Partner, Web-Canada

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 have entered a very exciting time at the Foundation as we scale up our operations across Africa to realize our Young Africa Works strategy. Our role at the Mastercard Foundation is to be a catalyst. Our Young Africa Works strategy focuses on working with others to spur systemic change so young people have the opportunity to find work that is dignified and fulfilling.

The Foundation has opened offices in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Uganda, building a broader leadership presence in Africa to develop specific strategies that support youth employment.  Within a country, we work with governments, the private sector, educators, young people, and other funders to improve the quality of education and vocational training, prepare young people for the work force, expand access to financial services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and connect job seekers to dignified and fulfilling work.

We are ambitious and driven. Our values transcend and rise above everything else as our guide. We encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work. We laugh at ourselves and with each other. We are a team. Our journey together makes our impact even more meaningful.

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 30,000 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, we look to expand our initiative ultimately helping to support a generation of transformative Indigenous young 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.

The EleV team oversees current and emerging partnerships related to Indigenous education. Consistent with our overall vision and Youth Africa Works strategy, 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.

If you are an experienced Web developer looking to increase your impact, read on!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Lead, Digital, the Partner, Web will lead the maintenance and content development of the Foundation’s website and microsites. They will work to grow engagement and continually improve the digital user experience. This role will also include co-managing the development of a new content management system and content migration in the first year.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Foundation's corporate website, including content updates:

• Develop and execute the website strategy and roadmap for the Foundation's website,
• Manage the creation of the website initiatives,
• Develop the content calendar and maintain it with the contribution from the relevant teams,
• Actively engage programs and country teams to submit content for production,
• Align and interact with key internal and external stakeholders to gather input and develop content,
• Develop creative packages of content that speak to our various target markets and campaigns and align with the voice and tone of the Foundation,
• Utilize multiple content formats considering purpose and audience for reach,
• Maintain an efficient content creation and curation process,
• Ensure consistency of the Foundation's branding and editorial standards,
• Edit content for clarity, conciseness, and digital delivery,
• Continually work to improve our website experience by reviewing key pages and hubs and creating innovative solutions,
• Oversee the maintenance of microsites and provide recommendations,
• Manage agency relationships related to the website.

Work to drive traffic and conversion:

• Establish metrics and benchmarks to measure the effectiveness of content,
• Monitor traffic to the site and create successful campaigns to increase engagement,
• Monitor website metrics and create and execute data-driven strategies,
• Create regular reports that provide a thorough analysis of data, key learnings, and recommendations/action plans,
• Lead and manage the Associate, Web effectively,
• Utilize multiple tools and platforms to provide in-depth analysis of our website.

Contribute to redesign and launch of the refreshed website with Lead, Digital:

• Review prototypes of web components and their effectiveness in the delivery of content, and provide recommendations,
• Oversee the content migration from WordPress to Drupal,
• Attend regular status meetings,
• Work alongside Lead, Digital to develop content structure and taxonomy,
• Assist with the image selection for main pages,
• Review structure of content and provide recommendations,
• Assistance in developing web-specific budgets related to platforms and projects,
• Working alongside external agencies, providing feedback on web-specific and microsite work.

WHO YOU ARE

• A minimum of seven (7+) years’ experience in Website Design/Management and Digital.
• Proven experience in web and content strategy formulation, editorial calendar building and growth of users.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage multiple and potentially competing priorities.
• Partner with global teams to produce exceptional content.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to improve user experience, engagement, and acquisition.
• Implement high-performing SEO strategy and coordinate cross-functional website projects.
• Ability to review projects and establish efficient systems for completion.
• Experience in producing calls to action specific to each target market.
• Extensive experience with WordPress and Drupal.
• Strong understanding of UX, site architecture, usability, design, SEO.
• Strong experience in Google Analytics, Heatmaps, Figma, Photoshop, and other tracking tools.
• Pulse on web trends and optimization.
• Outstanding communication and organization skills.
• Critical thinker and creative problem solver who can work well in a team and independently.
• Flexible, adaptable, agile, and able to execute a range of job duties with multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
• Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.

Deadline for Applications is December 08, 2022.

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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