WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

• Act as business partner to program and finance colleagues working on the PANA and E&T teams.
• Collaborate with the Legal and Compliance team to provide support to program teams in reviewing funding proposals and new program areas, particularly with respect to compliance with local jurisdictional considerations across Africa. This role will work closely with one or more Canadian licenced counterparts.
• Provide legal support on programs post-contracting and other transactions related to the Foundation’s PANA & E&T operations. .
• Proactively identify, analyze, and respond to legislative developments across Africa affecting or that may affect PANA and E&T programs.
• Provide support in policy discussions and negotiations with officials internally and externally.
• Develop relationships with members of the legal profession and lawyers working in external law firms and/or partner agencies in program countries.
• Monitor contract and general program compliance on project implementation and related risk management issues.
• Ensure contracts align with the Foundation policies, procedures, and strategic objectives.
• Provide legal support on projects, programs post contracting and other transactions related to the Foundation’s Africa operations as they relate to the PANA and E&T programs.
• Support the continuous improvement of legal processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Legal and Compliance Team to maintain and upgrade legal documentation.
• Champion a value-based compliance culture as our organization evolves.
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be required and as directed by the Foundation from time to time.

WHO YOU ARE

• Degree in law or equivalent (LLB or JD) and qualified to practice law in a country in Africa in which the Foundation has a presence. Qualification to practice law in Ontario or another province or territory of Canada will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working in a reputable firm or in-house position with a demonstrated record of success.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).
• Based in or willing to relocate to Kigali, Rwanda.
• Experience in Canadian charity law and fluency in French will be an added advantage.
• Strong leadership, organizational and analytical skills, drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills and is open and receptive to feedback.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute various job duties and changing priorities.
• Proven excellence in verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to various constituents across cultures and distill complex information and data into accessible conversation and written pieces.
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity to different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.
• You have a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.