Lead, Market Systems Development

About this role

Mastercard Foundation seeks a Lead for Market Systems Development in Lagos. The role reports to the Head of Entrepreneurship Development and involves designing and delivering large development programs by coordinating multiple stakeholders without direct authority. The position requires programme design, implementation, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, impact measurement and representation at public forums. It targets experienced professionals who can influence and create scalable, sustainable market systems interventions aligned with development objectives. The Foundation focuses on youth employment and inclusive development in Africa across its global hubs.

What you would do

• Design and manage innovative development programmes for market systems.
• Analyse data and sector insights to align designs with development objectives.
• Coordinate planning, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement to deliver on time and within budget.
• Build and maintain relationships with programme stakeholders and negotiate for resources.
• Coach and build capacity of partner organisations.
• Track, evaluate and report on programme progress and outcomes using data-driven methods.
• Represent the Foundation at public forums, conferences, and workshops.
• Advocate for supportive policies and further investment.
• Foster collaboration among government bodies, NGOs and private sector partners.
• Influence stakeholders and achieve consensus without direct authority.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Business Administration or related field (master’s preferred).
• Minimum 12 years of experience leading and managing large-scale development programmes.
• Technical knowledge in market systems, resilience, private sector development or related areas.
• Experience managing stakeholders and building partnerships without direct authority.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and communication skills.
• Proven ability in programme management, design, planning and organisational dynamics.
• Strong analytical and systems thinking abilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages an advantage.
• Proactive, independent, and collaborative with high professionalism.

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