Lead, Early Stage Strategy and Support

Summary

Join Teach For All as a Global Lead, Early Stage Strategy & Support to empower entrepreneurs in launching new organizations aligned with Teach For All's model. You will provide strategic partnership, serve as a key advisor to regional portfolio leads, support execution of early-stage policies and processes, maintain oversight of the global pipeline, and develop learning experiences and resources for entrepreneurs. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-impact, sustainable organizations. The role involves strategic thinking, problem-solving, and relationship building across diverse cultures and contexts. This position is 100% remote with some travel required, offering a comprehensive benefits package and flexible work arrangements.

Requirements

• 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
• Fluency in English is required

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience launching and/or coaching and supporting social enterprises is strongly preferred
• 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
• 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

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 development experiences and ample opportunities to make a positive impact on 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; in some locations we offer the option for in-office collaborations
• Generous time off and flexible work arrangements