Categories: Vacancies, October 2026

Lead, EdTech Ecosystem, CITL

Location: Kenya

Deadline: July 22, 2025

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Head, EdTech Ecosystem at the Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL), the Lead, EdTech Ecosystem will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship program. This includes providing technical guidance to partner Tech Hubs and EdTech Fellows in developing and scaling technology-enabled solutions that improve learning outcomes for African learners.

The role also involves engaging with high-level stakeholders in public and private institutions and contributing to the broader development of the EdTech ecosystem across the continent.

The successful candidate will be based in any of our offices in Africa (Ethiopia, Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, Rwanda, Kenya, or Uganda)

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

Contribute to ongoing Centre for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CITL) strategy development and evolution.
Provide support and guidance to the Tech Hubs and EdTech Fellows (current and alumni).
Enable and facilitate collaboration and partnerships across partner EdTech Fellows.
Act as a resource to Tech Hubs, EdTech entrepreneurs, and other implementation partners.
Support the development of the partnerships necessary to catalyze the Edtech ecosystem in Africa.
Provide perspective and expertise on emerging issues and trends in Ed Tech space to the EdTech partners.
Ensure the capture of data and learnings and ensure they are shared and contribute to the overall knowledge of the EdTech ecosystem.
Ensure alignment and foster partnership with other Foundation departments and units, especially within Education and Transitions.
Represent the Foundation at high-level regional education and skills development and technology forums.
Build a culture of learning, evidence building and knowledge sharing in EdTech across Africa.
Engage key thought leaders in the EdTech field to increase the Foundation’s knowledge base and communicate progress and lessons learned.
Stay on top of developments in the EdTech space – new concepts, key partner, new information being generated, policy movements, important upcoming events, etc.

WHO YOU ARE

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education, Technology, or related fields; or equivalence professional experience.
At least 12 years of experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role.
Experience and expertise in supporting networks and partnerships in education, EdTech, innovation, and teaching and learning.
Experience effectively engaging and collaborating with high-level government officials, key partners, media, business leaders and other network influencers.
Experience supporting multi-country initiatives.
Experience working with startup environments and supporting startup companies.
Experience with public speaking at high-level conferences and other forums, including media interaction. Formal media training would be an asset.
Excellent strategic capability and ability to plan and deliver complex initiatives.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate information to various constituents across cultures.
Excellent knowledge of key issues, emerging trends, and barriers in education and technology integration and a strong understanding of education policy and practice across Africa.
Demonstrated commitment to the Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.
Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity.

The Mastercard Foundation values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

Completion of satisfactory business references and background checks are essential conditions of employment.

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