{"id":895477,"date":"2026-04-22T23:33:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T20:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=895477"},"modified":"2026-04-22T23:33:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T20:33:26","slug":"895477-mastercard-foundation-associates-program","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/vacancy\/895477-mastercard-foundation-associates-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Associates Internship Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: Kenya (Various placements with partner organizations)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 12 Months (Fixed-term)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stipend<\/strong>: Competitive monthly stipend provided<\/p>\n<h4>About the Program<\/h4>\n<p>The Mastercard Foundation Associates Program is a strategic initiative designed to bridge the gap between education and meaningful employment. By connecting talented young Africans with 12-month internships, the program provides hands-on work experience, leadership development, and professional networking opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>In Kenya, the program focuses on fostering a new generation of transformative leaders by embedding them within the Foundation\u2019s partner organizations and external high-impact entities.<\/p>\n<h4>What You Will Gain<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Work Experience<\/strong>: 12 months of high-quality internship placement in a professional environment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skill Building<\/strong>: Focused training in leadership, employability, and entrepreneurship.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mentorship:<\/strong> Direct access to professional mentors and expansive industry networks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Career Support<\/strong>: Transition pathways and guidance to help secure long-term employment post-internship.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial Support<\/strong>: A monthly stipend to cover living expenses during the duration of the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Eligibility Criteria<\/h4>\n<p>We are looking for young, vibrant Kenyans who meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Age<\/strong>: Between 18 and 35 years old.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Experience<\/strong>: Recent graduates with 0\u20132 years of professional work experience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Affiliation<\/strong>: Open to all qualified youth, with a priority focus on:\n<ul>\n<li>Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni.<\/li>\n<li>Alumni of other Mastercard Foundation programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Commitment to Inclusion<\/strong>: We strongly encourage applications from young women, persons with disabilities, and refugees or internally displaced persons (IDPs) currently residing in Kenya.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Program Journey<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Recruitment &amp; Selection<\/strong>: Rigorous vetting through our regional recruitment partners.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Placement<\/strong>: Matching selected Associates with suitable internship roles in Kenya.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Growth &amp; Transition<\/strong>: Ongoing training followed by support in finding permanent \"dignified and fulfilling\" work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":609529,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_promoted":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_job_salary_unit":"","_job_how_to_apply":"<p>The Mastercard Foundation partners with Shortlist Futures to manage recruitment for the East Africa region (including Kenya).<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Application Portal<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/shortlist.zohorecruit.com\/jobs\/Careers\/840301000000673807\/Call-for-Applications-CFA-?source=CampusBiz\">Apply via Shortlist Futures - East Africa<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Remote Options<\/strong>: Candidates interested in remote work can also apply through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hire.breedj.com\/register\/mastercard_foundation\">Talentum portal<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Closing Date<\/strong>: Roles are posted and filled on an ongoing basis. Applicants are encouraged to check the portals regularly for new openings.<\/p>\r\n<h4>Application Tips<\/h4>\r\n<p>To improve your chances of selection:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Join the Community<\/strong>: Join the <strong>Mastercard Foundation Transitions Community on LinkedIn<\/strong> for CV tips, interview guidance, and program updates.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Stay Local<\/strong>: Ensure you only apply for roles based in your country of residence (Kenya) or designated \"Remote\" roles.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><em>The Mastercard Foundation is an equal opportunity partner. 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