[Hiring] Senior Technical Advisor, Secondary Education & Transitions @Mastercard Foundation

Role Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior education leader to help shape the future of education and youth transitions across Africa. Reporting to the Senior Director, Secondary Education and Transitions (SET), the Senior Technical Advisor, SET is a trusted advisor to the SET platform and Mastercard Foundation leadership. You will influence strategy, inform high-impact programming, and engage with governments, development partners, and key education stakeholders to drive transformative changes in education systems.

This role is ideal for a thought leader who is passionate about challenging conventional approaches, advancing innovation, and helping scale impactful education solutions that improve opportunities for young people.

Contract duration: 1 Year.

This role offers a rare opportunity to influence education transformation at scale, working alongside visionary leaders and partners to help create more inclusive pathways for young people to learn, thrive, and access dignified work across Africa.

Qualifications

• Advanced academic background in Education, Public Policy, International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Additional postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in education, development, public sector, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of African education systems, policy landscapes, and reform priorities.
• Experience engaging with Ministries of Education, government agencies, development partners, NGOs, and other ecosystem stakeholders.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategy development, program design, implementation, and systems change.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in education, including technology-enabled learning, digital transformation, and workforce readiness.

Benefits

• Location Flexibility: Open to exceptional candidates based in any of our countries of operations in Africa.
• Commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

Company Description

The Mastercard Foundation values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization.

Completion of satisfactory business references and background checks are essential conditions of employment.

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