Lead, Board Communications

6 months ago


Toronto, Canada Mastercard Foundation Full time

**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 are currently in an exciting period at the Mastercard Foundation as we intensify the implementation of the Young Africa Works strategy, aiming to empower 30 million young people throughout Africa to access dignified and fulfilling employment.

To ensure the Foundation's accessibility to our partners and program participants, we have established offices in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Uganda. These offices provide strong in-country support for the implementation of Young Africa Works. We collaborate with governments, the private sector, educators, and other funders to enhance the quality of education and vocational training, equip young individuals with the necessary skills for the workforce, expand access to financial services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and facilitate connections between job seekers and meaningful employment opportunities.

Our values serve as our guiding principles, transcending and surpassing all other considerations. We wholeheartedly encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work.

**_ If you are an experienced professional in Board Communications looking to increase your impact, read on_**

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

Reporting to the Senior Director, Board Communications and Corporate History, the Lead will be responsible for promoting effective Board communications, operations, and collaboration. S/he will provide strategic guidance and feedback to Executive Directors and Program Teams in the development of strategic and high-quality Board submissions.

**WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE**
- Oversee project management of the Board Book process, ensuring clarity of instruction and adherence to timelines.
- Provide support in the preparation, review, and editing of quarterly Board documents, ensuring high quality and strategic content is developed.
- Provide consultation and input to the Head, Board Communications and to Executive Directors and Program Teams to achieve successful Board submissions.
- Support the provision of feedback, guidance, and instruction to Program Team Leaders on the of Board documents, incorporating feedback and adjusting as required.
- Assist Program Teams with Board meeting preparations and rehearsals as required.
- Support quarterly Board meeting logistics ensuring all necessary actions and deliverables are completed for effective Board meetings.
- Prepare briefing materials and ensure effective onsite management for Board Partner site visits in Africa and Canada.
- Prepare and update onboarding materials for new Board members and work with President and CEO Executive Assistant to manage Board events with Foundation staff.
- Approval of contracts and supplier invoices.
- Management of the processes and protocols relating to Board Book development and submissions.
- Provide feedback and direction to Program Teams on the development of submissions for Board approvals.

**WHO YOU ARE**
- Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Business, or another relevant field required.
- Minimum of 10 years full-time related experience, including time working with or supporting Boards of Directors, preferably in a non-profit organization.
- Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to anticipate information needs to obtain approval on programs and strategies put forward to the Board.
- Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills with an ability to deliver thoughtful and sensitive feedback to document owners.
- Detail-oriented with a track record of delivering excellence in written documentation and strategic reports.
- Ability to quickly grasp complex material and translate it into a cohesive narrative.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships with internal and external multi-disciplinary stakeholders to enable collaborative partnerships.
- Resourceful and motivated self-starter who can work with mínimal guidance and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to deliver quality work under deadline pressure.
- Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously.
- Strong sense of initiative, follow-through, and extreme attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Adobe products, PPT, Excel, Microsoft, etc.
- Ability to master the Mastercard Foundation’s tone of voice and style guide.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and chan



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