Mastercard Foundation Associates Program Cohort 2 with Jobberman 2026: Apply for 12-Month Paid Work Placements Across West Africa
The Mastercard Foundation Associates Program Cohort 2, in partnership with Jobberman, offers young professionals 12-month paid work placements across selected West African countries.
Overview
The Mastercard Foundation Associates Program Cohort 2, implemented in partnership with Jobberman, provides young professionals with an opportunity to gain substantial workplace experience through 12-month paid placements with employers across selected West African countries. The program aims to bridge the gap between education and meaningful employment by combining practical workplace exposure with professional development, employability training, mentorship, networking, and career-transition support.
Participating countries for the Jobberman-led phase include Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia. Associates are placed with employers offering entry-level professional opportunities across various sectors.
Benefits
- A 12-month professional placement with host organizations.
- A monthly stipend paid in the local currency of the host country.
- Hands-on professional work experience across various functional areas.
- Leadership, employability, and entrepreneurship skills development.
- Access to professional mentorship and a broad network.
- Career-transition support following the placement.
Eligibility
- Open to early-career young professionals across Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia.
- Applicants should satisfy legal work requirements in the city or country where the position is based, as relocation expenses are not covered.
- Candidates applying for remote opportunities must confirm access to a personal laptop, stable internet connectivity, and a reliable electricity supply.
How to Apply
Applicants should review available roles and submit their applications through the official recruitment portal.
- Open the Jobberman Cohort 2 recruitment portal and review available positions.
- Select opportunities matching your qualifications, interests, location, and experience.
- Prepare an updated CV in DOC or PDF format, ensuring the filename follows the required naming convention containing your full official name.
- Complete the required online application and submit it before the deadline.
- Monitor your email regularly for shortlisting notifications or mandatory PREP2SOAR training instructions.
Deadline
Applications for the current Cohort 2 opportunity are open until 21 October 2026.