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Head, Entrepreneurship Job at Mastercard Foundation
Mastercard Foundation
Job Description
The Mastercard Foundation is seeking a Head of Entrepreneurship to lead the design and execution of the Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development portfolio within the country strategy. The role focuses on aligning with national priorities and the Foundation's vision to foster financial inclusion and MSME growth.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead the design and execution of the Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development portfolio of the country strategy, ensuring alignment with national priorities and the Foundation's vision.
- Build out and integrate an inclusive Access to Finance strategy that enhances financial inclusion and MSME growth for youth and women-led enterprises.
- Define short- and long-term goals for the portfolio, guiding strategic direction, programmatic design, and partnership choices.
- Oversee the implementation and performance of entrepreneurship-focused programs and partnerships, ensuring effective delivery, coordination, and continuous improvement.
- Provide support to other strategic pillars on matters access to finance and enterprise development
- Guide the design and implementation of market-driven interventions in access to finance, digital enablement, BDS, and sectoral entrepreneurship (e.g., agriculture and green economy).
- Embed technology as an enabler across the portfolio.
- Manage program risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure sustainable impact
- Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with partners, government institutions, and entrepreneurship ecosystems to amplify scale and impact.
- Foster knowledge exchange and learning through internal and external convenings, documentation of insights, and active participation in communities of practice.
- Promote innovation, agility, and a results-driven culture to enable impactful partnerships and scalable solutions.
- Coach, mentor, and empower team members to uphold Foundation values and deliver meaningful
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