Summary
Join Teach For All as Head of Region - Africa to grow our network on the continent, support African network partners, foster a deeply interconnected learning network among staff members, teachers, and alumni across Sub-Saharan Africa, and develop external relationships necessary to amplify impact.
Requirements
- Proven experience in senior leadership roles, with the ability to guide and manage teams effectively, and to inspire and mobilize both internal teams and external partners
- Demonstrated ability to craft and implement effective strategies, particularly in the context of education and social entrepreneurship in Africa
- Exceptional skills in building and nurturing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including network partners, funders, and government entities
- Deep understanding of the African region's diverse cultural, social, and political landscapes. Must have lived and worked extensively in the region
- Experience in fundraising and resource development, with a track record of securing funding from diverse sources
- Experience with ways of working that center diversity, equity, and inclusiveness; foster the leadership of all staff members; and encourage agility
- Strong analytical abilities to assess needs, identify opportunities, and measure outcomes effectively
- Focused on continuous learning and development, both for self and for team members
Responsibilities
- Work with the CEO, regional team, and partner CEOs to create, refine, and implement a strategy for advancing Teach For All's global priorities in the region
- Identify the needs of our partners and prospective partners, determining the best strategies to utilize network resources for addressing regional challenges
- Foster an inclusive, supportive, learning culture across the continent
- Create opportunities for learning and leadership development among current and prospective partner CEOs, staff, teachers, and alumni
- Craft a strategy for establishing a strong presence in Africa, boosting our visibility, and growing our funding sources
- Strengthen ties with regional, bi-lateral, and multilateral organizations across Africa to enhance our regional impact
- Represent Teach For All's Africa region externally, speaking and writing at global and regional levels
- Actively seek and cultivate new funding opportunities for our operations in Africa and our network partners, in collaboration with the Global Development team and the Multilateral team
- Coach and lead regional staff members to ensure high performance, leadership development, strong culture, and effective allocation of financial and staff resources across the region to maximize regional impact
Benefits
- Commitment to cultivating a culture in which all staff members feel they belong, are valued for their contributions, and have an impact on our organization's progress
- Professional and personal enriching experiences that will allow ample opportunities to make a positive impact to the work of Teach For All and beyond
- Comprehensive benefits package designed for your well-being and work-life needs
- All roles are 100% remote, with the option for in-office collaboration in some locations
- Generous time off and flexible work arrangements
