The Mastercard Foundation, in strategic partnership with West African recruitment platform Jobberman, has opened applications for the Mastercard Foundation Associates Program.
The 12-month professional development initiative is designed to equip early-career talent and young professionals across five West African nations with practical workplace experience, specialized skill development, and structured career advancement pathways.
Program Scope and Regional Eligibility
The program targets motivated young people across West Africa, providing direct placements and professional development pipelines.
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Target Countries: Open to applicants residing in Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia.
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Duration: 12-month structured employment and career acceleration program.
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Alumni Pathway: MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program alumni are explicitly encouraged to leverage this pipeline for transition into the workforce.
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Flexible Application Model: Applicants can browse available job descriptions and organizational roles before submitting an application, matching their profile directly to specific opportunities.
Key Dates and How to Apply
Interested candidates across the five participating countries can review open roles and submit applications through the official application portal.
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Application Window: September 21, 2026 – October 21, 2026
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Application Link: bit.ly/MastercardFoundationAssociates
