Lead, IT Vendor Management

**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**

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.

**UNDERSTANDING AFRICA PROGRAMS 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 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.

**_ If you are a driven functional expert with an interest in Technology and Digital, ready to build something new and increase your impact, read on_**

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

Reporting to the Head of IT Operations, the Lead, IT Vendor Management & Compliance will be responsible in managing the Technology budget, headcount, variance analysis and overall IT Costs and benchmarking to maximize value to the Foundation. This individual will lead Technology services and equipment procurement, negotiate contracts, manage contractual SLA's and agreements leading to the creation of a world class Technology ecosystem that all parts of the organizations will benefit from. In collaboration with the Foundation's Legal, Audit and Risk management teams, this position will manage Technology audits and compliance activities, and the planning process in alignment with Finance processes and milestones. This role will also interact with our Internal Communications and People & Culture teams to validate Technology related communication. Lastly, the role will lead continuous improvement activities ensuring IT Functional processes are lean and fit for purpose supporting the rest of the organization.

**WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE**
- **Vendor Management**
- Engage with vendors, review contracts, ensure vendors are delivering as per SLAs and agreements.
- Streamline procurement process in collaboration with Proc