Manager, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Europe and Africa

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: Support APEMEA team in program development, management, and partnerships to ensure timely delivery of results. Assist in event planning and management. Coordinate and lead team reporting on a bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Maintain the APEMEA team calendar and organize bi-weekly team meeting agendas. Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and PowerPoint presentations. Assist in the grant process, including drafting board papers, Exhibit A documents, and managing grants through the Fluxx system. Support governance and compliance processes, ensuring timely reporting and communications of program and team achievements. Maintain team objectives tracker and budget. Draft strategy decks and thought leadership articles. Mobilize employee volunteers to support the team s portfolio. Actively participate in global team projects and represent APEMEA in cross-team forums. Problem-solve and iterate based on lessons learned. Provide logistical and administrative support as needed. Assist APEMEA team members with additional tasks when required. Embrace urgent or unexpected projects with enthusiasm and rigor. About You: Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple work streams and stakeholders simultaneously. Extreme attention to detail and a commitment to excellence. Demonstrated experience in partnership development, planning, execution, and managing stakeholders professionally. Familiarity with global development issues, philanthropy, or grantmaking is a plus. Prior knowledge of Mastercards ecosystem and the Center s operations is an advantage. Ability to respond quickly and efficiently to urgent requests. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to create visually compelling PowerPoint decks. Expertise in data management, budget tracking, and maintaining detailed records. Positive attitude, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to go above and beyond in a calm and professional manner. Low ego and a flexible approach to tasks, including diary management and logistical support. Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. A post-graduate degree (MBA or Economics) with 3-4 years of strategy consulting experience is highly valued.