Mastercard Foundation 2026 Internship (11 Months - Non-Extendable)

Are you eager to kickstart your career? The Mastercard Foundation is offering ambitious, career-driven, and diligent young professional with limited, or no work experience an opportunity to develop their skills as they transition into the professional world of work. The internship will provide meaningful learning and work experience for young people while supporting the Foundation’s programs, operations, and partnerships. The internship contributes to the Foundation’s Young Africa Works strategy by equipping interns with professional exposure, mentorship, and skills to transition successfully into future employment or entrepreneurship opportunities.

Come and join a team of driven and passionate individuals guided by a deep belief in our purpose and values. If you have bold ideas, share our passion, are driven by values, and are ready to contribute to building something new while serving, read on!

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

• As an Intern, you will be assigned on an 11-month fixed term non-renewable program to support projects and initiatives across various Teams at the Mastercard Foundation
• You will engage in Foundation initiatives including our signature onboarding and orientation program
• You will have access to the Foundation's career development program and e-learning platforms during the course of your work-term

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• You are eligible to work in one of the seven African countries in which the Mastercard Foundation operates. These are Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, and Uganda
• You are actively involved with community projects and/or participation in extracurricular activities serving your local communities
• This is a full-time opportunity, and interns cannot be engaged in any other form of work during the duration of the Internship
• If you are a Mastercard Foundation Scholar Alumni, you should not currently be enrolled in a program of study or a participant in one of the Foundation's program initiatives

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Exposure to international development practices through the lens of youth employment and economic transformation
• Mentorship and coaching by experienced professionals within the Foundation
• Participation in professional development workshops, seminars, and networking sessions
• Hands-on experience working with leading African institutions, private sector partners, and government stakeholders
• Enhanced readiness for future career opportunities aligned with the Young Africa Works strategy

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE ARE IN THESE FUNCTIONS

You will have the opportunity to work with teams within the Foundation in the highlighted Functions below

• Finance
• Programs
• People & Culture
• Office of the CEO
• Legal & Compliance
• Impact, Research and Learning
• Public Affairs and Communications
• Digital Data Information and Technology (Technology)

We value diversity and welcome talent from a range of educational backgrounds, including but not limited to:

Programs

• Development Studies, Development Economics, Social Sciences, Sociology, Agriculture Economics, Entrepreneurship etc.

Impact, Research and Learning

• Degree in Population Studies, Quantitative Economics, Statistics, Business Statistics, Actuarial Science, etc.

Digital Data Information and Technology (Technology)

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis, Enterprise Application Systems, etc.

Legal and Compliance

• Degree in Law, International Relations, Criminal Justice, etc.

Program Finance

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, etc.

Public Affairs and Communications

• Degree in Public Affairs, Mass Communications, Commerce, Journalism, Social Media Management, etc.

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