POSITION:
Operational
Support Assistant
Operational
Support Assistant
LOCATION:
Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda
About
The MasterCard Foundation
The MasterCard Foundation
The
Mastercard Foundation is a global foundation based in Toronto, Canada. Our
programs promote financial inclusion and advance youth learning in Africa. The
Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it
became a public company. From inception, the Foundation was designed to be a
separate entity and independent from Mastercard. Our policie
Mastercard Foundation is a global foundation based in Toronto, Canada. Our
programs promote financial inclusion and advance youth learning in Africa. The
Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it
became a public company. From inception, the Foundation was designed to be a
separate entity and independent from Mastercard. Our policie
s, operations and
funding decisions are made by our President and Board of Directors.
The
Foundation believes that every person has the potential to transform their
lives and improve the lives of their families and communities. The Foundation
collaborates with partners to advance sustainable and scalable solutions in
microfinance and youth learning, focusing on countries that face high rates of
poverty and growing numbers of out-of-school youth. Much of this work will be
accomplished by building strong institutions in developing countries –
particularly Africa – and investing in robust evaluation and learning agendas.
Foundation believes that every person has the potential to transform their
lives and improve the lives of their families and communities. The Foundation
collaborates with partners to advance sustainable and scalable solutions in
microfinance and youth learning, focusing on countries that face high rates of
poverty and growing numbers of out-of-school youth. Much of this work will be
accomplished by building strong institutions in developing countries –
particularly Africa – and investing in robust evaluation and learning agendas.
The
Foundation values innovative and fresh thinking as it strives to become a
global thought-leader. Its work is achieved by a strategic, nimble and highly
entrepreneurial team with a proactive and results-oriented approach to its
philanthropic activities. The organization’s culture is shaped by people who
are driven and passionate about the Foundation’s mission.
Foundation values innovative and fresh thinking as it strives to become a
global thought-leader. Its work is achieved by a strategic, nimble and highly
entrepreneurial team with a proactive and results-oriented approach to its
philanthropic activities. The organization’s culture is shaped by people who
are driven and passionate about the Foundation’s mission.
COUNTRY
OFFICE IN KIGALI, RWANDA
OFFICE IN KIGALI, RWANDA
The
Mastercard Foundation is opening an office in Rwanda to support two new
initiatives:
Mastercard Foundation is opening an office in Rwanda to support two new
initiatives:
Rwanda
Employment and Enterprise Development Initiative (REEDI) will increase
productive employment for young people; expand access to financial inclusion
for tourism related businesses and improve the capabilities of, and
coordination between, key stakeholders, in the tourism and hospitality
industry; and,
Employment and Enterprise Development Initiative (REEDI) will increase
productive employment for young people; expand access to financial inclusion
for tourism related businesses and improve the capabilities of, and
coordination between, key stakeholders, in the tourism and hospitality
industry; and,
Secondary
Education Teachers’ Initiative which seeks to improve the quality of
teaching and learning in secondary schools.
Education Teachers’ Initiative which seeks to improve the quality of
teaching and learning in secondary schools.
An
office in Kigali provides an opportunity to oversee the management and
implementation of the two initiatives, drive the country-level coordination of
all Foundation interventions and represent the Foundation at a country level in
close liaison with senior management in Toronto, Canada.
office in Kigali provides an opportunity to oversee the management and
implementation of the two initiatives, drive the country-level coordination of
all Foundation interventions and represent the Foundation at a country level in
close liaison with senior management in Toronto, Canada.
THE
POSITION
POSITION
The
Operational Support Assistant will report to the Director, Education and
Learning and Youth Livelihood with a dotted line to the Senior Program Manager,
Youth Livelihoods and work directly with team members in the Country Office.
This position will have frequent interactions with other Foundation staff in
Toronto, Canada. The successful candidate will demonstrate the
Foundation’s core values – Achievement, Innovation and Collaboration.
Operational Support Assistant will report to the Director, Education and
Learning and Youth Livelihood with a dotted line to the Senior Program Manager,
Youth Livelihoods and work directly with team members in the Country Office.
This position will have frequent interactions with other Foundation staff in
Toronto, Canada. The successful candidate will demonstrate the
Foundation’s core values – Achievement, Innovation and Collaboration.
Specific
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Act
as initial contact for individuals contacting the office and advise
regarding the most appropriate avenues to handle efficiently. - Build,
liaise and sustain relationships with employees, external stakeholders and
general public on behalf of the Country Office. - Provide
administrative support to all Kigali office staff. - Manage
and coordinate calendars including prioritizing and resolving scheduling
conflicts as required. - Coordinate
and/or support global travel arrangements including hotel bookings,
ground/air transportation, travel itineraries and meeting briefs in
advance of all trips. This could also include visas, mobile roaming
packages and expense reports. - Act
as the office’s first point of call for any queries and answer internal
and external calls promptly and politely. - Assist
with budget preparation and forecasting. - Prepare
meeting documents and manage material as appropriate. - Assist
with special projects. - Facilitate
other administrative processes as needed. - Facilitate
internal communication within the team. - Schedule
meetings and coordinate related logistics such as room bookings, catering,
refreshments, and document preparation for all attendees. - Coordinate
logistics of project meetings and events including scheduling and hosting
of external guests. - Create,
maintain and update the organization of files and records for both teams. - Manage
agenda and chair bi-weekly FI and YL team meetings. - Maintain
organization of the database, shared network drives and SharePoint sites. - Oversee
and manage facilities and office management which would include ordering
and maintaining supplies, health and safety, etc. - Other
duties as assigned.
Skills,
Qualifications, and Experience
Qualifications, and Experience
- Successful
Completion of a College diploma or University degree. - Minimum
three (3) to five (5) years of experience in an Administrative Assistant
role in a fast-paced environment. - Local
knowledge and experience preferred. - Ability
to cope with flexibility, thrive with energetic colleagues, and take
initiative. - High
level of proficiency with current technology including; Microsoft Office,
with an emphasis on Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. - Strong
attention to detail with an aptitude for proofreading, suggesting
alternatives and making modifications. - Ability
to plan ahead and manage work in order to meet deadlines. - Excellent
prioritization and time management skills. - Excellent
interpersonal skills, exhibiting grace under pressure. - Ability
to analyze financial data (budgets) and format Word or PPT documents. - Excellent
initiative and possess a “take charge” attitude and sense of
ownership. - Strong
communication skills in English; written and spoken. - Driven
and results-oriented. - Service
oriented with a willingness to take on a variety of tasks/activities. - Must
be able to work independently with little direction or supervision, and
possess ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects. - Flexible
and adaptable to changing priorities. - Ability
to set and achieve clear objectives. - Professional
maturity. - Sensitivity
to working within different cultures. - Impeccable
integrity.
BENEFITS
AND COMPENSATION
AND COMPENSATION
The
Foundation offers an excellent benefits package and a salary that is
commensurate with experience.
Foundation offers an excellent benefits package and a salary that is
commensurate with experience.
LOCATION
This
position is located at the Foundation’s office in Kigali, Rwanda.
position is located at the Foundation’s office in Kigali, Rwanda.
TO
APPLY
APPLY
Applications
will be accepted on a rolling basis, with the position beginning immediately.
Please email your resume along with a cover letter explaining your interest in
the position to humanresources@mastercardfdn.org,
indicating “Operational Support Assistant” in the subject line of your email.
All applications are appreciated; however, please note that only those
candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
will be accepted on a rolling basis, with the position beginning immediately.
Please email your resume along with a cover letter explaining your interest in
the position to humanresources@mastercardfdn.org,
indicating “Operational Support Assistant” in the subject line of your email.
All applications are appreciated; however, please note that only those
candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
APPLICATION
DEADLINE
DEADLINE
The
application deadline for this posting is August 4, 2017.
application deadline for this posting is August 4, 2017.
The
MasterCard Foundation welcomes and encourages applications from all
individuals. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part
in all aspects of the selection process
MasterCard Foundation welcomes and encourages applications from all
individuals. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part
in all aspects of the selection process
