Organization Development (OD) & Change Management Consultant at Mastercard Foundation

Mastercard Foundation is a global foundation based across four hubs in Kigali, Rwanda, Nairobi, Kenya, Accra, Ghana and Toronto, Canada. Our programs promote financial inclusion and advance education and learning in Africa, primarily for young people, and in Canada for Indigenous youth. The Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. From inception, the Foundation was designed to be a separate entity and independent from Mastercard. Our policies, operations, and funding decisions are made by our President and Board of Directors.

The Foundation believes that youth employment is key to unlocking prosperity, both for youth and their societies. Enabling young women and men from disadvantaged communities to secure dignified and fulfilling work will ensure inclusive development and economic growth in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Organization Development (OD) & Change Management Consultant

Job ID: JR-0000000347
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Description

• Reporting into the Director, Organization Development & Change, the Mastercard Foundation seeks a strategic and experienced Organization Development and Change Management Consultant to support transformation efforts as the Foundation scales its impact toward 2030.
• This role will lead OD and change management initiatives that strengthen alignment with strategy, build capability, and enable teams to adopt new ways of working.
• The consultant will work closely with leaders, People and Culture, and cross-functional teams to deliver practical, people-centered solutions that support sustainable change.

Responsibilities
Ways You Can Contribute: 
Change Management:

• Develop and implement change management strategies to support adoption of key initiatives.
• Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of change plans tailored to specific functions or projects.
• Conduct impact assessments, stakeholder analysis, and business readiness reviews.
• Build leadership and team capabilities for leading and sustaining change.
• Partner with People and Culture to align change plans with learning, culture, and organizational development priorities.
• Collaborate with Communications to ensure timely and clear messaging that supports engagement.
• Track and report on progress using relevant change indicators and success metrics.
• Provide coaching and advice to senior leaders and workstream leads during major transformations.

Organization Development and Design:

• Lead full-cycle organization design projects including current state assessment, future state design, and implementation planning.
• Partner with leaders and P&C Business Partners to align organizational structures, roles, and operating models with strategy.
• Facilitate design workshops and alignment sessions that support clarity and collaboration.
• Identify capability gaps and help develop strategies to build or source critical talent.
• Create and implement organization development frameworks, templates, and tools for internal use.
• Support change enablement and communication efforts that drive successful adoption of new structures and ways of working.
• Monitor the impact of OD and design interventions and use data and feedback to guide improvements.

Requirements
Who you are:

• A senior OD and change management professional with at least 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in development, philanthropy, or a related sector.
• Experienced in leading complex change initiatives and applying structured change management methodologies such as Prosci.
• Skilled in organization design, strategic workforce planning, and operating model development.
• Adept at facilitating workshops, building consensus, and coaching senior leaders through transformation.
• Strong communicator with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across diverse cultural contexts.
• Collaborative and consultative, with the ability to support both strategic planning and operational execution.
• Committed to the Foundation’s mission and values, with a high level of integrity and cultural sensitivity.
• Possess a professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation's values.

Application Closing Date
10th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online