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**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****We 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 are an experienced Data Architect looking to increase your impact, read on!_****THE OPPORTUNITY**Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Data Management, the Data Architect will support designing, executing, and managing the Foundation's data architecture in alignment with the Digital and Data Information Technology's (DDIT) strategic goals and data governance standards.
This role will help define the Foundation's data architecture and enterprise data strategy within the newly established Data and Analytics function.
As part of a small, agile team, the Data Architect will develop tailored approaches to address unique business needs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver digital solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support the Foundation's 2030 vision.
**WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE**- Support the Data Governance and Processing team in defining and implementing data quality metrics and monitoring processes to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and reliability.- Collaborate with stakeholders across the Foundation, including Programs and Impact Functions, to ensure consistent and effective data management practices across all departments and programs