Job Openings at Mastercard Foundation

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Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. Through its Young Africa Works strategy and Canadian EleV program, the Foundation works with partners to ensure that millions of young people, especially young women, access quality education, financial services, and dignified work. Mastercard Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation is independent with its own Board of Directors and CEO.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Head, Total Rewards & Mobility, the Lead Total Rewards Operations will be responsible for the Execution of Total Rewards strategies and plans at enterprise levels; develop, communicate, monitor policies, procedures and standards.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

• Manage and coordinate International Assignment and Relocation Program, including; assignment letter approval, briefings, employee preview trips and relocation, destination services, household goods shipments, tax support services and immigration etc.
• Contribute to development of mobility framework and strategic activities relating to integrated talent management.
• Contribute to development of policies, processes, procedures and service level agreements aligned to talent programs and client services.
• Facilitate mobility/relocation of employees by creating documentation, provide immigration support, provision of relevant contact numbers and support tax jurisdiction changes.
• Connect employees to third-party relocation companies and ensure successful end-to-end move, managing vendor relationships.
• Calculate cost projections for mobility program compensation packages and monitor expenditure.
• Conduct research, identify and implement innovative and evolving best practices, tools and business solutions to facilitate global mobility/rotation
• Facilitate staff reassignment/placement and deferment process.
• Make recommendations on the establishment and improvement of HR systems, policies, and processes.
• Responsible for gathering industry benefit comparisons.
• Supports the design of benefits, processes, tools and programs.
• Responsible for Processing /Monitoring mobility Benefit Costs.
• Responsible for managing Benefits & Mobility vendors.
• Responsible for conducting benefits reviews.
• Accountable for managing Benefit enrollment & Orientation sessions for New Hires/Assignees.

WHO YOU ARE

• Knowledge of local market regulations affecting benefits
• Strong knowledge of industry trends and best practices in benefits and mobility management
• Minimum of 8 – 10 Years’ experience in total rewards management
• Multinational national experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required
• Flexibility
• Data analytics and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Immigration knowledge.
• 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.

Deadline for Applications is December 7, 2021.

People and Culture Business Partner, Human Capital Development

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Chief People and Culture Officer (CHRO), the role will be accountable for the People and Culture agenda in the region.  They will do this by:

• working as trusted advisors to the leadership team enabling achievement of the Human Capital Development’s strategic plan,
• partnering closely with P&C BPs and P&C subject matter experts to design strategies, programs and initiatives that are aligned to the Human Capital Development objectives and reflect values aligned people best practices.
• providing hands-on P&C support for Foundation staff in the Human Capital Development function/region.
• ensuring that the P&C agenda for the function area is achieved.

The successful candidate will be based in any of our listed offices in Africa (Rwanda, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Senegal, Ghana and Nigeria).

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

• Contribute to the creation of the Human Resources function strategy in close collaboration with CHRO and the P&C team.
• Recommend, co-design and participate in shaping all P&C Functional Practice areas, influencing the work of the P&C Centers of Excellence (COE).
• Leverage networks and experience to bring new ideas and best practice to the fore as we design the future.
• Partner with the Human Capital Development teams to develop regional and country strategies and plans aligned to overarching Foundation goals.
• Work with Human Capital Development executive and teams to advance the business from a People and Culture perspective.
• Partner with the Human Capital Development Leadership to assess gaps and determine functional operating capacity and capability to achieve business strategy.
• Develop people budgets aligned with the Human Capital Development business strategy and ensure delivery within the defined budgets.
• Lead the implementation of all reward programs, processes and plans for Human Capital Development.
• Partner with other P&CBPs to operationalize the P&C operating model.
• Develop routines and ways of working that fulfil effective, efficient and consistent delivery of the P&C agenda in Human Capital Development function.
• Co-create with other P&C BPs and COE, the development of programs and plans e.g. employee engagement, leadership development, onboarding, etc then lead the delivery and embedding of same in the region. Collaborate to support the implementation of other emerging/ urgent P&C priorities and programs
• Lead the implementation/ review and embedding of HR processes for consistent P&C client satisfaction across all the regions.
• Provide advisory services with regards to P&C practices and policies, including labor relations, reward, employee well-being and culture ensuring that country nuances are accurately reflected in all actions taken in the region.
• Partner with HR Operations to ensure the delivery of effective and efficient services (e.g. P&C analytics, data, reporting, policy and procedures formulation, systems and processes) to all leaders and staff in Human Capital Development.
• Partner with the business and P&C COE to deliver organization design that achieves business strategy.
• Facilitate organizational (re)design including defining new/revised organizations and operating models, determining accountabilities and responsibilities, job descriptions and leading operational effectiveness processes and routines (e.g., RACI, process reviews, oneness initiatives).
• Partner with the business and P&C COE to design and lead the implementation of functional end to end transformation.
• Perform assessment of change, support research, build change and communications plans.
• Lead the execution of change, interfacing with business stakeholders and ensuring alignment.
• Develop programs that support leaders, managers and employees to live the values and adopt behaviors that support an engaged workforce.
• Develop great relationships with employees at all levels to support a high level of employee engagement.

WHO YOU ARE

• A post Graduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field and/or a combination of relevant experience and education is required.
• 10 – 15 years of progressive HR experience serving in strategically focused roles. Senior level experience as a Human Resources Business Partner is a must. Global experience is an asset.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience leading and managing a team with the proven ability to motivate and energize others.
• Extensive knowledge of regional employment legislation.
• Solid knowledge of most people and culture processes and best practices.
• A strong professional network is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of immigration and relocation practices.
• Willingness to take initiative, “roll up one’s sleeves” move with urgency, persistence and speed, and thrive in a fast-paced environment of high demand and change.
• Able to navigate a complex organization in transition, bringing a flexible attitude and a growth mindset.
• Able to bring creative new approaches and diverse solutions. Willing to take calculated risks to influence the adoption of fresh ideas and approaches.
• Strong employee focus with superior collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Sound business acumen.
• Well-developed analytical, conceptual, and strategic-thinking skills.
• Strong judgement, consulting, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable with all forms of technology.
• 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.

Deadline for Applications is December 14, 2021.

Regional People and Culture Business Partner (East & Southern Africa)

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Chief People and Culture Officer (CHRO), the role will be accountable for the People and Culture agenda in the region.  They do this by:

• working as trusted advisors to the leadership team in the region, enabling achievement of the region’s business strategic plan,
• partnering closely with P&C BPs and P&C subject matter experts to design strategies, programs and initiatives that are aligned to business objectives and reflect values aligned people best practices.
• providing hands-on P&C support for Foundation staff based in the region
• ensuring that the P&C agenda for the region is achieved.

The successful candidate will be based in any of these offices – Rwanda, Ethiopia, Uganda or Kenya..

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE 

• Contribute to the creation of the Human Resources function strategy in close collaboration with CHRO and the HR team.
• Recommend, co-design and participate in shaping all HR Functional Practice areas, influencing the work of the P&C Centers of Excellence (COE).
• Leverage networks and experience to bring new ideas and best practice to the fore as we design the future.
• Partner with the regional teams to develop regional and country strategies and plans aligned to overarching Foundation goals.
• Work with regional executives and teams to advance the business from a People and Culture perspective.
• Partner with the regional teams to assess gaps and determine functional operating capacity and capability to achieve business strategy.
• Develop people budgets aligned the region’s business strategy and ensure delivery within employment budgets.
• Lead the implementation of all reward programs, processes, and plans for the region.
• Partner with other P&C BPs to operationalize the P&C operating model.
• Develop routines and ways of working that fulfil effective, efficient and consistent delivery of the P&C agenda in the region and countries.
• Co-create with other P&C BPs and COE, the development of programs and plans e.g. employee engagement, leadership development, onboarding, etc then lead the delivery and embedding of same in the region.
• Collaborate to support the implementation of other emerging/ urgent P&C priorities and programs in the region.
• Lead the implementation/ review and embedding of HR processes for consistent P&C client satisfaction across all the regions.
• Provide advisory services with regards to P&C practices and policies, including labor relations, reward, employee well-being and culture ensuring that country nuances are accurately reflected in all actions taken in the region
• Partner with HR Operations to ensure the delivery of effective and efficient services (e.g. P&C analytics, data, reporting, policy and procedures formulation, systems and processes) to all leaders and staff in the region.
• Lead performance and productivity initiatives that are aligned to country/ regional strategies and priorities, implementing plans and initiatives to drive a culture of high performance.
• Support and build people leader capabilities to drive a performance-driven culture – coaching, counselling, managing high and low performers.
• Provide insights on performance approaches, processes and tools to achieve regional goals.
• Partner with the business and P&C COE to deliver organization design that achieves business strategy.
• Facilitate organizational (re)design including defining new/revised organizations and operating models, determining accountabilities and responsibilities, job descriptions and leading operational effectiveness processes and routines (e.g., RACI, process reviews, oneness initiatives).
• Partner with the business and P&C COE to design and lead the implementation of functional end to end transformation
• Perform assessment of change, support research?, build change and communications plans.
• Lead the execution of change, interfacing with business stakeholders and ensuring alignment.
• Develop programs that support leaders, managers and employees to live the values and adopt behaviors that support an engaged workforce.
• Develop great relationships with employees at all levels to support a high level of employee engagement.
• Partner with P&C COE to determine functional talent management interventions to fulfill functional strategic objectives in the region.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team and the business to design resourcing strategies, plans and processes for all talent acquisition efforts in the region.
• Lead talent management programs for region: e.g. talent reviews, talent, succession & scenario planning and functional talent management interventions.
• Partner with P&C COE to design and implement functional, leadership and management.

WHO YOU ARE

• Post Graduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field and/or a combination of relevant experience and education is required.
• 10 – 15 years of progressive HR experience serving in strategically focused roles. Senior level experience as a Human Resources Business Partner is a must. Global experience is an asset.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience leading and managing a team with the proven ability to motivate and energize others.
• Extensive knowledge of regional employment legislation.
• Solid knowledge of most people and culture processes and best practices.
• A strong professional network is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of immigration and relocation practices.
• Willingness to take initiative, “roll up one’s sleeves” move with urgency, persistence and speed, and thrive in a fast-paced environment of high demand and change.
• Able to navigate a complex organization in transition, bringing a flexible attitude and a growth mindset.
• Able to bring creative new approaches and diverse solutions. Willing to take calculated risks to influence the adoption of fresh ideas and approaches.
• Strong employee focus with superior collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Sound business acumen.
• Well-developed analytical, conceptual and strategic-thinking skills.
• Strong judgement, consulting, facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable with all forms of technology.
• 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.

Deadline for Applications is December 14, 2021.

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