This job post has been updated. The role will be based in Nairobi and will report directly to the VP, Partnerships, Community Pass. This role is crucial for the success and growth of our initiatives in East Africa, and we look forward to welcoming a dynamic and dedicated professional to our team. More information about the team: www.mastercard.com/communitypass.
Key Responsibilities:
Mapping needs of Community Pass customers and consumers in East Africa in order to accelerate their growth and sustainability, and develop a pipeline of partners based in East Africa who can meet these needs, including recruitment of these partners to the MADE Alliance: Africa
Designing and closing partnerships with partners based in East Africa that provide financial or in-kind support for Community Pass programs, and maintain ongoing relationship with these partners to secure additional support in the future or expand to new communities and markets
Design in-market operational models for collaborating with global and regional partners’ East Africa teams to facilitate the closure of partnerships and launch of initiatives
Establishing, convening, and operationalizing of MADE Alliance Country Chapters in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia in order to secure additional commitments and accelerate implementation of support from partners
Lead partner and project management for implementation of all Partnerships initiatives in East Africa, in coordination with Community Pass Markets, Ops, and Products teams, such that these initiatives drive tangible benefits to the scale, scalability, and sustainability of Community Pass initiatives
Lead monitoring and evaluation of all Partnerships initiatives in East Africa, including summarization of learnings for internal Community Pass audiences as well as other MADE Alliance members.
Work with Mastercard’s Public Policy and Community Pass Markets teams to secure support of East African governments for Mastercard, Community Pass, and the MADE Alliance
All About You:
Result and process oriented
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills at all levels, from on-the-ground operational teams to executive stakeholders
Experience closing sales and partnerships agreements
Proven track record in coordinating complex multi-stakeholder engagements to drive tangible results
Greater communicator with excellent oral presentation, and writing skills
Analytical and decision-making capabilities
Versatile background in business, technology, and operations
Experience in agriculture and digital/financial inclusion is a plus, but not required
Apply via :
careers.mastercard.com
