Careers

Join us in creating a brighter, more inclusive future where your work truly makes a difference.

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Why Work With Us

The Mastercard Foundation offers a unique opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization making a tangible impact on communities in Canada and Africa. Here, you will find a culture of agility and innovation, where your ideas are encouraged and your contributions have the potential to drive meaningful change. The Foundation is committed to fostering growth and offering opportunities for professional development and career advancement. You will work alongside passionate colleagues from diverse backgrounds, combining unique perspectives to help young people drive transformational change and achieve their full potential.

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Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

At the Mastercard Foundation, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do, and they are what makes us an impact-first organization. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member has a voice, differences are respected, collaboration is encouraged, and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow. We actively work to ensure that all employees have access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed.

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Our Values

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    Humility: Our source of strength.

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    Listening: Our source of insight, empathy, and innovation.

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    Kindness & Respect: Our best work arises when we treat each other with kindness and respect.

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    Co-creation: By working together, we achieve the best outcomes.

  • Impact: We are results-oriented and bold in our actions.

Please Be Aware of Fraud

Applicants interested in applying for roles at the Mastercard Foundation should apply directly via the details provided on the Mastercard Foundation’s career page. 

The Mastercard Foundation does not request payment or fees during any point of the recruitment process and assumes no liability for any loss or fraudulent activities caused by third parties. If you suspect that a third party is requesting payment for recruitment on behalf of the Foundation, please alert us at humanresources@mastercardfdn.org.

Careers at the Mastercard Foundation

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The Mastercard Foundation values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to their work and is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. We are an equal-opportunity employer.

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Office Locations

We have offices in Toronto, Canada, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Accra, Ghana, Nairobi, Kenya, Lagos, Nigeria, Kigali, Rwanda, Dakar, Senegal and Kampala, Uganda.

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