Full Time
Lagos
Posted 6 months ago

Website Mastercard Nigeria

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Mastercard Nigeria Job Recruitment

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead, Market Systems Development

Location: Lagos

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Country Director, the Lead, Market Systems Development will spearhead significant program initiatives, uniting diverse stakeholders for impactful outcomes.
S/he will leverage strategic influence, collaboration without direct authority, skilled negotiation, and innovative problem-solving, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and effective execution of projects through proficiency in programming, program design, and implementation.

Ways You Can Contribute

Lead the conceptualization and design of innovative development programs, employing a deep understanding of market systems and stakeholder needs to create scalable and sustainable solutions.
Utilize rigorous data analysis and sector insights to ensure program designs are strategically aligned with local and international development objectives, paving the way for transformative impact.
Strategically design, implement, and evaluate large-scale development programs, aligning a diverse consortium of governmental bodies, NGOs, and private sector partners towards common goals through influence and consensus-building.
Utilize persuasive communication and strategic thinking to foster collaboration and oversee effective planning, monitoring, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring that all program objectives are met on time, within budget, and executed seamlessly for maximum impact.
Build and maintain robust relationships with all program stakeholders. Employ expert negotiation skills to resolve conflicts, secure necessary resources, and boost program efficacy.
Enhance the capabilities of partner organizations through systematic coaching and training. Facilitate the exchange of knowledge and skills to bolster the consortium’s overall capability and resilience.
Implement rigorous methods for tracking and reporting on program progress. Use data-driven insights to guide strategic adjustments and promote continuous improvement.
Serve as a prominent organization representative at public forums, conferences, and workshops. Effectively communicate the programs’ advantages and advocate for supportive policies and further investments.

Who You Are

Bachelor’s Degree in International Development, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 12 years of experience leading and managing large-scale development programs, preferably in diverse settings.
Technical knowledge in market systems, resilience concepts, private sector, and sustainable development in fragile socio-economic ecosystems.
Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders and build partnerships without direct authority.
Strong leadership skills with the capacity to influence, persuade, and negotiate effectively.
Proven expertise in program management, strategic planning, and organizational dynamics.
Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages advantageous.
Strategic and proactive problem-solving approach.
Empathetic leadership style with a strong commitment to capacity building.
Adaptable and resilient in the face of challenges.
Professional maturity, sensitivity to different cultures, and impeccable integrity.

Application Closing Date
22nd July, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Knowledge Product Writer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Part time

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Communications and Change Lead, Knowledge Management, the Consultants will be part of a roster of part time writers and will participate in projects to harvest, document and package knowledge products related to how we program.
These products will further Young Africa Works and other Foundation’s program objectives.
Their efforts will contribute to the Knowledge Management mandate of ensuring knowledge flows efficiently and effectively to the right people, at the right time, in the right way by harvesting, documenting, and packaging knowledge on priority topics.
They may also be required to take on assignments that respond to emerging enterprise needs.

Ways You Can Contribute

Leverage standard templates to develop content for various knowledge Products from our programs, including Learning Briefs, Learning Reports, Practice Notes, Fact Sheets, FAQs, Video Scripts, etc.
Repurpose, document and package knowledge related to our program processes.
Extract explicit, procedural knowledge from unstructured sources (e.g., interview transcripts, diagrams, presentations) and diagrams (e.g., process maps).
Write in a consistent tone and voice, in plain language, using familiar and parallel sentence structures to ease user comprehension and enable uptake.
Become familiar with different audiences, use cases and knowledge needs so writing and knowledge products can be tailored.
Provide a range of editing services (e.g., substantive, structural, copy, proof) efficiently and accurately.
Constructively review, recommend improvements, and enhance content developed by other writers.
Repackage existing content into standardized Knowledge Products.

Other areas of support include:

Contribute ideas to the content development planning and workflow, supporting a unified knowledge strategy.
Contribute and advance publication standards, including style, voice, look, and standards of cited sources and evidence.
Maintain adherence to the design principles and style guidelines while continuously improving standards collaboratively and creatively.

Who You Are

A Degree in Communication, Global Development, the Social Sciences, Education, Public Policy, or another related field is an asset.
Strong English writing skills with the ability to create engaging, clear, and error-free content across various formats.
Creativity in generating innovative ideas that the organization can use to develop unique content concepts that resonate with the target audience.
Creativity in generating innovative content ideas that resonate with the target audience.
Proficient in translating technical information into plain language and consuming, understanding, triangulating, and synthesizing formal and informal research on a variety of subjects to ensure content accuracy and credibility.
Exceptional editing skills with a keen eye for detail and consistency in written content.
Effective organizational skills for managing multiple content projects and adhering to deadlines.
Editorial training experience with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and tailor teaching to different learning styles.
Understanding of editorial planning concepts and technology integration to enhance content development.
Energetic, independent, and self-motivated individual with a solution-based approach, demonstrating innovation, integrity, quality, creativity, flexibility, and resilience.
Possesses professional maturity, sensitivity to different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.
Demonstrate a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision, especially to research and learning that is non-extractive and promote reciprocity and restitution.