WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE 

• Lead the design and rollout of programs for MSMEs in creative industries, destination management, and the experience economy.
• Ensure alignment with organizational priorities, including sustainability, inclusion, and youth entrepreneurship.
• Develop and refine strategies for creative and experiential markets, with a focus on young women.
• Manage relationships with implementing partners, providing strategic guidance and capacity-building support.
• Build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, private sector actors, cultural institutions, and community organizations.
• Collaborate across teams (Ecosystem Development, Agrifood Systems, Digital Economy, Workforce Development) to integrate digital tools, tourism, and skills development into entrepreneurship programs.
• Promote market access by connecting MSMEs to value chains, experiential offerings, and emerging opportunities.
• Advocate for policies that support the creative economy, sustainable tourism, and inclusive entrepreneurship.
• Track program impact, ensure alignment with KPIs, and share insights to refine strategies and drive continuous improvement.
• Represent the organization in industry forums and lead workshops to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem.

WHO YOU ARE

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in creative industries, tourism & hospitality, destination development, or entrepreneurship programs.
• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Tourism Management, Creative Industries, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in managing multi-stakeholder partnerships, with experience in cross-sector collaboration.
• Familiarity with digital tools, market systems, and community-based approaches to economic development.
• Strong preference for previous experience in destination development, cultural heritage preservation, and creative economy frameworks.
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster partnerships and facilitate collaboration.
• Ability to identify and implement innovative approaches to creative and experiential entrepreneurship.
• Familiarity with emerging trends in creative and experience economies, such as digital platforms, eco-tourism, and cultural innovation.
• Strong analytical skills to identify opportunities for cross-program integration and systemic change.
• Experience in advocating for systemic changes and strengthening entrepreneurship ecosystems.
• Effective communication skills to represent the organization and influence stakeholders.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.
• Commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.