Global Lead, Early Stage Strategy and Support

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.

What Teach For All Offers:

• 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
• And much more! 

Application Instructions 

If this opportunity sounds like the next best step in your career, please submit your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) and a one-page letter of motivation (in English) directly online. Your letter should summarize motivations for your application and how your skills and experience align with the terms of this opportunity. We look forward to learning about you and your passion for ensuring educational opportunity for all! 

PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications received by June 10, 2025 will be prioritized for review. Applications received after this date may be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

Work Authorization

Please note, this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. All candidates must possess permanent local work authorization/permit in order to be considered. 

Compensation

Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on country of hire and prior work experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Travel and Hours

The vast majority of support is delivered virtually; up to 10% travel may be required for in-person learning experiences and support. Given that we work across different time zones, some non-traditional hours for early or later calls are an expectation of this role.  

About Teach For All

Teach For All is a global network of over 60 independent, locally led organizations and a global organization united by a commitment to developing collective leadership to ensure all children can fulfill their potential. Each network partner recruits and develops promising leaders to teach in their nations’ under-resourced schools and communities and, with this foundation, to work with others, inside and outside of education, towards a world where all children have the education, support, and opportunity to shape a better future. Teach For All’s global organization works to increase the network’s impact by supporting the development of new organizations; fostering network connectivity and learning; providing coaching and consulting; and enabling access to global resources for the benefit of the network.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusiveness

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization that inspires individuals of all backgrounds – across nationalities, races, ethnicity, religions, political views, economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, physical disabilities, languages, ages, genders and prior experiences – to bring their full selves to the work of ensuring educational opportunity for all.

In order to maximize our effectiveness in fulfilling Teach For All’s mission, we also feel it is important to focus on increasing representation and inclusiveness with respect to two dimensions in particular: we prioritize diversity of geography because this can help us quickly understand and connect with the diverse cultures and geographies of the world. We also prioritize increasing the representation and inclusiveness of team members who themselves have experienced the inequities we’re working to address by nature of sharing the background (e.g. economic, racial and ethnic, religious) of the most disadvantaged groups in their countries.