"Global Lead, Early Stage Strategy and Support"

Team Overview


The Collective Learning and Consulting team comprises over 20 diverse staff members with expertise ranging from teacher recruitment and professional development to governance and public/private sector partnerships. Working collaboratively, this team drives network-wide impact by:


Extracting and sharing key insights
Creating and facilitating impactful learning opportunities and communities in virtual, in-person, and hybrid environments
Offering customized coaching and consulting to early-stage entrepreneurs and current network partners
Providing insights on education, leadership, and system change to the broader global ecosystem


Key Duties

Offer strategic partnership in implementing Teach For All's Early Stage Approach and Philosophy


Act as a key advisor to regional portfolio leads on:
Initiating proactive efforts to increase awareness of the Teach For All approach among high-potential entrepreneurs
Assessing prospective partner needs at various stages of their launch journey
Utilizing Teach For All's resources and connections to support entrepreneurs
Addressing challenges and tensions in the launch process
Support the execution of Teach For All's early stage policies and processes throughout the launch process, including:
Implementing a proactive strategy to connect with potential entrepreneurs and champions
Executing MOUs, licensing agreements, and subgrant agreements with prospective partners
Delivering intensive pre-partnership support to entrepreneurs
Participating in partnership decisions when entrepreneurs become eligible to join the network
Managing disputed territories and geopolitical sensitivities
Maintain a comprehensive overview of the global early stage pipeline to inform strategic shifts based on emerging needs and opportunities


Develop learning experiences and resources to assist entrepreneurs in launching robust, sustainable organizations aligned with the Teach For All model


In collaboration with regional and functional colleagues, create and maintain a suite of offerings that help entrepreneurs to:
Develop a contextualized understanding of their organization's problem theory, vision, and change theory
Establish programmatic strategies for teacher placement, recruitment/selection, training/support, and impact measurement that advance the broader organizational vision
Forge partnerships with diverse stakeholders - including communities, public sector representatives, and private sector champions - to secure resources and support necessary for launch and generate long-term momentum towards system change
Establish foundations for strong governance, financial management, and staffing/organizational culture
Enhance their personal leadership in service of this work
Ensure that the comprehensive repository of resources available to entrepreneurs is cohesive, accessible, and reflects the Teach For All network's diversity and current insights
Foster community and connections between entrepreneurs at similar launch phases, as well as with other Teach For All network partners and global organization members


Qualifications


Minimum of 7-10 years of full-time professional experience in relevant roles
Extensive experience working across diverse country contexts throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, with a deep understanding of regional and cultural dynamics
Experience designing tools and experiences to facilitate adult learning across diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
Experience launching and/or coaching and supporting social enterprises is highly desirable
Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French is strongly preferred
Familiarity with the Teach For All model and/or prior work experience with one of Teach For All's network partners is beneficial


The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:


Deep personal commitment to and nuanced understanding of Teach For All's purpose, theory of change, Unifying Principles, and Core Values, with the ability to foster understanding and investment of these among diverse stakeholders
Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to identify organization-wide opportunities within ambiguous, complex, and high-stakes situations, and to implement innovative solutions in response while remaining culturally responsive and adaptable
Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with multiple stakeholders across cultures, spaces, and lines of difference, and to drive results through informal authority
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, globally-distributed environment