Head, Workforce Development
2025-04-11T09:02:37+00:00
Mastercard Foundation
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FULL_TIME
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Nonprofit, and NGO
Management
2025-04-18T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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Reporting to the Country Director, the Head, Workforce Development for Education will lead the Uganda country program, focusing on workforce development and the digital economy to expand young people's access to dignified and fulfilling work.
You will drive the implementation of the Young Africa Works Country Roadmap, including program design, execution, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. This role requires a visionary leader with strong digital acumen, a passion for youth employment, and the ability to lead initiatives that promote innovation, skills development, and economic opportunity.
WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
- Design and implement initiatives to enhance the digital skills and capabilities of the workforce, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Collaborate with internal teams, educational institutions, and industry partners to develop training programs that align with evolving digital demands.
- Utilize data analytics to assess the impact of the digital economy and workforce development initiatives.
- Identify and cultivate opportunities for economic growth within the digital economy, including support for startups, digital enterprises, and technology-driven sectors.
- Collaborate with government agencies, industry partners, and other stakeholders to create an environment conducive to digital business expansion.
- Engage with policymakers to advocate for policies that promote a thriving digital economy and workforce development.
- Provide expertise on digital economy-related legislation and regulations.
- Establish partnerships with technology hubs, incubators, and accelerators to create a vibrant innovation ecosystem.
- Facilitate collaboration between startups, established businesses, and research institutions to drive technological innovation.
- Lead implementation of assigned country program portfolio, including periodic budget development, implementation work planning, execution of activities, and reporting requirements.
- Monitor and review assigned country program portfolios through coordination, analysis, field visits, and structured engagements with implementing partners.
- Prepare and present regular reports to senior leadership on key performance indicators, program effectiveness, and areas for improvement.
- Lead a practical knowledge management approach, documenting the evolution of the roadmap and incorporating lessons learned for future strategic choices.
- Lead high-quality interactions and clear communications with stakeholders and partners, including strategic thought partnerships, joint planning, and coordination.
- Represent the Foundation at key program-related external stakeholder forums related to the Foundation’s areas of work.
- Ensure Program colleagues deliver high-quality work that is aligned with Foundation values and have access to development opportunities in a supportive work environment.
- Liaise effectively with other members of the integrated country team.
WHO YOU ARE
- A minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in program management in varied portfolios, including Digital Economy, Workforce Development, and related programs.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience at a senior level in a global organization with strong leadership experience.
- Master's degree in a relevant field, such as digital economy, technology management, or business administration.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing digital economy and workforce development strategies.
- In-depth knowledge of digital technologies, data analytics, and their applications in various industries.
- Experience in policy advocacy and engagement with government agencies.
- Experience and exposure to relevant country program portfolios with a clear understanding of the country’s development, political, and social issues.
- Experience applying design thinking approaches to programming and innovation.
- Demonstrated financial management experience, including preparation and management of budgets and contracts.
- Ability to think and work in an integrated and holistic way, keeping the Young Africa Works strategy at the centre.
- Ability to effectively engage and manage relationships with senior external stakeholders, particularly implementing partners.
- Strong collaborative service orientation towards the country, its young people, and colleagues across the Foundation.
- Ability to facilitate nuanced conversations and guide disparate views towards shared outcomes in ambiguous situations.
- Substantive knowledge of critical issues, emerging trends, and barriers in youth and work across Africa.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
- Professional maturity, sensitivity to different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.
- Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to various constituents across cultures.
- You have committed to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.
Design and implement initiatives to enhance the digital skills and capabilities of the workforce, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Collaborate with internal teams, educational institutions, and industry partners to develop training programs that align with evolving digital demands. Utilize data analytics to assess the impact of the digital economy and workforce development initiatives. Identify and cultivate opportunities for economic growth within the digital economy, including support for startups, digital enterprises, and technology-driven sectors. Collaborate with government agencies, industry partners, and other stakeholders to create an environment conducive to digital business expansion. Engage with policymakers to advocate for policies that promote a thriving digital economy and workforce development. Provide expertise on digital economy-related legislation and regulations. Establish partnerships with technology hubs, incubators, and accelerators to create a vibrant innovation ecosystem. Facilitate collaboration between startups, established businesses, and research institutions to drive technological innovation. Lead implementation of assigned country program portfolio, including periodic budget development, implementation work planning, execution of activities, and reporting requirements. Monitor and review assigned country program portfolios through coordination, analysis, field visits, and structured engagements with implementing partners. Prepare and present regular reports to senior leadership on key performance indicators, program effectiveness, and areas for improvement. Lead a practical knowledge management approach, documenting the evolution of the roadmap and incorporating lessons learned for future strategic choices. Lead high-quality interactions and clear communications with stakeholders and partners, including strategic thought partnerships, joint planning, and coordination. Represent the Foundation at key program-related external stakeholder forums related to the Foundation’s areas of work. Ensure Program colleagues deliver high-quality work that is aligned with Foundation values and have access to development opportunities in a supportive work environment. Liaise effectively with other members of the integrated country team.
Experience in policy advocacy and engagement with government agencies. Experience and exposure to relevant country program portfolios with a clear understanding of the country’s development, political, and social issues. Experience applying design thinking approaches to programming and innovation. Demonstrated financial management experience, including preparation and management of budgets and contracts. Ability to think and work in an integrated and holistic way, keeping the Young Africa Works strategy at the centre. Ability to effectively engage and manage relationships with senior external stakeholders, particularly implementing partners. Strong collaborative service orientation towards the country, its young people, and colleagues across the Foundation. Ability to facilitate nuanced conversations and guide disparate views towards shared outcomes in ambiguous situations. Substantive knowledge of critical issues, emerging trends, and barriers in youth and work across Africa. Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities. Professional maturity, sensitivity to different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values. Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to various constituents across cultures. You have committed to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.
A minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in program management in varied portfolios, including Digital Economy, Workforce Development, and related programs. Minimum of 7 years of experience at a senior level in a global organization with strong leadership experience. Master's degree in a relevant field, such as digital economy, technology management, or business administration.
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Vacancy title:
Head, Workforce Development
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
Mastercard Foundation
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 18 2025
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda
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Date Posted: Friday, April 11 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Reporting to the Country Director, the Head, Workforce Development for Education will lead the Uganda country program, focusing on workforce development and the digital economy to expand young people's access to dignified and fulfilling work.
You will drive the implementation of the Young Africa Works Country Roadmap, including program design, execution, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. This role requires a visionary leader with strong digital acumen, a passion for youth employment, and the ability to lead initiatives that promote innovation, skills development, and economic opportunity.
WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
- Design and implement initiatives to enhance the digital skills and capabilities of the workforce, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Collaborate with internal teams, educational institutions, and industry partners to develop training programs that align with evolving digital demands.
- Utilize data analytics to assess the impact of the digital economy and workforce development initiatives.
- Identify and cultivate opportunities for economic growth within the digital economy, including support for startups, digital enterprises, and technology-driven sectors.
- Collaborate with government agencies, industry partners, and other stakeholders to create an environment conducive to digital business expansion.
- Engage with policymakers to advocate for policies that promote a thriving digital economy and workforce development.
- Provide expertise on digital economy-related legislation and regulations.
- Establish partnerships with technology hubs, incubators, and accelerators to create a vibrant innovation ecosystem.
- Facilitate collaboration between startups, established businesses, and research institutions to drive technological innovation.
- Lead implementation of assigned country program portfolio, including periodic budget development, implementation work planning, execution of activities, and reporting requirements.
- Monitor and review assigned country program portfolios through coordination, analysis, field visits, and structured engagements with implementing partners.
- Prepare and present regular reports to senior leadership on key performance indicators, program effectiveness, and areas for improvement.
- Lead a practical knowledge management approach, documenting the evolution of the roadmap and incorporating lessons learned for future strategic choices.
- Lead high-quality interactions and clear communications with stakeholders and partners, including strategic thought partnerships, joint planning, and coordination.
- Represent the Foundation at key program-related external stakeholder forums related to the Foundation’s areas of work.
- Ensure Program colleagues deliver high-quality work that is aligned with Foundation values and have access to development opportunities in a supportive work environment.
- Liaise effectively with other members of the integrated country team.
WHO YOU ARE
- A minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in program management in varied portfolios, including Digital Economy, Workforce Development, and related programs.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience at a senior level in a global organization with strong leadership experience.
- Master's degree in a relevant field, such as digital economy, technology management, or business administration.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing digital economy and workforce development strategies.
- In-depth knowledge of digital technologies, data analytics, and their applications in various industries.
- Experience in policy advocacy and engagement with government agencies.
- Experience and exposure to relevant country program portfolios with a clear understanding of the country’s development, political, and social issues.
- Experience applying design thinking approaches to programming and innovation.
- Demonstrated financial management experience, including preparation and management of budgets and contracts.
- Ability to think and work in an integrated and holistic way, keeping the Young Africa Works strategy at the centre.
- Ability to effectively engage and manage relationships with senior external stakeholders, particularly implementing partners.
- Strong collaborative service orientation towards the country, its young people, and colleagues across the Foundation.
- Ability to facilitate nuanced conversations and guide disparate views towards shared outcomes in ambiguous situations.
- Substantive knowledge of critical issues, emerging trends, and barriers in youth and work across Africa.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
- Professional maturity, sensitivity to different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.
- Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to various constituents across cultures.
- You have committed to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.
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Experience in Months: 84
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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