Mastercard Foundation

About Mastercard Foundation

You will work as an integral part of the Canada programs team and report to the Head, Canada programs. You will be part of a cross-functional Program Communications team and work in collaboration to ensure cohesion and sharing of perspectives across the Foundation. Close collaboration with our partners’ communications point persons to ensure support and alignment in all related communications, agency and brand management will be an important aspect of the role. WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE Work with Canada Programs team to develop and strengthen innovative communications models and channels, including the use of both traditional and new, emerging methods, in order to engage in more impactful ways with and within a range of constituencies. Consider strategic communications priorities and opportunities for the Foundation to engage in Canada in relation to Indigenous youth issues and more broadly in regard to public policy and the Canadian philanthropic sector. Develop Canada communications portfolio and ensure effective implementation in support of program objectives. This includes effective deployment of social media and other digital tools to reach a range of audiences. Work closely with agencies and consultants. Contribute to reputation and brand positioning for the portfolio. Work closely with Canada program and Head of Program Communications to frame findings and insights into information that is consumed by decision-makers. This also includes the engagement of Indigenous subject matter experts in relevant and high-impact forums to advance the work of Foundation’s EleV strategy. Cultivate relationships with top journalists, bloggers, and other media influential in Canada. Work with Indigenous youth to help elevate their voices and views. Craft messages and program communications strategies that are thoughtful and positioned to reach priority audiences including governments, private sector, other funders, and youth. Improve the quality of communications through the development of new skills and tools and enable adoption of innovative communications methods with the goal of improving execution. Develop and manage Canada programs communications portfolio budget. Align with a culture of high performance, willingness to learn, perpetual curiosity, and results orientation. Liaise closely with Lead, Internal Communications, People & Culture and other internal stakeholders & consultants to grow 'Oneness' in the Foundation. Develop and implement internal communication strategies, plans and materials to communicate the Mastercard Foundation’s messages, stories, strategies and issues to employees and internal stakeholders. Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Other duties as required by business needs. WHO YOU ARE: A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal, analytical, presentation and editorial digital skills Outstanding social and intercultural skills and proven ability to multitask and work to deadlines, sometimes under pressure 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 Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities You have a high degree of knowledge of Indigenous nations and the diversity and complexity of issues within different regions of Canada You have a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision You have a degree in Communications and/or a related field You have experience working and/or living in an Indigenous Nation / community You have at least 10 years relevant experience in communications working in advertising, news agencies, public relations, current affairs and in particular development programs Have a strong network and can work easily with media Have a demonstrated ability to lead successful national and local communications campaigns with a focus on development and human stories using both mainstream and social media A compelling storyteller with demonstrated ability to frame compelling content for various audiences You have demonstrated experience on brand positioning and management Demonstrated extensive and professional use of social media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram among others) Proven and demonstrable capacity to develop a vast follower and friend base within the social media Direct experience working with digital, print, radio and television journalists Proven ability to edit materials and review/adapt them to fast changing situations, exercising and promoting creative thinking French language and / or Indigenous language skills are an asset Deadline for Applications is March 23, 2020

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Company Type: Non-profit Organisation

Company Size: 51 - 250

Revenue: > 10 billion (USD)

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