Lead, EdTech Ecosystem, CITL, Kenya
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Date Posted | July 9, 2025 |
| Category |
Business Administration
Communication Education / Teaching IT / Information Technology |
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | KES |
Description
Reporting to the Head, EdTech Ecosystem at the Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL), the Lead, EdTech Ecosystem will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship program. This includes providing technical guidance to partner Tech Hubs and EdTech Fellows in developing and scaling technology-enabled solutions that improve learning outcomes for African learners.
The role also involves engaging with high-level stakeholders in public and private institutions and contributing to the broader development of the EdTech ecosystem across the continent
The successful candidate will be based in any of our offices in Africa (Ethiopia, Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, Rwanda, Kenya, or Uganda)
Responsibilities
- Contribute to ongoing Centre for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CITL) strategy development and evolution.
- Provide support and guidance to the Tech Hubs and EdTech Fellows (current and alumni).
- Enable and facilitate collaboration and partnerships across partner EdTech Fellows.
- Act as a resource to Tech Hubs, EdTech entrepreneurs, and other implementation partners.
- Support the development of the partnerships necessary to catalyze the Edtech ecosystem in Africa.
- Provide perspective and expertise on emerging issues and trends in Ed Tech space to the EdTech partners.
- Ensure the capture of data and learnings and ensure they are shared and contribute to the overall knowledge of the EdTech ecosystem.
- Ensure alignment and foster partnership with other Foundation departments and units, especially within Education and Transitions.
- Represent the Foundation at high-level regional education and skills development and technology forums.
- Build a culture of learning, evidence building and knowledge sharing in EdTech across Africa.
- Stay on top of developments in the EdTech space - new concepts, key partner, new information being generated, policy movements, important upcoming events, etc.
WHO YOU ARE
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in education, Technology, or related fields; or equivalence professional experience.
- At least 12 years of experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role.
- Experience and expertise in supporting networks and partnerships in education, EdTech, innovation, and teaching and learning.
- Experience effectively engaging and collaborating with high-level government officials, key partners, media, business leaders and other network influencers.
- Experience supporting multi-country initiatives.
- Experience working with startup environments and supporting startup companies.
- Experience with public speaking at high-level conferences and other forums, including media interaction. Formal media training would be an asset.
- Excellent strategic capability and ability to plan and deliver complex initiatives.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate information to various constituents across cultures.
- Excellent knowledge of key issues, emerging trends, and barriers in education and technology integration and a strong understanding of education policy and practice across Africa.
- Demonstrated commitment to the Mastercard Foundation's values and vision.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
- Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity.
The Mastercard Foundation values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.
Completion of satisfactory business references and background checks are essential conditions of employment.
For more information and to sign up for the Foundation's newsletter, please visit http://www.mastercardfdn.org/ Follow the Foundation on Twitter at @MastercardFdn
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Lead, EdTech Ecosystem, CITL
THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Head, EdTech Ecosystem at the Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL), the Lead, EdTech Ecosystem will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship program. This includes providing technical guidance to partner Tech Hubs and EdTech Fellows in developing and scaling technology-enabled solutions that improve learning outcomes for African learners.
The role also involves engaging with high-level stakeholders in public and private institutions and contributing to the broader development of the EdTech ecosystem across the continent.
The successful candidate will be based in any of our offices in Africa (Ethiopia, Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, Rwanda, Kenya, or Uganda)
WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
- Contribute to ongoing Centre for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CITL) strategy development and evolution.
- Provide support and guidance to the Tech Hubs and EdTech Fellows (current and alumni).
- Enable and facilitate collaboration and partnerships across partner EdTech Fellows.
- Act as a resource to Tech Hubs, EdTech entrepreneurs, and other implementation partners.
- Support the development of the partnerships necessary to catalyze the Edtech ecosystem in Africa.
- Provide perspective and expertise on emerging issues and trends in Ed Tech space to the EdTech partners.
- Ensure the capture of data and learnings and ensure they are shared and contribute to the overall knowledge of the EdTech ecosystem.
- Ensure alignment and foster partnership with other Foundation departments and units, especially within Education and Transitions.
- Represent the Foundation at high-level regional education and skills development and technology forums.
- Build a culture of learning, evidence building and knowledge sharing in EdTech across Africa.
- Engage key thought leaders in the EdTech field to increase the Foundation’s knowledge base and communicate progress and lessons learned.
- Stay on top of developments in the EdTech space – new concepts, key partner, new information being generated, policy movements, important upcoming events, etc.
WHO YOU ARE
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education, Technology, or related fields; or equivalence professional experience.
- At least 12 years of experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role.
- Experience and expertise in supporting networks and partnerships in education, EdTech, innovation, and teaching and learning.
- Experience effectively engaging and collaborating with high-level government officials, key partners, media, business leaders and other network influencers.
- Experience supporting multi-country initiatives.
- Experience working with startup environments and supporting startup companies.
- Experience with public speaking at high-level conferences and other forums, including media interaction. Formal media training would be an asset.
- Excellent strategic capability and ability to plan and deliver complex initiatives.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate information to various constituents across cultures.
- Excellent knowledge of key issues, emerging trends, and barriers in education and technology integration and a strong understanding of education policy and practice across Africa.
- Demonstrated commitment to the Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
- Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity.
The Mastercard Foundation values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.
Completion of satisfactory business references and background checks are essential conditions of employment.
For more information and to sign up for the Foundation’s newsletter, please visit http://www.mastercardfdn.org/
Follow the Foundation on Twitter at @MastercardFdn
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ABOUT MASTERCARD FOUNDATION
The Mastercard Foundation is a registered Canadian charity and one of the largest foundations in the world. It works with visionary organizations to advance education and financial inclusion to enable young people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. Established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company, the Foundation is an independent organization separate from the company, with offices in Toronto, Kigali, Accra, Nairobi, Kampala, Lagos, Dakar, and Addis Ababa. Its policies, operations, and program decisions are determined by the Foundation’s Board of Directors and leadership.
THE WORK AT THE FOUNDATION IN CANADA AND AFRICA
The Foundation operates within the Indigenous communities in Canada to deliver on our EleV strategy and bold goal of enabling 100,000 Indigenous youth to complete their education, access economic opportunities and drive meaningful change in their communities by 2030.
Across Africa, the Foundation’s Young Africa Works strategy aims to spur systemic change to enable young people the opportunity to find meaningful work that is dignified and fulfilling. The Young Africa Works strategy sets out an ambitious goal for the next decade: by 2030, our work will enable 30 million young people in Africa, especially young women, to secure employment they see as dignified and fulfilling.
These programs are in partnership with the relevant government entities, communities, institutions, and individuals – ensuring that the Foundation delivers on its mission of collaboration and co-creation with those whose voices need to be heard the most, and can be change agents for themselves, their families, and communities.
Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. We are ambitious and driven. Our values transcend and rise above everything else as our guide. We encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work. We laugh at ourselves and with each other. We are a team. Our journey together makes our impact even more meaningful.