Program Lead, Refugees & Displaced Persons Job

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience engaging with senior staff in government, private sector, UN bodies and humanitarian agencies, etc., as well as young people.
• Contributing to new initiatives or transforming an existing one into something more impactful, in a multi-cultural environment.
• Building and managing teams, coaching, and mentoring colleagues.
• Strong understanding of global, national, and local contexts that influence and inform opportunities for refugees, displaced youth, and young people with disabilities.
• Exceptional analytical skills, the ability to think strategically and contribute as a thought partner in the Foundation’s strategy development.
• Exceptional interpersonal and listening skills with the ability to build effective partnerships across all levels of the Foundation.
• Passionate about youth education and employment in Africa.
• Commitment to engaging and empowering young people, particularly women, and other marginalized groups such as refugees and displaced youth, and young people with disabilities.
• Ability to plan and act strategically over long timeframes, patience, and persistence to achieve goals; and ability to balance immediate executional needs with longer-term visioning.
• A team player with a high degree of emotional intelligence.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to build a new function in a dynamic environment.
• Service Mindset and striving towards becoming a trusted business partner to drive common Foundation goals.
• Results-driven and motivated by a high sense of performance excellence and urgency.
• Drive to continually experiment and innovate, building and leveraging best-in-class expertise and learnings.
• Experience living and working in Africa is required.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and presentation skills. Fluency in English and French is required, and other languages relevant to the work are an asset.
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.
• Candidates who are refugees are encouraged to apply.

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