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The Mastercard Foundation

Consultant, Head, Strategic Delivery Secondary Education & Transition

LocationAfrica or Canada
LevelSenior
Posted26m ago
Apply by2026-12-31
Programs & Operations

Quick answer

The Mastercard Foundation is seeking a Senior Consultant, Head, Strategic Delivery Secondary Education & Transition to lead complex initiatives and drive project delivery across Africa or Canada.

Role
Consultant, Head, Strategic Delivery Secondary Education & Transition
Organization
The Mastercard Foundation
Location
Africa or Canada
Level
Senior
Category
Programs & Operations
Apply by
2026-12-31

The role

The Consultant, Head, Strategic Delivery Secondary Education & Transition (SET) will lead complex initiatives from concept to execution, ensuring high-priority projects move from ideas to measurable outcomes through strong project leadership and stakeholder engagement.

What you'll do

  • Lead complex, cross-functional projects and workstreams
  • Partner with senior leaders and diverse stakeholder groups
  • Build and embed agile delivery practices
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement
  • Support the adoption of innovative ways of working

What it takes

  • 12+ years of professional experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities
  • Strong background in project delivery, strategic planning, operational excellence, or consulting
  • Management consulting experience is highly valued
  • Proven experience leading complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and dependencies
  • Exposure to education, development, or social impact sectors is advantageous

What you'll bring

Strategic problem-solving and structured thinkingAdvanced project and programme management capabilitiesStakeholder management and executive-level facilitationWork planningprioritisationand execution management

Frequently asked questions

Where can I apply for this position?

For more information and to sign up for the Foundation’s newsletter, please visit http://www.mastercardfdn.org/

What are the key qualifications required for this role?

The role requires 12+ years of professional experience, strong background in project delivery, strategic planning, operational excellence, or consulting, and proven experience leading complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and dependencies.

Is this position remote or based at a specific location?

Location flexibility is open to exceptional candidates based in any of the Foundation's countries of operations in Africa or Canada.

What are the compensation details for this role?

Compensation details are not specified in the job description.

How to apply

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