Program Learning Intern, Canada EleV Programs

ABOUT MASTERCARD FOUNDATION

Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. Through its Young Africa Works strategy and the 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.

 UNDERSTANDING CANADA PROGRAMS AT THE FOUNDATION

 The Foundation has begun working within Canada in partnership with Indigenous communities and post-secondary institutions to listen, learn, and best understand how we can act in meaningful ways. The EleV strategy was co-created with Indigenous communities, young people, and partners to enable 100,000 Indigenous youth to complete their education and transition to dignified work aligned with their values and aspirations.

As reflected in Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, education is a key driver of improved socio-economic well-being. Through building partnerships with Indigenous communities and organizations, we look to expand our initiative ultimately helping to support a generation of young Indigenous leaders who will be change agents within their communities. We believe that by setting a bold target, we will encourage engagement across sectors and create momentum that will elevate the strengths and opportunities of Indigenous youth. In keeping with our approach, Indigenous communities and young people will be the drivers of this transformation. The program will promote innovations to address longer-term systemic change to achieve economic prosperity and social well-being within Indigenous communities.

Consistent with our overall vision we will share learnings and opportunities to connect across the work of the Foundation. While operating in distinct contexts, the centrality of youth voice and vision, affirmation of culture and identity, and priority to enhance community capacity for self-determination are common threads upon which our work is strengthened and reinforced.

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Reporting to the Program Lead, the Program Learning Intern will support the Canada programs and impact team in research, monitoring, data analysis, and learning. Your role will include carrying out research on key program areas and coding qualitative data sources in Atlas.ti software, reviewing and summarizing key documents, and assisting with administrative tasks. This is a one-year paid internship.

The preferred candidate can be based in Toronto, ON, Ottawa, ON or Vancouver, BC.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE 

• Support the team by performing routine data entry, data coding, data analysis, and generating reports as required.
• Conduct research tasks related to Indigenous education and employment in Canada, particularly in EleV focus areas (Climate & Environment, Green Energy, Entrepreneurship, STEM, Health, Language & Culture).
• Create info sheets with key context data and EleV partner activities for easy reference.
• Support the development and roll-out of the EleV youth leadership partnership stream.
• Review foundational documents (such as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and the Inquiry on Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Calls for Justice) to summarize content relevant for EleV.
• Assist in gathering and compiling research data, and present findings in a concise manner.
• Assist with various administrative tasks, including document preparation and management and maintaining organized records.
• Provide any necessary support to enhance team collaboration and efficiency.
• Take on additional tasks or projects to support the EleV program team as needed and based on interest and capability.

 WHO YOU ARE

• Completed (or completing in Winter 2025) a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a related field.
• Lived experience as an Indigenous person in Canada.
• 0-4 years’ work experience after graduation.
• Experience or education in one of EleV’s focus areas preferred (Indigenous education, entrepreneurship, transition to work, youth leadership, organizational strengthening, Climate & Environment, Green Energy, Entrepreneurship, STEM, Health, Language & Culture).
• Experience in data coding and analysis preferred.
• Proficiency in data analysis, processing and presentation software or tools, such as Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to use online search engines and databases effectively.
• Ability to solve minor technical issues, such as connection problems during virtual meetings or software hiccups.
• Ability to quickly adjust to new situations and challenges, especially in a dynamic work environment.
• Willingness to take on tasks without being directed and showing eagerness to learn and contribute.
• Capacity to approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset, thinking critically to navigate obstacles.
• Openness to receive constructive feedback and use it as a tool for growth and improvement.
• Demonstrating the Foundation’s values in actions and decisions and handling sensitive information with discretion.

Deadline for Applications is January 31, 2025.

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.

For more information and to sign up for the Foundation’s newsletter, please visit http://www.mastercardfdn.org/
Follow the Foundation on Twitter at @MastercardFdn

NB: To avoid missing email communication about your application, please check your spam/junk folder and mark our emails as "not junk".