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Director, Network Engagement Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Teachforall
Position: Director, Network Engagement – Africa
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Position Summary:
Teach For All is looking for adynamicand strategic leader to support adiversegroup of partners and prospective partners across Southern Africa working to build and deepen relationships and collaborations across the region. You will serve as an overall strategic resource to these organizations, diagnosing their needs, and marshaling network resources to meet them. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to work effectively across different country contexts and cultures, navigate ambiguity with ease, and will have experience making sound strategic decisions that drive impact in complex and changing environments.
This individual is required to have deep familiarity living and working acrossdiversecontexts in Southern Africa and must be authorized to work within the region. This position will report to the Head of Region and in the interim, the organization’s CEO.
About the Team:
This role is a key member of the Africa regional team, which is responsible for Teach For All’s engagement with current and prospective partners across the African continent as well as building awareness and support among external stakeholders for our collective work in the region.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Supporting current and prospective partners (80%):
Partner engagement:Serve as a trusted, credible, generalist thought partner and primary point of contact for a portfolio of 4-6 current and prospective partner organizations. Engage in ongoing strategic discussions with CEOs andleadershipteams to further strengthen their organizational capacity, strategic clarity, and programmatic impact. Cultivate strong, long-term relationships to achieve shared goals and mutually beneficial outcomes.
Collaborative Planning and Resource Mobilization:Facilitate the co-creation of annual partnership plans that outline how Teach For All can best support each partner’s impact, while also leveraging their unique strengths to contribute to the network’s collective goals. Collaborate with globally dispersed colleagues to strategically mobilize network resources to address partner needs and maximize impact.
Knowledge Sharing:Foster regional sharing of insights, facilitating peerlearning opportunities, and connecting partners with relevant resources and expertise within the region and broader Teach For All network. Fostercollaboration, knowledge sharing, and a strong network culture.
Learning Experiences:Facilitateimpactfullearning experiences for partners, including immersive workshops, peer-to-peer visits, and virtual exchanges.
Network Growth:Leverage your deep understanding of the Southern African landscape to identify and cultivate relationships with high-potential prospective partners. Expand and diversify the network’s reach to drive greater impact across the region.
Contribute to Africa Regional Strategy and Team Strength (20%):
Strategic Planning and Execution:Play a key role in developing, implementing, and monitoring the Africa regional strategy to maximize partner impact and advance Teach For All’s mission across the continent.
Regional Expertise and Influence:Contribute your deep understanding of the Southern African context and partner priorities to inform regional decision-making and the broader support strategy for Teach For All’s global network.
TeamCollaborationand Mentorship:Actively participate…
Title: Director, Network Engagement
Company: Teachforall
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Category: Management, Non-Profit & Social Impact
