Senior Transitions Consultant

About the role

The Mastercard Foundation is seeking a Senior Transitions Consultant to join its Secondary Education and Transitions (SET) platform. Based in Accra, you will provide high‑level strategic and technical advice that shapes large‑scale education initiatives and improves pathways for African youth from school to work.

Key responsibilities

• Offer strategic guidance on education strategies, program design and implementation across the SET portfolio.
• Shape innovative initiatives that strengthen secondary education systems and enhance transitions into employment or entrepreneurship.
• Advise on partnerships, stakeholder engagement and government relations to scale impact.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, governance and learning frameworks to ensure program effectiveness and sustainability.
• Support thought leadership, research, evidence generation and policy engagement within the education ecosystem.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years of experience in education, international development or related sectors.
• Proven ability to influence senior government and ecosystem stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking combined with practical execution skills.
• Mission‑driven mindset with a passion for youth employment and education transformation in Africa.

Required skills

What we offer

• One‑year fixed‑term contract with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on education and youth employment across Africa.
• Collaboration with senior leaders, governments, development partners and leading education institutions.