Director Gender

MasterCard Foundation

Gender strategy and roadmap development
Pan-african programs
Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
This role is responsible for building the Gender thematic area within Pan-African Programs by setting strategic direction and engaging partners throughout program design and implementation

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for building the Gender thematic area within Pan-African Programs by setting strategic direction and engaging partners throughout program design and implementation.
  • The role is responsible for providing thematic expertise and facilitating understanding of gender dynamics and supporting establishment of responsive programmatic interventions at all levels of the Foundation.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

This role is responsible for building the Gender thematic area within Pan-African Programs by setting strategic direction and engaging partners throughout program design and implementation.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Gender strategy and roadmap development
  • Pan-African Programs
  • Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
  • Thought leadership in Gender
  • Programmatic intervention design and implementation
  • Organizational safeguarding policy development

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-cultural collaboration
  • Conflict management
  • Solution-focused attitude
  • Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Social Sciences, gender/women’s/youth studies, education-related field
  • Minimum of 15 years' relevant experience
  • 7 years at a senior management level in a Pan African or Global role
  • Experience with women's and youth-serving organizations and networks in Africa
  • Experience in leading organizational policy development on safeguarding

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