Global Lead, Early Stage Strategy and Support

Teach For All

Position Summary

To advance Teach For All s 25-year vision , we are seeking a Global Lead, Early Stage Strategy & Support to ensure our ability to provide high-impact support to entrepreneurs launching new organizations that align to Teach For All s model. Success in this role will mean that:

• Founding teams and CEOs have access to the learning experiences, resources, and support that they need in order to launch high-impact, sustainable, independent organizations aligned to the Teach For All network s core purpose, values, and approach
• Teach For All staff are equipped to deliver strong, cohesive support that reflects our organizational principles and values
• The policies and processes guiding Teach For All s pre-partnership support and partnership decisions are implemented rigorously and consistently

This role will report to the current Global Lead, Early Stage Strategy & Support and will be a part of the Collective Learning and Consulting team. This role will collaborate closely with a diverse array of internal colleagues across regional and functional teams, and will liaise with external stakeholders from a wide variety of national contexts.

About the Team

The Collective Learning and Consulting team is a diverse group of over 20 staff members with an array of expertise, ranging from teacher recruitment and professional development to governance to public/private sector partnerships. In collaboration with others, the Collective Learning and Consulting team drives aggregate impact across the network by:

• Distilling and sharing insights
• Designing and facilitating meaningful learning opportunities and communities in virtual, in-person and blended spaces
• Providing tailored coaching and consulting to early stage entrepreneurs and current network partners
• Contributing insights on education, leadership, and system change to the broader global ecosystem

Responsibilities

Provide strategic partnership on executing Teach For All s Early Stage Approach and Philosophy

• Serve as a key advisor to regional portfolio leads on:
• Pursuing proactive efforts to raise awareness of the Teach For All approach among high-potential entrepreneurs
• Diagnosing prospective partner needs at different points in their journey to launch
• Leveraging Teach For All s resources and connections to support entrepreneurs
• Navigating challenges and tensions in the launch process
• Support in the execution of Teach For All s early stage policies and processes throughout the launch process, including:
• Engaging a proactive strategy to connect with potential entrepreneurs and champions
• Signing MOUs, licensing agreements, and subgrant agreements with prospective partners
• Providing intensive pre-partnership support to entrepreneurs
• Contributing to partnership decisions when entrepreneurs become eligible to join the network
• Navigating disputed territories and geopolitical sensitivities
• Maintain an ongoing bird s-eye view of the global early stage pipeline to inform strategic shifts based on emerging needs and opportunities

Develop learning experiences and resources to support entrepreneurs seeking to launch strong, sustainable organizations that are aligned to the Teach For All model

• In partnership with regional and functional colleagues, develop and maintain a suite of offerings that support entrepreneurs to:
• Develop a contextualized understanding of their organization s theory of problem, vision, and theory of change
• Create programmatic strategies around teacher placement, recruitment/selection, training/support, and impact measurement that advance the broader organizational vision
• Build partnerships with diverse stakeholders - including communities, public sector representatives, and private sector champions - in order to secure the resources and support necessary to launch and generate long-term momentum towards system change
• Develop foundations for strong governance, financial management, and staffing/organizational culture
• Strengthen their own personal leadership in service of this work
• Ensure that the holistic 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 phases of the launch process, as well as with other Teach For All network partners and members of the global organization

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 strongly preferred.
• 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 an asset.

The ideal candidate will brings 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.