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Consultant, Specialized Services - Talent Aquisition (12 months Contract)

Africa

ABOUT MASTERCARD FOUNDATION

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 WORK AT THE FOUNDATION

We are currently in an exciting period at the Mastercard Foundation as we intensify the implementation of the Young Africa Works strategy, aiming to empower 30 million young people throughout Africa to access dignified and fulfilling employment.

To ensure the Foundation's accessibility to our partners and program participants, we have established offices in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Uganda. These offices provide strong in-country support for the implementation of Young Africa Works. We collaborate with governments, the private sector, educators, and other funders to enhance the quality of education and vocational training, equip young individuals with the necessary skills for the workforce, expand access to financial services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and facilitate connections between job seekers and meaningful employment opportunities.

Our values serve as our guiding principles, transcending and surpassing all other considerations. We wholeheartedly encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work.

If you are a Talent Acquisition professional ready to build something new and increase your impact, read on! 

THE OPPORTUNITY  

Reporting to the Acting Head, Specialized Services, the Consultant, Specialized Services (Talent Acquisition) will oversee sourcing, selection, and onboarding of new employees into the Foundation. You will manage the talent acquisition function, including full-cycle recruitment activities, effective onboarding of new staff, upholding service level agreements with stakeholders, and timely implementation of talent acquisition initiatives. This role requires intellectual curiosity to understand complex organizational roles.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE 

  • Oversee the recruitment and selection process for several operational and programmatic areas of the Foundation that span multiple African geographies.
  • Manage a team of talent acquisition professionals in the regions.
  • Maintain an accurate headcount evolution record.
  • Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies.
  • Develop and implement valid innovative selection methods for the different job families in the Foundation.
  • Lead the Foundation’s onboarding, including reviewing and implementing a robust onboarding program and associated processes.
  • Continually evolve the onboarding program to meet the Foundation’s growing needs.
  • Develop effective talent acquisition policies.
  • Develop a candidate pipeline for all key positions.
  • Further leverage effective, modern, and interactive talent acquisition systems.
  • Play a key role in partnering across the business to advise and execute best practices for acquiring talent, including screening, behavioural interviewing, negotiations, and compensation to meet timely recruitment milestones.
  • Work closely with other departments to proactively identify upcoming vacancies and develop recruitment strategies to build talent pipelines.
  • Provide excellent communication with hiring managers, colleagues, and other relevant stakeholders throughout the recruitment and selection process.
  • Engage and collaborate with select agency partners and ensure successful performance; negotiate terms and Master Service Agreement (MSA).
  • Develop and create reporting based on key metrics to measure against hiring goals and milestones.

WHO YOU ARE 

  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma and/or a postgraduate Business or Human Resources certificate.
  • Minimum 8-10 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, with both agency and corporate experience preferred.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of leadership experience, building and managing diverse teams.
  • Knowledge of recruitment legislation and selection practices across Africa.
  • Proven success in direct sourcing talent for niche roles in domestic and international markets.
  • Experience in designing or exposure to best-in-class onboarding programs.
  • Understanding of adult education principles, either through education or experience.
  • Strong ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
  • Highly self-motivated and directed with the ability to establish credibility and trust.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Team-oriented and collaborative, with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, capable of articulating information across cultures.
  • French language and/or local language skills are an asset.
  • Possess professional maturity, cultural sensitivity, and impeccable integrity in line with the Foundation’s values.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.

Deadline for Applications is October 3, 2024.

Mastercard Foundation (the “Foundation”) values and respects your privacy. By submitting an application for this opportunity, you hereby agree to the Foundation’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy (available at https://mastercardfdn.org/privacy/). Please note that the Foundation may share your personal information with third-party agencies that support the Foundation’s recruitment activities, and such third-party agencies may contact you directly regarding this opportunity. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Foundation’s Privacy Officer at the address indicated in its Privacy Policy.

The Mastercard Foundation values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

Completion of satisfactory business references and background checks are essential conditions of employment.

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