Head, Inclusion

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Mastercard Foundation

  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Business development, Partnership, Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 10+ years
  • Organisation type: Philanthropy
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Not specified
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Length of contract: Not specified
  • Deadline: 26/10/2026
  • Location: Senegal
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) Economic justice Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI) Refugees’ rights
THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Country Director-Senegal, the Head, Gender and Inclusion will provide strategic leadership for gender equality, disability inclusion, refugee and displaced-person inclusion, youth engagement, and safeguarding across the Senegal portfolio and the broader WAEMU Countries.
The Senegal portfolio operates through a multi-country approach, with programs designed and implemented to deliver shared strategic outcomes across multiple countries of the WAEMU zone. The role will ensure that the Foundation's inclusion ambitions are translated into program design, partner practices, portfolio performance, and measurable outcomes for young people.
The successful candidate will work across the portfolio to strengthen inclusive program delivery, promote gender-transformative approaches, improve outcomes for priority populations, and support the adaptation and replication of effective inclusion practices across countries.
This role requires a strategic and collaborative leader who can influence across teams, partners, and geographies while balancing common standards with country-specific realities

WHO YOU ARE
  • Master's degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, International Development, Public Policy, Human Rights, Economics, Disability Studies, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible experience in gender equality, social inclusion, youth development, economic empowerment, or international development.
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex programs or portfolios across multiple countries.
  • Strong track record of integrating gender equality and inclusion outcomes into program design, implementation, and performance management.
  • Experience working in one or more of the following areas: disability inclusion, youth engagement, safeguarding, refugee and displaced-person inclusion, or inclusive economic development.
  • Deep understanding of gender-transformative programming and inclusive development approaches.
  • Experience building the capacity of teams, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Strong strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work across multiple country teams and partner ecosystems without direct operational authority.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to translate evidence into action and decision-making.
  • Excellent verbal, written, facilitation, and presentation skills.
  • Professional fluency in English and French is required.
  • Demonstrates professional maturity, cultural sensitivity, humility, integrity, and alignment with Mastercard Foundation's values.

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