• Mastercard Foundation Project Leadership
• Act as the overall lead and main liaison with Mastercard Foundation.
• Ensure implementation of the Year One Workplan, including:
• Program Popularisation and ecosystem awareness campaigns.
• Recruitment of program staff, trainers, and fellows.
• Benchmarking & Learning through trips and global partnerships.
• Certification of Media Management & Production fellowships with DIT and relevant bodies.
• Training Delivery for 9,900 youth, with focus on women, persons with disabilities, and refugees.
• Ensure compliance with Mastercard Foundation’s safeguarding, gender inclusion, and charitable purpose policies.
• Lead monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), providing quarterly reports and donor updates.
• Manage program budgets, risks, and compliance.
• Next Creata (Content Creator Hub, VR Studio, Conference Center, Ugatunes)
• Drive operationalization and scaling of Next Creata.
• Develop and execute utilization and commercialization strategies for spaces and platforms.
• Position Next Creata as a regional leader in youth training, production, and convening.
• Build creator empowerment programs (mentorship, monetization, partnerships).
• Track utilization metrics, ecosystem impact, and revenue growth.
• Next Events
• Conceptualize and deliver signature events that reinforce Next Media’s brand and generate commercial value.
• Secure sponsorships, partnerships, and ticketing revenues.
• Oversee end-to-end planning and flawless execution.
• Position Next Events as an industry thought-leadership platform.
• Special Projects Management
• Lead the design and execution of strategic initiatives as directed by the CEO or EXCO.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to Next Media’s mission.
• Build cross-functional project teams and provide oversight to ensure accountability.
• Produce clear project plans, milestones, and post-implementation reports.
• Act as innovation driver, piloting new ventures and partnerships before scale-up.
• Leadership & Strategic Oversight
• Lead and inspire multi-disciplinary teams across ventures.
• Set and track KPIs, ensuring delivery of agreed outcomes.
• Provide quarterly updates and strategic insights to the CEO and EXCO.
• Engage external partners, donors, and government stakeholders.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Media Management, Project Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8–10 years of senior leadership in donor-funded projects, commercial ventures, or cross-sector special projects.
• Proven track record with international donors, certifications, and program reporting.
• Experience in creative economy ventures, training programs, and commercialization strategies.
• Strong exposure to managing high-level strategic or one-off projects.
• Deep understanding of safeguarding, gender inclusion, and youth empowerment frameworks.
• Key Skills & Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong execution focus.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Robust project management expertise across diverse portfolios.
• Financially astute with donor and commercial budget management.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Entrepreneurial and innovative mindset.
• High integrity, accountability, and commitment to youth empowerment and inclusion.