.ABOUT MASTERCARD FOUNDATIONMastercard 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 FOUNDATIONWe 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're an experienced professional in Total Rewards seeking to amplify your impact, read on!THE OPPORTUNITYReporting to the Head, People and Culture Specialized Services, the Consultant (Total Rewards) will deliver high-quality service, expert knowledge, and advice on Total Rewards to employees and people leaders at the Foundation, driving positive outcomes for People & Culture (P&C) clients. You will perform specialized process administration, applying functional expertise in Total Rewards across all Foundation regions.The successful candidate will be based in South Africa or in any of our offices in (Uganda, Senegal, Rwanda, Ethiopia, or Ghana).WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTEResolve complex employee and people leader inquiries escalated by advisory services regarding Total Rewards.Escalate complex cases to the Head of Specialized Services, Enabling Services, and/or Total Rewards CoE as needed.Administer job changes, including updating job descriptions, activating new job profiles in the system, and implementing changes related to salary structure adjustments.Collect, store, and update legal documentation and other inputs for payroll and ad-hoc payments for the Finance team.Administer rewards and recognition programs.Advise on compensation for hiring and global mobility decisions