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Job Title:   Program Partner, Digital Economy

Organisation: Mastercard Foundation

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Mastercard Foundation is guided by its mission to advance learning and promote financial inclusion for people living in poverty. One of the largest foundations in the world, it works almost exclusively in Africa. It was created in 2006 by Mastercard International and operates independently under the governance of its own Board of Directors.

Job Summary:  Reporting to the Program Lead, the Program Partner, Digital Economy will support design and implementation activities related to the Digital Economy space. The job holder will work collaboratively with Country Program staff to integrate digital solutions in the Foundation’s Young Africa Works programs with the aim of enabling dignified and fulfilling work for young women and young people in general.  She/he will provide expertise and interact effectively with partner organizations and ecosystem stakeholders to advance the development and delivery of the Foundation’s country strategy.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the design of partnerships/program Digital area and related to and supporting all relevant economic sectors;
• Provide support to the lead in diagnosing and contributing to expertise on digital economy enabling environment and policy to inform country strategy design, partnership development, and monitoring processes.
• Collaborate with Program Leads / Partners to review proposals, develop strategic outcomes and program roadmaps,
• Contribute to evolution in thinking and new approaches needed to get to scale,
• Integrate impact considerations to ensure the needs of young women and young people in general are addressed within the program design.
• Support the adaptation of the Foundation’s programming and learning related to Digital to specific country contexts, leveraging country diagnostics and learning from our portfolio of partners.
• Manage current and future programs, as appropriate, which may include facilitating implementing partner coordination, reviewing narrative and financial reporting, undertaking regular partner/site visits and distilling learnings for the country and Foundation Digital Economy staff.
• Support the design and delivery of appropriate mechanisms to monitor effectiveness and Impact of Digital interventions in close collaboration with the Impact staff.
• Participate in Digital partner coordination working groups, task forces and other meetings where relevant.
• Engage key thought leaders in the Digital Agriculture and Agribusiness to increase the Foundation’s knowledge base and communicate progress and learnings.
• Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations, government representatives and other key stakeholders at the country-level, communities of practice and global education stakeholders.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent experience in education, business, or a technology-related field is required. A professional certification in project management is an advantage.
• At least five years of experience in a commercial or product development function in at least one relevant digital technology industry focused on low-income customers – e.g. product management, strategy, design.
• Familiarity with relevant technologies and sectors with potential for emerging markets – software solutions, app or platform providers, venture capital, incubators, digital financial services providers, e-government, data analytics, etc.
• Demonstrate experience in project design and management with focus on digital technology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Ugandan social, economic and political contexts.
• Strong understanding of Digital Economy in Africa and the systemic challenges constraining growth, with a particularly understanding of the Uganda context. Understanding of the role Digital can play in economic transformation and job creation in agriculture, entrepreneurship, education and skilling.
• Strong budgeting skills with the ability to manage a portfolio of commitments.
• Knowledge of digital inclusion policy is an asset.
• Good organizational skills and demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Strong partnership and relationship management skills.
• Excellent presentation and listening skills.
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in English, written and oral is required. Ability to speak a local Ugandan language is highly preferred.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
• 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.

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 7^th June 2022.

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