WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
- Contribute to ongoing Centre for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CITL) strategy development and evolution.
- Provide support and guidance to the Tech Hubs and EdTech Fellows (current and alumni).
- Enable and facilitate collaboration and partnerships across partner EdTech Fellows.
- Act as a resource to Tech Hubs, EdTech entrepreneurs, and other implementation partners.
- Support the development of the partnerships necessary to catalyze the Edtech ecosystem in Africa.
- Provide perspective and expertise on emerging issues and trends in Ed Tech space to the EdTech partners.
- Ensure the capture of data and learnings and ensure they are shared and contribute to the overall knowledge of the EdTech ecosystem.
- Ensure alignment and foster partnership with other Foundation departments and units, especially within Education and Transitions.
- Represent the Foundation at high-level regional education and skills development and technology forums.
- Build a culture of learning, evidence building and knowledge sharing in EdTech across Africa.
- Engage key thought leaders in the EdTech field to increase the Foundation’s knowledge base and communicate progress and lessons learned.
- Stay on top of developments in the EdTech space – new concepts, key partner, new information being generated, policy movements, important upcoming events, etc.
WHO YOU ARE
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education, Technology, or related fields; or equivalence professional experience.
- At least 12 years of experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role.
- Experience and expertise in supporting networks and partnerships in education, EdTech, innovation, and teaching and learning.
- Experience effectively engaging and collaborating with high-level government officials, key partners, media, business leaders and other network influencers.
- Experience supporting multi-country initiatives.
- Experience working with startup environments and supporting startup companies.
- Experience with public speaking at high-level conferences and other forums, including media interaction. Formal media training would be an asset.
- Excellent strategic capability and ability to plan and deliver complex initiatives.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate information to various constituents across cultures.
- Excellent knowledge of key issues, emerging trends, and barriers in education and technology integration and a strong understanding of education policy and practice across Africa.
- Demonstrated commitment to the Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
- Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity.
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
, Merti, Isiolo, Kenya, Isiolo, Kenya
Job Overview
Location
, Merti, Isiolo, Kenya, Isiolo, Kenya
