{"jobs":[{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/educate/jobs/8121349","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":true,"requires_processing_consent":true,"requires_retention_consent":true,"retention_period":365,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":3517567,"location":{"name":"Tanzania"},"metadata":null,"id":8121349,"updated_at":"2026-09-18T08:34:06-04:00","requisition_id":"144","title":"Finance Manager","company_name":"Educate!","first_published":"2026-08-11T08:15:00-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who We Are!\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;🌍 Africa has the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population. By 2035, the continent is poised to contribute more young people to the global workforce each year than the rest of the world combined.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Educate!\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; we\u0026#39;re obsessed with impact. We leverage iterative learning to build highly scalable youth employment solutions aimed at unlocking the potential of the world’s youngest continent.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate! prepares youth in Africa to learn, earn and thrive in today’s economy by:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Introducing an employment-focused school subject into secondary and\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Delivering livelihood boot camps for out-of-school youth, with a focus on marginalized rural girls and young women.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;To date, more than 500,000 youth have been meaningfully impacted across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania, and along the way, Educate! has become the largest youth employment and skills provider in East Africa.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate! is a team of over\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/leadership-and-boards#leaders\u0026quot;\u0026gt; 300 largely African staff\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and 300 volunteer youth mentors. We prioritize building an engaging, fulfilling and growth oriented work environment. 50% of our top 30 leaders have been with us for over 5 years, 10+ alumni have started their own organizations, and 6 current or former team members were Acumen Fund East Africa fellows.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We have been backed by top foundations such as \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.imaginablefutures.com/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Imaginable Futures\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.livelihoodimpactfund.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Livelihood Impact Fund\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;,\u0026amp;nbsp; Jack Dorsey’s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://startsmall.llc/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;#startsmall\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://ciff.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;CIFF\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://echidnagiving.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Echidna Giving\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;. Educate! won a\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://jacobsfoundation.org/en/kjj18-educate/\u0026quot;\u0026gt; 2018 Klaus J. Jacobs Prize\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and a\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/blog/2015/9/16/educate-named-2015-wise-awards-winner\u0026quot;\u0026gt; 2015 WISE Award\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, and has been highlighted by\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/all-blog/2016/7/26/bill-gates-mentions-educate-in-speech-at-nelson-mandela-annual-lecture\u0026quot;\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.s4ye.org/impact-portfolio\u0026quot;\u0026gt;the World Bank’s S4YE\u0026#39;s Impact Portfolio\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, an\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/rebel-education/2016/12/uganda-school-life-educating-poverty-161216165604567.html\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Al Jazeera documentary\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;,\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.forbes.com/special-report/2014/30-under-30/social-entrepreneurs.html\u0026quot;\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3csz1pf\u0026quot;\u0026gt;BBC\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;,\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/all-blog/bookingsreport\u0026quot;\u0026gt; The Brookings Institution\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; as one of 14 case studies on scaling education, and the \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://youtu.be/jKeV9LgWf10?si=Tpov7SFCotCwESfy\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Gates Foundation as a Goalkeepers Accelerator\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;. In 2022, we received a \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/all-blog/2022/11/14/philanthropist-mackenzie-scott-announces-investment-towards-educates-vision-for-2025\u0026quot;\u0026gt;catalytic investment from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; to scale our systems change work.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate!\u0026#39;s long-term vision is to design solutions that measurably impact millions of youth across Africa each year.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Good to note: To Our Awesome Applicants! 🚀💫\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We know that incredible candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply!\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re looking for passionate individuals who believe in our mission and can bring unique perspectives to our team—not just those who check every box. We value diversity and strongly encourage women and individuals from all backgrounds to apply.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Position Overview\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Educate!\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, an award winning non-profit social enterprise is seeking an enthusiastic, systems-oriented, ethical and analytical individual with great interpersonal and communication skills to fill the Finance Manager position. She/he will be the finance lead in the organization ensuring the implementation of accounting and financial management functions, design and co-ordinate the implementation of sound accounting and financial management and control systems and procedures for all operational and administrative areas and to facilitate the maintenance of accurate and up to date financial and accounting records for effective and smooth running of all business operations under fast changing and complex circumstances.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;The Ideal candidate;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; is someone who has non-profit experience, delivers results while leading multiple projects, is willing to improve on processes and able to lead change management processes. The Finance Manager will supervise a team of three, and shall report to the Head Of Finance.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Do🌟\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Financial Management \u0026amp;amp; Oversight (30%)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Provide day-to-day leadership of the Finance function, ensuring effective implementation of financial management systems, policies, controls and procedures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Directly manage the Finance Coordinator and Finance Officer(s), including setting priorities, allocating workloads, conducting regular check-ins, providing feedback and managing performance.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coach and develop Finance team members, strengthening technical capability, ownership, accountability and readiness for increased responsibility.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead continuous improvement of Finance processes and systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, scalability and service delivery across the organization.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as a key Finance business partner to Implementation, Operations, Budget Managers and other functional leads, providing timely financial guidance to support effective programme planning and delivery.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work proactively with internal stakeholders to understand upcoming activities, anticipate financial requirements and ensure budgets, approvals, payment arrangements and supporting documentation are ready ahead of implementation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Provide financial insights, analysis and recommendations to management to support strategic and operational decision-making, including preparation of ad hoc financial scenarios where required.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identify and escalate significant financial, compliance, operational or control risks and work with relevant stakeholders to develop appropriate mitigation actions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure the effective operation and continuous strengthening of internal controls across key financial processes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure compliance with applicable Tanzania Revenue Authority, NGO regulatory and other statutory financial requirements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Act as a key Finance contact for external stakeholders including banks, tax advisors, auditors and other contracted financial service providers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coordinate with the Group Finance team, including Country Finance Managers, Controllers and the Group controller, on accounting requirements, financial deliverables, systems and organization-wide Finance priorities.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Financial Reporting (30%)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure the monthly budget balances report is up to date and shared with budget holders\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Confirm expense codes on all requests as they are received, correct where necessary through the budget manager.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Minimize the number of errors from the team through constant feedback and also in reporting.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prepare and analyze accurate monthly financial and management reports, including; income statement, balance sheet, budget and variance, projections and forecast, and cash flow\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Submit accurate, complete and timely management reports.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coordinate the preparation of the audited financial statements and all tax returns\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reporting as needed to the regional finance team on Educate! financials\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Financial Control \u0026amp;amp; Accounting (20%)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Observe and implement all Educate! accounting systems, payments, bookkeeping, and statutory filing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure that all financial transactions are processed accurately, in a timely manner, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles through the QuickBooks system, identifying and correcting any variances.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop, implement, and maintain processes and controls that are current best practices related to transaction processing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage, oversee, process (as appropriate), all of the following transactions: payroll, accounts payable, revenue and expense, fixed assets, cash, bank reconciliations, and allocations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Perform month-end closing procedures, including account reconciliations, and updating schedules.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain an orderly accounting filing system\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Revenue management \u0026amp;amp; improvement of payment systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Budget Management (20%)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Involved in the preparation of periodic budgets and updates\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with budget managers by sharing budgets and providing support and clarity where needed.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure budgets are entered into the accounting system.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure BVA reports are prepared and have clear explanations at month-end.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Share monthly BVA reports with budget holders for ease of planning.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Share quarterly BVA reports with clear explanations\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Monitor the budget memos and update the approved budgets and QuickBooks with the Budget Memos where needed\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Offer periodic training or refresher training to the teams aimed at improving financial management, discipline and accountability as stipulated in our policies and procedures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who You Are 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;BSc. in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration or Commerce\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be a \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Member of CPA (T) \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;(NBAA) in good standing\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficiency in Ms. Excel and QuickBooks.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Finance \u0026amp;amp; Accounting experience working in a non-profit environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Minimum of 3-5 years \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;of finance and accounting experience, including finance, accounting, audit, and analysis (including gathering, evaluating, presenting, and reporting financial information to management and external stakeholders).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Minimum of 3-5 year\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;s of managerial experience leading finance teams and cross-function collaborations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Solid experience in coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Entrepreneurial drive and proven ability to take ownership and lead the team’s combined learning.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborative, data-oriented approach to problem-solving.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed manner, seeking out areas that need attention rather than being asked to look at specific problem areas.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Consistently asks for help and seeks advice from colleagues to let the best idea or process win.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Engaging and interactive communicator with a passion for coaching others.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fits our Five Culture Tenets (see What is Educate! About? below); Learn more by looking at \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/careers/#culturedeck\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Educate!’s culture deck here\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Skills/experience this candidate absolutely must have (MUST HAVEs)?\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;People Relations skills\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Attention to detail\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Personal organization and Coordination skills\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Good written \u0026amp;amp; verbal communication skills\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Problem solving\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to use the google drive (docs, sheets, slides and forms)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;High level of integrity\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strategic thinking\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prioritization and project management\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong management skills\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Offer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;img class=\u0026quot;an1\u0026quot; style=\u0026quot;max-width: 100%;\u0026quot; src=\u0026quot;https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f4bc/32.png\u0026quot; alt=\u0026quot;💼\u0026quot; data-emoji=\u0026quot;💼\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A vibrant, mission-driven environment with a supportive and fun team.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Competitive salary\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;based on experience.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Learning \u0026amp;amp; growth opportunities\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Application Process\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Rolling basis, interviews happening soon!\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Terms\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Location is Tanzania, preferably Mwanza OR Arusha\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Our Culture \u0026amp;amp; Tenets(Values)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 🌱\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We’re ambitious. Are you? \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Educate! is growing fast, so new opportunities are opening up and expanding all the time. We’re inspired by people with drive, and we love to help them reach their full potential. We expect everyone at Educate! to contribute above and beyond their job description, grow their skills, and advance their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey of their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We put Youth First, Impact-Obsessed \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;- We are purpose-driven, focused on impact, and prioritize what truly matters. We listen to youth, design our efforts around their needs, and ensure every dollar creates transformative experiences they value.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We Exceed Expectations - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We take pride in going above and beyond to achieve the best results—proactively identifying problems and seeking solutions without waiting or stopping at what\u0026#39;s requested.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We Are Always Learning - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We are committed to seeking and applying new knowledge and ideas. We stay open-minded and continuously try new things, experiment, grow, and improve. We invest in learning for ourselves and our teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are One Team, Many Views \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;- We value all individuals, believe diverse ideas and open dialogue drive excellence, foster a supportive and respectful environment where everyone can freely express themselves. We work as one team and prioritize the organization\u0026#39;s mission over personal or team interests.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We have the Startup Mindset - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We innovate relentlessly to grow our impact, we never think “we have arrived” or “we’re done.”We constantly challenge the status quo, embrace change, and move quickly toward our vision. Unafraid of failure, we question anything that hinders progress.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Every person at Educate! — from interns to the executive director — is evaluated by how they live up to these five cultural tenets. They are at the core of how we achieve our mission and why we work as well as we do.\u0026amp;nbsp; Educate is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In creating this environment, we encourage people from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences to join our diverse team.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re committed to ensuring all candidates are screened for \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;child and youth safety\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. As part of the process, candidates must successfully complete our \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;standard background verification\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; and \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;safeguarding review in accordance with local legal standards\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. Educate! reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment if any screening results indicate potential risks to youth.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":41691,"name":"Finance","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":232112,"name":"Tanzania","location":"Tanzania","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":null,"ai_opt_out_request_url":null},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/educate/jobs/8213232","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":true,"requires_processing_consent":true,"requires_retention_consent":true,"retention_period":365,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":3554509,"location":{"name":"Educate! | Remote | ~10–12 hours per week | Consultancy"},"metadata":null,"id":8213232,"updated_at":"2026-09-22T08:23:55-04:00","requisition_id":"157","title":"Fractional Senior People Advisor ","company_name":"Educate!","first_published":"2026-09-18T07:54:35-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who We Are!\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;🌍 Africa has the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population. By 2035, the continent is poised to contribute more young people to the global workforce each year than the rest of the world combined.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Educate!\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; we\u0026#39;re obsessed with impact. We leverage iterative learning to build highly scalable youth employment solutions aimed at unlocking the potential of the world’s youngest continent.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate! prepares youth in Africa to learn, earn and thrive in today’s economy by:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Introducing an employment-focused school subject into secondary and\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Delivering livelihood boot camps for out-of-school youth, with a focus on marginalized rural girls and young women.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;To date, more than 500,000 youth have been meaningfully impacted across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania, and along the way, Educate! has become the largest youth employment and skills provider in East Africa.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate! is a team of over\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/leadership-and-boards#leaders\u0026quot;\u0026gt; 300 largely African staff\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and 300 volunteer youth mentors. We prioritize building an engaging, fulfilling and growth oriented work environment. 50% of our top 30 leaders have been with us for over 5 years, 10+ alumni have started their own organizations, and 6 current or former team members were Acumen Fund East Africa fellows.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We have been backed by top foundations such as \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.imaginablefutures.com/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Imaginable Futures\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.livelihoodimpactfund.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Livelihood Impact Fund\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;,\u0026amp;nbsp; Jack Dorsey’s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://startsmall.llc/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;#startsmall\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://ciff.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;CIFF\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://echidnagiving.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Echidna Giving\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;. Educate! won a\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://jacobsfoundation.org/en/kjj18-educate/\u0026quot;\u0026gt; 2018 Klaus J. Jacobs Prize\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and a\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/blog/2015/9/16/educate-named-2015-wise-awards-winner\u0026quot;\u0026gt; 2015 WISE Award\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, and has been highlighted by\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/all-blog/2016/7/26/bill-gates-mentions-educate-in-speech-at-nelson-mandela-annual-lecture\u0026quot;\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.s4ye.org/impact-portfolio\u0026quot;\u0026gt;the World Bank’s S4YE\u0026#39;s Impact Portfolio\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, an\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/rebel-education/2016/12/uganda-school-life-educating-poverty-161216165604567.html\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Al Jazeera documentary\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;,\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.forbes.com/special-report/2014/30-under-30/social-entrepreneurs.html\u0026quot;\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3csz1pf\u0026quot;\u0026gt;BBC\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;,\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/all-blog/bookingsreport\u0026quot;\u0026gt; The Brookings Institution\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; as one of 14 case studies on scaling education, and the \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://youtu.be/jKeV9LgWf10?si=Tpov7SFCotCwESfy\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Gates Foundation as a Goalkeepers Accelerator\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;. In 2022, we received a \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/all-blog/2022/11/14/philanthropist-mackenzie-scott-announces-investment-towards-educates-vision-for-2025\u0026quot;\u0026gt;catalytic investment from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; to scale our systems change work.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate!\u0026#39;s long-term vision is to design solutions that measurably impact millions of youth across Africa each year.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Good to note: To Our Awesome Applicants! 🚀💫\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We know that incredible candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply!\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re looking for passionate individuals who believe in our mission and can bring unique perspectives to our team—not just those who check every box. We value diversity and strongly encourage women and individuals from all backgrounds to apply.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Position Overview\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate! is looking for a Fractional Senior People Advisor to partner with our CEO and executive team as a senior people advisor.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate! is now 300+ staff across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania. At this size our most interesting people problems aren\u0026#39;t administrative. They\u0026#39;re about how we manage growth across countries, how we apply policy and employment law to get the best outcome for the business and the people in it, and most importantly, strong communications in bringing our people along in the decisions we make.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is a senior, part-time advisory engagement, roughly 10–12 hours per week, fully remote. You will not run the people function; that sits with our Global People \u0026amp;amp; HR Director. You will be the seasoned people business partner our executive team leans on when the stakes are high: someone who reads a situation quickly, can decipher what the policy and the law actually allow, and helps the exec team choose the option that holds up commercially, legally, and with the team.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Do🌟\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Partner with the exec team on people decisions\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Act as a senior people business partner to the CEO and exec team\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bring an independent read on org design, team composition, and succession questions as Educate! scales\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Pressure-test decisions before they are made, and name the risks nobody else is naming\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Apply policy and employment law to get the best outcome for the business and our people\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Translate our existing global policy and countries\u0026#39; employment law into practical options the exec team can act on: what we can do, what it costs us, and what it does to trust\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Advise on the live, consequential cases: restructures, exits, performance situations, grievances and investigations across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Judge when a global standard should hold and when local context should shift how we apply it\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Flag where our current policy is getting in the way of a good business or people outcome, so we can fix it\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Work on team dynamics and development\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coach individual team members through the interpersonal and cross-cultural dynamics of a matrixed, multi-country organization\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design and, where useful, facilitate sessions that get the team moving when it is stuck\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Sharpen how people decisions get communicated\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Shape the messaging behind restructures, policy changes, and leadership transitions before they land\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Edit and stress-test internal communications so they read as clear, honest, and consistent with how we talk about ourselves\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Advise on what to say, what to hold, and when to say it\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who You Are 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;8+ years in senior HR, people, or organizational development roles. This can include time as a startup people leader, an HR business partner to an executive team or as an advisor to a CEO.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong writing. You can take a difficult people decision and turn it into communication people accept\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfortable being the outside voice: direct with the top leaders, discreet with what you hear, and unattached to being the one who executes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fits our Five Culture Tenets (see What is Educate! About? below); Learn more by looking at \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/careers/#culturedeck\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Educate!’s culture deck here\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Terms\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fully remote.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Approximately 10–12 hours per week, engaged on a consultancy basis\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Initial engagement with the intention to extend based on fit and need\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Compensation will be competitive and based on experience\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Our Culture \u0026amp;amp; Tenets(Values)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 🌱\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We’re ambitious. Are you? \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Educate! is growing fast, so new opportunities are opening up and expanding all the time. We’re inspired by people with drive, and we love to help them reach their full potential. We expect everyone at Educate! to contribute above and beyond their job description, grow their skills, and advance their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey of their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We put Youth First, Impact-Obsessed \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;- We are purpose-driven, focused on impact, and prioritize what truly matters. We listen to youth, design our efforts around their needs, and ensure every dollar creates transformative experiences they value.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We Exceed Expectations - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We take pride in going above and beyond to achieve the best results—proactively identifying problems and seeking solutions without waiting or stopping at what\u0026#39;s requested.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We Are Always Learning - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We are committed to seeking and applying new knowledge and ideas. We stay open-minded and continuously try new things, experiment, grow, and improve. We invest in learning for ourselves and our teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are One Team, Many Views \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;- We value all individuals, believe diverse ideas and open dialogue drive excellence, foster a supportive and respectful environment where everyone can freely express themselves. We work as one team and prioritize the organization\u0026#39;s mission over personal or team interests.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We have the Startup Mindset - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We innovate relentlessly to grow our impact, we never think “we have arrived” or “we’re done.”We constantly challenge the status quo, embrace change, and move quickly toward our vision. Unafraid of failure, we question anything that hinders progress.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Every person at Educate! — from interns to the executive director — is evaluated by how they live up to these five cultural tenets. They are at the core of how we achieve our mission and why we work as well as we do.\u0026amp;nbsp; Educate is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In creating this environment, we encourage people from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences to join our diverse team.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re committed to ensuring all candidates are screened for \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;child and youth safety\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. As part of the process, candidates must successfully complete our \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;standard background verification\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; and \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;safeguarding review in accordance with local legal standards\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. 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By 2035, the continent is poised to contribute more young people to the global workforce each year than the rest of the world combined.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Educate!\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; we\u0026#39;re obsessed with impact. We leverage iterative learning to build highly scalable youth employment solutions aimed at unlocking the potential of the world’s youngest continent.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate! prepares youth in Africa to learn, earn and thrive in today’s economy by:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Introducing an employment-focused school subject into secondary and\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Delivering livelihood boot camps for out-of-school youth, with a focus on marginalized rural girls and young women.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;To date, more than 500,000 youth have been meaningfully impacted across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania, and along the way, Educate! has become the largest youth employment and skills provider in East Africa.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate! is a team of over\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/leadership-and-boards#leaders\u0026quot;\u0026gt; 300 largely African staff\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and 300 volunteer youth mentors. We prioritize building an engaging, fulfilling and growth oriented work environment. 50% of our top 30 leaders have been with us for over 5 years, 10+ alumni have started their own organizations, and 6 current or former team members were Acumen Fund East Africa fellows.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We have been backed by top foundations such as \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.imaginablefutures.com/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Imaginable Futures\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.livelihoodimpactfund.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Livelihood Impact Fund\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;,\u0026amp;nbsp; Jack Dorsey’s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://startsmall.llc/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;#startsmall\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://ciff.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;CIFF\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://echidnagiving.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Echidna Giving\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;. Educate! won a\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://jacobsfoundation.org/en/kjj18-educate/\u0026quot;\u0026gt; 2018 Klaus J. Jacobs Prize\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and a\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/blog/2015/9/16/educate-named-2015-wise-awards-winner\u0026quot;\u0026gt; 2015 WISE Award\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, and has been highlighted by\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/all-blog/2016/7/26/bill-gates-mentions-educate-in-speech-at-nelson-mandela-annual-lecture\u0026quot;\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.s4ye.org/impact-portfolio\u0026quot;\u0026gt;the World Bank’s S4YE\u0026#39;s Impact Portfolio\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, an\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/rebel-education/2016/12/uganda-school-life-educating-poverty-161216165604567.html\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Al Jazeera documentary\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;,\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.forbes.com/special-report/2014/30-under-30/social-entrepreneurs.html\u0026quot;\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3csz1pf\u0026quot;\u0026gt;BBC\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;,\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/all-blog/bookingsreport\u0026quot;\u0026gt; The Brookings Institution\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; as one of 14 case studies on scaling education, and the \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://youtu.be/jKeV9LgWf10?si=Tpov7SFCotCwESfy\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Gates Foundation as a Goalkeepers Accelerator\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;. In 2022, we received a \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/all-blog/2022/11/14/philanthropist-mackenzie-scott-announces-investment-towards-educates-vision-for-2025\u0026quot;\u0026gt;catalytic investment from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; to scale our systems change work.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate!\u0026#39;s long-term vision is to design solutions that measurably impact millions of youth across Africa each year.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Good to note: To Our Awesome Applicants! 🚀💫\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We know that incredible candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply!\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re looking for passionate individuals who believe in our mission and can bring unique perspectives to our team—not just those who check every box. We value diversity and strongly encourage women and individuals from all backgrounds to apply.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Position Overview\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Educate!\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, we’re obsessed with impact. We leverage iterative learning to build cost-effective, scalable youth employment solutions aimed at unlocking the potential of the world’s youngest continent - and great people are at the heart of it.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Even if you don’t see a role with your name on it (yet), don’t let that stop you.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re always looking to connect with curious minds, bold thinkers, and passionate doers across areas like:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;People and Culture: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Drives the full employee lifecycle from hiring and onboarding to development and engagement, while shaping a strong, inclusive organizational culture.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Program Delivery: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Executes day-to-day program operations, working closely with stakeholders and communities to ensure effective and timely delivery of impact.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Operations: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Ensures the organization runs efficiently by managing internal systems, processes, logistics, and cross-functional coordination.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Finance: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Manages financial planning, reporting, and compliance to ensure transparent, efficient, and accountable use of resources.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Performance Metrics and Evaluation: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Tracks and analyzes program performance, providing insights that drive continuous improvement and decision-making.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Admin and Procurement: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Oversees administrative support and sourcing processes, ensuring smooth operations through efficient procurement and resource management.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Product Development: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Leads the design, development, and scaling of products or solutions, working cross-functionally to improve user experience and impact.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Fundraising and External Relations: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Mobilizes resources and builds strategic relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders to sustain and grow organizational impact.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Policy and Partnerships: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Shapes policy engagement and manages relationships with governments, institutions, and strategic partners to enable program success and scale.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Research, Measurement and Evaluation: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Conducts rigorous research and evaluations to inform program design, measure impact, and contribute to broader sector knowledge.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Learning Experience Design: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Designs learning experiences, training programs, and content that build skills, enhance knowledge, and improve program delivery.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Field Operations: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Coordinates all on-the-ground logistics and partnerships - securing sites, preparing participants, provisioning resources, and engaging stakeholders to enable smooth program delivery.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Marketing and Communications: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Manages brand, storytelling, and outreach, driving awareness, engagement, and communication with key audiences and stakeholders.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technology and AI\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; - Builds and scales systems, and AI solutions that enable efficient operations, strengthen decision-making, and support impactful program delivery across the organization.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Think of this as an open invitation to join our talent community.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;If you believe your skills and experience could add something special to our team, we’d love to hear your story. Tell us:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;What drives you\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;What you’ve built or contributed to\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The kind of problems you’re excited to solve next\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;When the right opportunity comes along, we won’t just be looking at resumes, we’ll be looking for people who are aligned with our mission and ready to make an impact.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Your next chapter could start here. Let’s stay connected.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Our Culture \u0026amp;amp; Tenets(Values)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 🌱\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We’re ambitious. Are you? \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Educate! is growing fast, so new opportunities are opening up and expanding all the time. We’re inspired by people with drive, and we love to help them reach their full potential. We expect everyone at Educate! to contribute above and beyond their job description, grow their skills, and advance their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey of their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We put Youth First, Impact-Obsessed \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;- We are purpose-driven, focused on impact, and prioritize what truly matters. We listen to youth, design our efforts around their needs, and ensure every dollar creates transformative experiences they value.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We Exceed Expectations - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We take pride in going above and beyond to achieve the best results—proactively identifying problems and seeking solutions without waiting or stopping at what\u0026#39;s requested.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We Are Always Learning - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We are committed to seeking and applying new knowledge and ideas. We stay open-minded and continuously try new things, experiment, grow, and improve. We invest in learning for ourselves and our teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are One Team, Many Views \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;- We value all individuals, believe diverse ideas and open dialogue drive excellence, foster a supportive and respectful environment where everyone can freely express themselves. We work as one team and prioritize the organization\u0026#39;s mission over personal or team interests.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We have the Startup Mindset - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We innovate relentlessly to grow our impact, we never think “we have arrived” or “we’re done.”We constantly challenge the status quo, embrace change, and move quickly toward our vision. Unafraid of failure, we question anything that hinders progress.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Every person at Educate! — from interns to the executive director — is evaluated by how they live up to these five cultural tenets. They are at the core of how we achieve our mission and why we work as well as we do.\u0026amp;nbsp; Educate is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In creating this environment, we encourage people from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences to join our diverse team.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re committed to ensuring all candidates are screened for \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;child and youth safety\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. As part of the process, candidates must successfully complete our \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;standard background verification\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; and \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;safeguarding review in accordance with local legal standards\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. 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By 2035, the continent is poised to contribute more young people to the global workforce each year than the rest of the world combined.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Educate!\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; we\u0026#39;re obsessed with impact. We leverage iterative learning to build highly scalable youth employment solutions aimed at unlocking the potential of the world’s youngest continent.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate! prepares youth in Africa to learn, earn and thrive in today’s economy by:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Introducing an employment-focused school subject into secondary and\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Delivering livelihood boot camps for out-of-school youth, with a focus on marginalized rural girls and young women.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;To date, more than 500,000 youth have been meaningfully impacted across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania, and along the way, Educate! has become the largest youth employment and skills provider in East Africa.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate! is a team of over\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/leadership-and-boards#leaders\u0026quot;\u0026gt; 300 largely African staff\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and 300 volunteer youth mentors. We prioritize building an engaging, fulfilling and growth oriented work environment. 50% of our top 30 leaders have been with us for over 5 years, 10+ alumni have started their own organizations, and 6 current or former team members were Acumen Fund East Africa fellows.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We have been backed by top foundations such as \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.imaginablefutures.com/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Imaginable Futures\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.livelihoodimpactfund.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Livelihood Impact Fund\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;,\u0026amp;nbsp; Jack Dorsey’s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://startsmall.llc/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;#startsmall\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://ciff.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;CIFF\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://echidnagiving.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Echidna Giving\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;. Educate! won a\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://jacobsfoundation.org/en/kjj18-educate/\u0026quot;\u0026gt; 2018 Klaus J. Jacobs Prize\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and a\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/blog/2015/9/16/educate-named-2015-wise-awards-winner\u0026quot;\u0026gt; 2015 WISE Award\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, and has been highlighted by\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/all-blog/2016/7/26/bill-gates-mentions-educate-in-speech-at-nelson-mandela-annual-lecture\u0026quot;\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.s4ye.org/impact-portfolio\u0026quot;\u0026gt;the World Bank’s S4YE\u0026#39;s Impact Portfolio\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, an\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/rebel-education/2016/12/uganda-school-life-educating-poverty-161216165604567.html\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Al Jazeera documentary\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;,\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.forbes.com/special-report/2014/30-under-30/social-entrepreneurs.html\u0026quot;\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3csz1pf\u0026quot;\u0026gt;BBC\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;,\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/all-blog/bookingsreport\u0026quot;\u0026gt; The Brookings Institution\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; as one of 14 case studies on scaling education, and the \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://youtu.be/jKeV9LgWf10?si=Tpov7SFCotCwESfy\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Gates Foundation as a Goalkeepers Accelerator\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;. In 2022, we received a \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/all-blog/2022/11/14/philanthropist-mackenzie-scott-announces-investment-towards-educates-vision-for-2025\u0026quot;\u0026gt;catalytic investment from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; to scale our systems change work.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate!\u0026#39;s long-term vision is to design solutions that measurably impact millions of youth across Africa each year.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Good to note: To Our Awesome Applicants! 🚀💫\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We know that incredible candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply!\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re looking for passionate individuals who believe in our mission and can bring unique perspectives to our team—not just those who check every box. We value diversity and strongly encourage women and individuals from all backgrounds to apply.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Position Overview\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Over the past four years, Educate! has grown 3x — and we’re just getting started. With an ambitious goal of reaching $100M in revenue by 2035, we are building the team and infrastructure to match the scale of our vision. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing organization at a key inflection point.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Head of West Coast Philanthropy is a new and entrepreneurial role on Educate!’s revenue team — purpose-built to open a new channel of high-net-worth and technology-sector philanthropy across the West Coast of the United States. This is not a traditional fundraising role. Success here comes from understanding how influential communities form, building authentic trust with exceptional people, and creating pathways that connect founders, investors, operators, and next-generation philanthropists to Educate!’s mission and vision.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are looking for someone who is hungry and eager to build — not a board-level ambassador or established senior networker. The ideal candidate brings a commercial mindset, strong communication skills, and the credibility to operate independently within founder and tech ecosystems, including managing a ~10–11 hour time difference from our East Africa-based team. Over time, as this channel grows, so will your portfolio, revenue responsibility, and leadership opportunity within the organization.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As Head, you will own the West Coast philanthropy channel end-to-end — setting segment strategy in consultation with the Director of Philanthropy and Global Director of Development and building the systems, and revenue base that let it scale.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Do🌟\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; Relationship Management \u0026amp;amp; Portfolio Development (30%)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as Educate!’s primary point of contact for a new portfolio of high-net-worth individual donors, family offices, and tech-sector philanthropists on the US West Coast.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build trusted, long-term partnerships with founders, operators, AI and technology leaders, and next-generation philanthropists interested in global development and economic opportunity.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identify and develop new relationships with prospective supporters in founder, investor, effective altruism, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Represent Educate! with professionalism, credibility, and warmth in external engagements, tailoring your approach to the audiences and communities you are building within.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Accountable for the West Coast channel\u0026#39;s revenue targets and growth trajectory.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manages the organization\u0026#39;s highest-stakes West Coast funder relationships, escalating to the Director only when genuinely necessary.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain a deep understanding of partner priorities and proactively identify opportunities to align Educate!’s work with their interests and giving strategies.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; Network Development \u0026amp;amp; Sourcing (25%)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Map and engage relevant communities across the West Coast — including tech company ecosystems, AI labs, startup networks, EA communities, venture firms, and family offices.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to introduce Educate! to new networks, communities, and potential champions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective partners, with clear strategies for progression and conversion.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with Educate!’s executive team and board members to leverage their networks and create warm introductions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop a repeatable sourcing process that can scale as the portfolio and channel grow.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; Convenings \u0026amp;amp; Community Building (25%)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design and host intimate gatherings, dinners, learning sessions, and other experiences that bring exceptional people together around Educate!’s mission and vision.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Create meaningful opportunities for prospective supporters to engage with Educate!’s work, evidence, and impact — connecting vision to action.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with Educate!’s program and communications teams to bring authentic stories and evidence to the communities you are building within.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build Educate!’s brand and credibility within West Coast philanthropic, tech, and founder communities.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identify and assess comparable organizations’ networks and pipelines as a source of potential candidates and champions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; Strategic Execution \u0026amp;amp; Communications (20%)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop compelling pitches, one-pagers, and communications tailored to tech-sector and high-net-worth audiences, translating Educate!’s evidence and ambition into clear opportunities for partnership.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain organized pipeline tracking and provide regular reporting on relationship development, revenue progress, and network activity.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work closely with the broader development team to coordinate proposals, reporting, and stewardship for West Coast funders.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Set 1–2 year strategy and goals for the channel in consultation with leadership — meaningful ownership of segment strategy, not just execution against a plan set by others.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proactively keep the Director/Global Director informed on key developments; bring fully-formed recommendations, not open problems, when escalation is needed.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who You Are 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role is well-suited for a driven, commercially-minded professional with a track record of owning a portfolio, business line, or major relationship book independently — not just contributing to one. Typically 8–10+ years of relevant experience, though we care more about demonstrated ownership and scope than tenure.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are less interested in a specific career path than in your ability to build trust with influential people and turn relationships into meaningful partnerships. The ideal candidate brings:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A strong ability to build and sustain relationships with influential people — you move comfortably in founder, investor, or operator circles and can engage credibly with people who build companies, back ideas, and make decisions quickly.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A commercial mindset and pipeline orientation — whether from fundraising, partnerships, business development, venture, sales, or startup experience, you know how to build momentum and move opportunities forward.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong communication skills — you can distill complex ideas clearly, tailor messages for different audiences, and inspire action through compelling storytelling and conversation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Data-driven thinking and intellectual credibility — you can engage substantively with Educate!’s evidence base, interpret impact data, and communicate it convincingly to analytically-minded audiences.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;An entrepreneurial approach — you are energized by operating with ownership and building a process where one does not yet exist.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A self-directed working style, with the ability to operate independently across a significant time zone difference from the core team.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong existing networks within West Coast technology, founder, or philanthropic communities is a significant advantage.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Backgrounds that could be a strong fit include:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Venture capital, startup ecosystems, or founder communities\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strategic partnerships, business development, or enterprise sales\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Investor relations or capital raising\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Community building or ecosystem development\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Executive networking and relationship management, or chief-of-staff roles at tech companies\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Major gifts fundraising or philanthropy advisory\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building or scaling organizations as a founder or early operator\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Offer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;img class=\u0026quot;an1\u0026quot; style=\u0026quot;max-width: 100%;\u0026quot; src=\u0026quot;https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f4bc/32.png\u0026quot; alt=\u0026quot;💼\u0026quot; data-emoji=\u0026quot;💼\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Educate! is committed to paying market-based compensation for this role. This is our first hire in San Francisco and first hire specializing in High Net Worth giving, so we don\u0026#39;t have a set salary band for this role or this location; we will be learning about the market through this hiring process. We will begin conversations about salary expectations early in the process, with the goal of respecting your time.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;If you are hesitant to apply without further information about salary, please reach out to \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;mailto:alessandro@experienceeducate.org\u0026quot;\u0026gt;alessandro@experienceeducate.org\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and share your LinkedIn profile; if you are a strong candidate based on your LinkedIn profile then someone will reach out to you for a quick conversation before you apply.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;This is a full-time position. A minimum two-year commitment is requested to best meet potential professional growth at Educate! and team needs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;This role is based on the US West Coast (San Francisco Bay Area strongly preferred).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You will operate with a high degree of independence, working remotely with strong support from Educate!’s global team. The primary team is based in East Africa (~10–11 hour time difference), and we are looking for someone who is self-directed, proactive, and comfortable managing their own workstreams across time zones.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Our Culture \u0026amp;amp; Tenets(Values)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 🌱\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We’re ambitious. Are you? \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Educate! is growing fast, so new opportunities are opening up and expanding all the time. We’re inspired by people with drive, and we love to help them reach their full potential. We expect everyone at Educate! to contribute above and beyond their job description, grow their skills, and advance their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey of their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We put Youth First, Impact-Obsessed \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;- We are purpose-driven, focused on impact, and prioritize what truly matters. We listen to youth, design our efforts around their needs, and ensure every dollar creates transformative experiences they value.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We Exceed Expectations - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We take pride in going above and beyond to achieve the best results—proactively identifying problems and seeking solutions without waiting or stopping at what\u0026#39;s requested.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We Are Always Learning - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We are committed to seeking and applying new knowledge and ideas. We stay open-minded and continuously try new things, experiment, grow, and improve. We invest in learning for ourselves and our teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are One Team, Many Views \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;- We value all individuals, believe diverse ideas and open dialogue drive excellence, foster a supportive and respectful environment where everyone can freely express themselves. We work as one team and prioritize the organization\u0026#39;s mission over personal or team interests.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We have the Startup Mindset - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We innovate relentlessly to grow our impact, we never think “we have arrived” or “we’re done.”We constantly challenge the status quo, embrace change, and move quickly toward our vision. Unafraid of failure, we question anything that hinders progress.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Every person at Educate! — from interns to the executive director — is evaluated by how they live up to these five cultural tenets. They are at the core of how we achieve our mission and why we work as well as we do.\u0026amp;nbsp; Educate is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In creating this environment, we encourage people from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences to join our diverse team.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re committed to ensuring all candidates are screened for \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;child and youth safety\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. As part of the process, candidates must successfully complete our \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;standard background verification\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; and \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;safeguarding review in accordance with local legal standards\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. 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By 2035, the continent is poised to contribute more young people to the global workforce each year than the rest of the world combined.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Educate!\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; we\u0026#39;re obsessed with impact. We leverage iterative learning to build highly scalable youth employment solutions aimed at unlocking the potential of the world’s youngest continent.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate! prepares youth in Africa to learn, earn and thrive in today’s economy by:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Introducing an employment-focused school subject into secondary and\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Delivering livelihood boot camps for out-of-school youth, with a focus on marginalized rural girls and young women.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;To date, more than 500,000 youth have been meaningfully impacted across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania, and along the way, Educate! has become the largest youth employment and skills provider in East Africa.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate! is a team of over\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/leadership-and-boards#leaders\u0026quot;\u0026gt; 300 largely African staff\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and 300 volunteer youth mentors. We prioritize building an engaging, fulfilling and growth oriented work environment. 50% of our top 30 leaders have been with us for over 5 years, 10+ alumni have started their own organizations, and 6 current or former team members were Acumen Fund East Africa fellows.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We have been backed by top foundations such as \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.imaginablefutures.com/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Imaginable Futures\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.livelihoodimpactfund.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Livelihood Impact Fund\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;,\u0026amp;nbsp; Jack Dorsey’s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://startsmall.llc/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;#startsmall\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://ciff.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;CIFF\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://echidnagiving.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Echidna Giving\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;. Educate! won a\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://jacobsfoundation.org/en/kjj18-educate/\u0026quot;\u0026gt; 2018 Klaus J. Jacobs Prize\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and a\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/blog/2015/9/16/educate-named-2015-wise-awards-winner\u0026quot;\u0026gt; 2015 WISE Award\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, and has been highlighted by\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/all-blog/2016/7/26/bill-gates-mentions-educate-in-speech-at-nelson-mandela-annual-lecture\u0026quot;\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.s4ye.org/impact-portfolio\u0026quot;\u0026gt;the World Bank’s S4YE\u0026#39;s Impact Portfolio\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, an\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/rebel-education/2016/12/uganda-school-life-educating-poverty-161216165604567.html\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Al Jazeera documentary\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;,\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.forbes.com/special-report/2014/30-under-30/social-entrepreneurs.html\u0026quot;\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3csz1pf\u0026quot;\u0026gt;BBC\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;,\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/all-blog/bookingsreport\u0026quot;\u0026gt; The Brookings Institution\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; as one of 14 case studies on scaling education, and the \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://youtu.be/jKeV9LgWf10?si=Tpov7SFCotCwESfy\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Gates Foundation as a Goalkeepers Accelerator\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;. In 2022, we received a \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/all-blog/2022/11/14/philanthropist-mackenzie-scott-announces-investment-towards-educates-vision-for-2025\u0026quot;\u0026gt;catalytic investment from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; to scale our systems change work.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate!\u0026#39;s long-term vision is to design solutions that measurably impact millions of youth across Africa each year.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Good to note: To Our Awesome Applicants! 🚀💫\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We know that incredible candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply!\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re looking for passionate individuals who believe in our mission and can bring unique perspectives to our team—not just those who check every box. We value diversity and strongly encourage women and individuals from all backgrounds to apply.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Position Overview\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Over the past four years, Educate! has grown 3x - and we\u0026#39;re just getting started. With an ambitious goal of reaching $100M in revenue by 2035, we are building the team and infrastructure to match the scale of our vision. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing organization at a key inflection point.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;High Net Worth (HNW) philanthropy represents one of the most promising frontiers in our fundraising strategy. We know the potential is enormous. We also know that unlocking it requires building the right foundations first.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;That\u0026#39;s where you come in.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is not a role for someone who wants to step into a polished, fully-built function. This is a role for a builder - someone who thrives in high-ambiguity environments, is energized by creating infrastructure from scratch, and understands that the most durable fundraising relationships are built on genuine connection and strategic rigour.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Over the next 18–24 months, you will lay the groundwork for a scalable, world-class HNW fundraising operation: mapping our network, developing the systems and materials that will allow us to engage high-value donors at scale, and strategically pursuing the near-term opportunities that prove the model. In doing so, you will directly shape our path to $100M — and position Educate! to make a transformational leap in impact.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Do🌟\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; Network Mapping and Donor Prospecting (20%)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build our pipeline of HNW prospects from the ground up. This means identifying the right individuals, organisations (think Jane Street, Anthropic, Bridgewater) family offices, donor-advised fund advisors, and giving networks; developing systems for prospect qualification and tracking; and creating a living, dynamic view of where every relationship stands and what it will take to move it forward. Expect to go deep on research, connect dots others miss, and build a prospecting infrastructure that scales well beyond you.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; Relationship Management Infrastructure (20%)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Implement and oversee the processes, tools, and engagement frameworks - including our CRM - that allow us to manage relationships at the highest standard - bespoke 1:1 engagement plans for our most promising prospects, and scalable stewardship approaches for a broader HNW audience. You will establish gold-standard practices that the function can grow into.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;High Net Worth (HNW) \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Fundraising Materials \u0026amp;amp; Positioning (20%)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build Educate!\u0026#39;s HNW-facing collateral: concise, compelling narratives, tailored pitch decks, funding menus, and bespoke briefings for priority prospects. We\u0026#39;re looking for someone who can write and think clearly and strategically, and who can synthesize complex programmatic information into compelling, credible stories.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; Events and Cultivation (20%)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design and coordinate intimate, high-value cultivation events - and other offerings -\u0026amp;nbsp; that deepen existing relationships and open new doors - in particular in high potential geographies (West Coast US, New York, London) leveraging our senior network. You will also increase Educate!\u0026#39;s visibility and presence at the most important external events in the HNW and philanthropy space.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; Market Intelligence and Audience Insights (20%)\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Keep your finger on the pulse of the HNW philanthropic landscape -\u0026amp;nbsp; the publications, podcasts, Substacks, social channels, and communities that shape how high-capacity donors think about giving, impact, and global development. You will synthesize these insights and feed them to our communications team, ensuring that Educate!\u0026#39;s external voice consistently shows up where it matters most.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who You Are 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are looking for someone early in a high-performance career who is ready to step into genuine ownership and make their mark. What matters most is not years of experience, but the quality of your thinking, your execution, and your drive. The ideal candidate brings:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Early but clear evidence of high performance in demanding environments — whether in consulting, a fast-growth startup, a nonprofit, or elsewhere. You take ownership, you follow through, and you find a way to make things happen.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, particularly for high-stakes, external-facing materials. You can turn a complex set of ideas into a compelling narrative -\u0026amp;nbsp; and you hold yourself to an unusually high bar.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong organizational skills and a bias for execution. You manage competing priorities without losing momentum, work independently to deadlines, and leave things more structured than you found them.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Some exposure to high-value external relationships, strategic initiatives, or fundraising -\u0026amp;nbsp; even in a supporting capacity. You understand the care and rigour required to build relationships that move large capital, and you’re ready to take on more ownership of that work.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The curiosity and intelligence to get up to speed quickly on Educate!\u0026#39;s work, our funder landscape, and the HNW philanthropy ecosystem. You don\u0026#39;t need to know everything - you need to be the kind of person who finds out fast.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A deep commitment to Educate!\u0026#39;s mission and a genuine sense of responsibility for the relationships and workflows you manage. You understand that this work matters.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fits our Five Culture Tenets (see What is Educate! About? below); Learn more by looking at \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/careers/#culturedeck\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Educate!’s culture deck here\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Offer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;img class=\u0026quot;an1\u0026quot; style=\u0026quot;max-width: 100%;\u0026quot; src=\u0026quot;https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f4bc/32.png\u0026quot; alt=\u0026quot;💼\u0026quot; data-emoji=\u0026quot;💼\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;This is a full-time position. A minimum two-year commitment is requested to best meet potential professional growth at Educate! and team needs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;This role is preferably based in the UK or East Africa. We are a distributed team and support flexible, high-trust working arrangements across time zones.\u0026quot;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A vibrant, mission-driven environment with a supportive and fun team.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Competitive salary\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;based on experience.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Learning \u0026amp;amp; growth opportunities\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Application Process\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Rolling basis, interviews happening soon!\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Terms\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;UK Remote or East Africa Preferred\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Our Culture \u0026amp;amp; Tenets(Values)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 🌱\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We’re ambitious. Are you? \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Educate! is growing fast, so new opportunities are opening up and expanding all the time. We’re inspired by people with drive, and we love to help them reach their full potential. We expect everyone at Educate! to contribute above and beyond their job description, grow their skills, and advance their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey of their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We put Youth First, Impact-Obsessed \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;- We are purpose-driven, focused on impact, and prioritize what truly matters. We listen to youth, design our efforts around their needs, and ensure every dollar creates transformative experiences they value.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We Exceed Expectations - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We take pride in going above and beyond to achieve the best results—proactively identifying problems and seeking solutions without waiting or stopping at what\u0026#39;s requested.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We Are Always Learning - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We are committed to seeking and applying new knowledge and ideas. We stay open-minded and continuously try new things, experiment, grow, and improve. We invest in learning for ourselves and our teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are One Team, Many Views \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;- We value all individuals, believe diverse ideas and open dialogue drive excellence, foster a supportive and respectful environment where everyone can freely express themselves. We work as one team and prioritize the organization\u0026#39;s mission over personal or team interests.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We have the Startup Mindset - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We innovate relentlessly to grow our impact, we never think “we have arrived” or “we’re done.”We constantly challenge the status quo, embrace change, and move quickly toward our vision. Unafraid of failure, we question anything that hinders progress.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Every person at Educate! — from interns to the executive director — is evaluated by how they live up to these five cultural tenets. They are at the core of how we achieve our mission and why we work as well as we do.\u0026amp;nbsp; Educate is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In creating this environment, we encourage people from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences to join our diverse team.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re committed to ensuring all candidates are screened for \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;child and youth safety\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. 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Educate! reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment if any screening results indicate potential risks to youth.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":24245,"name":"Fundraising \u0026 External Relations","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":269926,"name":"Global (KE, UG, TZ, RW)","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":null,"ai_opt_out_request_url":null},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/educate/jobs/8141052","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":true,"requires_processing_consent":true,"requires_retention_consent":true,"retention_period":365,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":3523344,"location":{"name":"Tanzania"},"metadata":null,"id":8141052,"updated_at":"2026-09-18T08:40:51-04:00","requisition_id":"145","title":"Partnership Delivery and Communication Specialist","company_name":"Educate!","first_published":"2026-08-21T03:54:28-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who We Are!\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;🌍 Africa has the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population. By 2035, the continent is poised to contribute more young people to the global workforce each year than the rest of the world combined.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Educate!\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; we\u0026#39;re obsessed with impact. We leverage iterative learning to build highly scalable youth employment solutions aimed at unlocking the potential of the world’s youngest continent.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate! prepares youth in Africa to learn, earn and thrive in today’s economy by:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Introducing an employment-focused school subject into secondary and\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Delivering livelihood boot camps for out-of-school youth, with a focus on marginalized rural girls and young women.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;To date, more than 500,000 youth have been meaningfully impacted across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania, and along the way, Educate! has become the largest youth employment and skills provider in East Africa.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate! is a team of over\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/leadership-and-boards#leaders\u0026quot;\u0026gt; 300 largely African staff\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and 300 volunteer youth mentors. We prioritize building an engaging, fulfilling and growth oriented work environment. 50% of our top 30 leaders have been with us for over 5 years, 10+ alumni have started their own organizations, and 6 current or former team members were Acumen Fund East Africa fellows.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We have been backed by top foundations such as \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.imaginablefutures.com/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Imaginable Futures\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.livelihoodimpactfund.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Livelihood Impact Fund\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;,\u0026amp;nbsp; Jack Dorsey’s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://startsmall.llc/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;#startsmall\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://ciff.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;CIFF\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://echidnagiving.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Echidna Giving\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;. Educate! won a\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://jacobsfoundation.org/en/kjj18-educate/\u0026quot;\u0026gt; 2018 Klaus J. Jacobs Prize\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and a\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/blog/2015/9/16/educate-named-2015-wise-awards-winner\u0026quot;\u0026gt; 2015 WISE Award\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, and has been highlighted by\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/all-blog/2016/7/26/bill-gates-mentions-educate-in-speech-at-nelson-mandela-annual-lecture\u0026quot;\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.s4ye.org/impact-portfolio\u0026quot;\u0026gt;the World Bank’s S4YE\u0026#39;s Impact Portfolio\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, an\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/rebel-education/2016/12/uganda-school-life-educating-poverty-161216165604567.html\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Al Jazeera documentary\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;,\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.forbes.com/special-report/2014/30-under-30/social-entrepreneurs.html\u0026quot;\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3csz1pf\u0026quot;\u0026gt;BBC\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;,\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/all-blog/bookingsreport\u0026quot;\u0026gt; The Brookings Institution\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; as one of 14 case studies on scaling education, and the \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://youtu.be/jKeV9LgWf10?si=Tpov7SFCotCwESfy\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Gates Foundation as a Goalkeepers Accelerator\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;. In 2022, we received a \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/all-blog/2022/11/14/philanthropist-mackenzie-scott-announces-investment-towards-educates-vision-for-2025\u0026quot;\u0026gt;catalytic investment from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; to scale our systems change work.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate!\u0026#39;s long-term vision is to design solutions that measurably impact millions of youth across Africa each year.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Good to note: To Our Awesome Applicants! 🚀💫\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We know that incredible candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply!\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re looking for passionate individuals who believe in our mission and can bring unique perspectives to our team—not just those who check every box. We value diversity and strongly encourage women and individuals from all backgrounds to apply.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Position Overview\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate! is looking for a Partnerships Delivery \u0026amp;amp; Communications Specialist to help us deepen our most strategic institutional relationships while building the communications infrastructure that fuels Educate!\u0026#39;s next phase of funding growth. You will lead an account-based approach to institutional partnerships communication by mapping stakeholder relationships, coordinating engagement touchpoints, and developing high-quality external materials. This role sits within Educate!\u0026#39;s External Relations team and reports to the Director of Institutional Partnerships.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;The right person for this role is an exceptionally strong writer and communicator who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. You bring both the relationship instincts to represent Educate! with credibility externally and the operational discipline to manage grant compliance, reporting deadlines, and cross-functional coordination. You are energized by the idea that the work you do today is laying the groundwork for transformational funding at scale.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Do🌟\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Tell Educate!’s story and build the systems to find it (35%)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;You will make sure Educate!\u0026#39;s partners always feel the human reality behind our work.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Craft compelling narratives: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;You are an expert storyteller. You lead with numbers, while also zooming in on the young woman in rural Tanzania who started a business, or the teacher who changed how she prepares students for life after school.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Own a story sourcing system: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;work with in-country teams to surface compelling program insights\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Translate program evidence externally:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; Use program data and field narratives to create impact briefs, case studies, payer updates, and engagement materials that make our work vivid and credible.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Move faster with AI: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Leverage AI tools to accelerate content production, synthesize program data, and maintain consistent messaging quality across a high volume of outputs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Deepen and activate Educate!’s most important payer relationships\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;(30%)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;You will ensure that every touchpoint on key accounts adds value and moves the relationship forward.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Own account based marketing:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Track engagement history, upcoming touchpoints, payer priorities, and next-step opportunities for top institutional partnerships\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Coordinate multi-partner communications\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to create meeting agendas, partner updates, briefing reports, and government engagement materials\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Create moments that matter: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Identify moments to strengthen relationships by sharing a relevant story, flagging a program milestone, or connecting partner interests to new developments in our work\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Support high-stakes engagement:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Help senior leaders prepare for high-stakes partner conversations by developing briefing documents, talking points, follow-up materials, and post-meeting synthesis\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Deliver world-class partner reporting and communication (20%)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;You will turn required reporting into a showcase of Educate!\u0026#39;s impact, building partner confidence in what comes next\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Own compliance for key payers:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Track reporting and communication deliverables, coordinate internal reviews, prepare reporting packages, and ensure submissions exceed payer expectations\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Build systems that never miss: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Build AI-enabled reporting calendars, documentation standards, automated reminders, and shared tracking systems to ensure our payer communication is proactive and resilient rather than reactive and manual.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Connect the dots across teams: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Partner with finance and program teams to gather, synthesize, and package financial and narrative reporting data into polished, accurate submissions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Drive outcomes through execution and proactive problem-solving (15%)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;You will bring a startup mindset and operational discipline to move projects from idea to action.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Develop recommendations:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Approach operational bottlenecks or complex partner requests with a clear point of view and actionable solutions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Drive cross-functional alignment:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Build consensus across teams and move conversations quickly toward decisions and execution without getting stuck in endless input loops.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Set a high bar for excellence:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Constantly innovate internal workflows, challenge the status quo, and ensure every piece of work reflects world-class quality.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who You Are 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You are a storyteller first. You instinctively look for the human narrative inside the data, and you know how to write in a way that moves people.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You think in systems. You do not just complete tasks; you build the infrastructure so the task gets easier every time, and you reach for AI tools naturally as part of how you work.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You are a proactive relationship manager. You do not wait for a report deadline to engage a payer. You are always thinking about the next touchpoint that will add value.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You move from collaboration to action. You build alignment across teams and functions, and then you drive to outcomes. You know when to stop gathering input and make a call.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You bring a recommendation, not just a question. When you come to a conversation with a problem, you come with a point of view on how to solve it.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You are energized by mission. You care deeply about the young people Educate! serves, and that motivation shows in the standard you hold your work to.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fits our Five Culture Tenets (see What is Educate! About? below); Learn more by looking at \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/careers/#culturedeck\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Educate!’s culture deck here\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Offer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;img class=\u0026quot;an1\u0026quot; style=\u0026quot;max-width: 100%;\u0026quot; src=\u0026quot;https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f4bc/32.png\u0026quot; alt=\u0026quot;💼\u0026quot; data-emoji=\u0026quot;💼\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A vibrant, mission-driven environment with a supportive and fun team.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Flexibility— Fully remote or hybrid work environment (location dependent)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Competitive salary based on experience.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Competitive benefits based on location\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Learning \u0026amp;amp; growth opportunities\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;This is a Fixed term contract with a possibility of extension based on performance\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Application Process\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Rolling basis, interviews happening soon!\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Terms\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Location is Tanzania\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Our Culture \u0026amp;amp; Tenets(Values)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 🌱\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We’re ambitious. Are you? \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Educate! is growing fast, so new opportunities are opening up and expanding all the time. We’re inspired by people with drive, and we love to help them reach their full potential. We expect everyone at Educate! to contribute above and beyond their job description, grow their skills, and advance their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey of their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We put Youth First, Impact-Obsessed \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;- We are purpose-driven, focused on impact, and prioritize what truly matters. We listen to youth, design our efforts around their needs, and ensure every dollar creates transformative experiences they value.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We Exceed Expectations - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We take pride in going above and beyond to achieve the best results—proactively identifying problems and seeking solutions without waiting or stopping at what\u0026#39;s requested.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We Are Always Learning - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We are committed to seeking and applying new knowledge and ideas. We stay open-minded and continuously try new things, experiment, grow, and improve. We invest in learning for ourselves and our teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are One Team, Many Views \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;- We value all individuals, believe diverse ideas and open dialogue drive excellence, foster a supportive and respectful environment where everyone can freely express themselves. We work as one team and prioritize the organization\u0026#39;s mission over personal or team interests.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We have the Startup Mindset - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We innovate relentlessly to grow our impact, we never think “we have arrived” or “we’re done.”We constantly challenge the status quo, embrace change, and move quickly toward our vision. Unafraid of failure, we question anything that hinders progress.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Every person at Educate! — from interns to the executive director — is evaluated by how they live up to these five cultural tenets. They are at the core of how we achieve our mission and why we work as well as we do.\u0026amp;nbsp; Educate is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In creating this environment, we encourage people from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences to join our diverse team.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re committed to ensuring all candidates are screened for \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;child and youth safety\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. 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By 2035, the continent is poised to contribute more young people to the global workforce each year than the rest of the world combined.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Educate!\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; we\u0026#39;re obsessed with impact. We leverage iterative learning to build highly scalable youth employment solutions aimed at unlocking the potential of the world’s youngest continent.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate! prepares youth in Africa to learn, earn and thrive in today’s economy by:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Introducing an employment-focused school subject into secondary and\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Delivering livelihood boot camps for out-of-school youth, with a focus on marginalized rural girls and young women.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;To date, more than 500,000 youth have been meaningfully impacted across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania, and along the way, Educate! has become the largest youth employment and skills provider in East Africa.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate! is a team of over\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/leadership-and-boards#leaders\u0026quot;\u0026gt; 300 largely African staff\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and 300 volunteer youth mentors. We prioritize building an engaging, fulfilling and growth oriented work environment. 50% of our top 30 leaders have been with us for over 5 years, 10+ alumni have started their own organizations, and 6 current or former team members were Acumen Fund East Africa fellows.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We have been backed by top foundations such as \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.imaginablefutures.com/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Imaginable Futures\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.livelihoodimpactfund.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Livelihood Impact Fund\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;,\u0026amp;nbsp; Jack Dorsey’s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://startsmall.llc/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;#startsmall\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://ciff.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;CIFF\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://echidnagiving.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Echidna Giving\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;. Educate! won a\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://jacobsfoundation.org/en/kjj18-educate/\u0026quot;\u0026gt; 2018 Klaus J. Jacobs Prize\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and a\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/blog/2015/9/16/educate-named-2015-wise-awards-winner\u0026quot;\u0026gt; 2015 WISE Award\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, and has been highlighted by\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/all-blog/2016/7/26/bill-gates-mentions-educate-in-speech-at-nelson-mandela-annual-lecture\u0026quot;\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.s4ye.org/impact-portfolio\u0026quot;\u0026gt;the World Bank’s S4YE\u0026#39;s Impact Portfolio\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, an\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/rebel-education/2016/12/uganda-school-life-educating-poverty-161216165604567.html\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Al Jazeera documentary\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;,\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.forbes.com/special-report/2014/30-under-30/social-entrepreneurs.html\u0026quot;\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3csz1pf\u0026quot;\u0026gt;BBC\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;,\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/all-blog/bookingsreport\u0026quot;\u0026gt; The Brookings Institution\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; as one of 14 case studies on scaling education, and the \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://youtu.be/jKeV9LgWf10?si=Tpov7SFCotCwESfy\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Gates Foundation as a Goalkeepers Accelerator\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;. In 2022, we received a \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/all-blog/2022/11/14/philanthropist-mackenzie-scott-announces-investment-towards-educates-vision-for-2025\u0026quot;\u0026gt;catalytic investment from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; to scale our systems change work.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate!\u0026#39;s long-term vision is to design solutions that measurably impact millions of youth across Africa each year.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Good to note: To Our Awesome Applicants! 🚀💫\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We know that incredible candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply!\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re looking for passionate individuals who believe in our mission and can bring unique perspectives to our team—not just those who check every box. We value diversity and strongly encourage women and individuals from all backgrounds to apply.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Position Overview\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Over the past four years,\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Educate!\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;has grown 3x - and we\u0026#39;re just getting started. With an ambitious goal of reaching $100M in revenue by 2035, we are building the team and infrastructure to match the scale of our vision. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing organization at a key inflection point.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Senior Development Manager is a key role on Educate!\u0026#39;s revenue team, sitting at the intersection of strategy, execution, and relationship management. This person will play a critical role in driving our ambitious fundraising goals - leading external engagements with funders, developing compelling proposals, and ensuring seamless coordination across teams, while taking on increasing ownership of a growing portfolio of philanthropic funders.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role demands both strategic thinking and hands-on execution. In the near term, the balance leans toward execution: building proposals, coordinating funder visits, and keeping complex workstreams moving. Over time, as you develop your portfolio and demonstrate ownership, the balance shifts toward strategy and leadership. We\u0026#39;re looking for someone who is energized by both, and clear-eyed about what that journey looks like. This role sits one step below Head level on our development team, and we expect the right candidate to grow into that position as they build impact and demonstrate ownership.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Do🌟\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Relationship Management (30%)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as a primary relationship manager for a defined portfolio of philanthropic funders — building trusted, long-term partnerships.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Progressively take on ownership of a broader funder portfolio, with increasing responsibility for revenue targets and strategic account management.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain a deep understanding of funder priorities and proactively identify opportunities to align Educate!\u0026#39;s work with their interests.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Represent Educate! with professionalism, warmth, and credibility in external engagements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identify and develop new funder relationships in line with Educate!\u0026#39;s funding strategy and growth ambitions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to team strategy discussions and help shape how Educate! approaches the market as it scales toward $100M.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Proposal Development \u0026amp;amp; Strategic Writing (30%)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead the development of high-quality funding proposals, concept notes, and grant applications — from strategy and structure through to submission.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Edit and peer review external communications, ensuring consistent messaging and branding within the fundraising function.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Synthesize complex programmatic information into compelling, funder-ready narratives.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with program and leadership teams to ensure proposals are accurate, ambitious, and aligned with organizational strategy.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage proposal timelines and processes, ensuring on-time delivery and strong quality control\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Donor Visits (20%)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Plan and coordinate end-to-end funder visits, including logistics, briefing materials, agendas, and on-the-ground facilitation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prepare internal teams for funder interactions, ensuring clear talking points, relevant data, and a cohesive experience.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead post-visit follow-up, including thank-you communications, action items, and documentation of key takeaways.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Travel to Educate!\u0026#39;s programs in East Africa to support in-country donor engagements and connect funders directly with program impact.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuously improve the quality of the visit experience, developing reusable materials and processes that reflect Educate!\u0026#39;s professionalism and mission.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Strategic Projects \u0026amp;amp; Support (20%)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support the Director of Philanthropy and broader revenue team on high-priority strategic initiatives, including new market development and funder segmentation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to pipeline tracking, reporting, and revenue forecasting to keep the team organized and accountable.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Help build and refine systems, templates, and processes that strengthen the team\u0026#39;s overall effectiveness as Educate! scales.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conduct landscape research and analysis to inform fundraising strategy and identify emerging funding opportunities.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as a collaborative thought partner across the revenue team, stepping in to support where needed and contributing to a high-performing team culture.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who You Are 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role is well-suited for a high-performing professional with 5–7 years of experience who is ready to step into a senior execution role and grow quickly into team leadership. The ideal candidate brings:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A proven track record of securing funding through compelling proposals and sustained funder relationships, with advanced writing, structuring, and editing skills and the ability to synthesize a high volume of information quickly and accurately.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills — you build trust across teams and with external stakeholders at all levels, and sustain it over time.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong organizational and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently to deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A collaborative, flexible approach and a self-starter mindset — you take initiative, adapt readily, and bring good judgment and integrity to everything you do.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A deep commitment to Educate!\u0026#39;s mission and an understanding of the responsibility that comes with managing mission-critical workflows and high-value external relationships.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience living or working in East Africa is a strong plus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You resonate with our Five Cultural Tenets (see What is Educate! About? below) and learn more by looking at \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/careers/#culturedeck\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Educate!’s culture deck here\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Offer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;img class=\u0026quot;an1\u0026quot; style=\u0026quot;max-width: 100%;\u0026quot; src=\u0026quot;https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f4bc/32.png\u0026quot; alt=\u0026quot;💼\u0026quot; data-emoji=\u0026quot;💼\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A vibrant, mission-driven environment with a supportive and fun team.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Flexibility - Fully remote or hybrid work environment (location dependent)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Competitive salary based on experience.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Competitive benefits based on location\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Learning \u0026amp;amp; growth opportunities\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;This is a Fixed term contract with a possibility of extension based on performance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Application Process\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Rolling basis, interviews happening soon!\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Terms\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Location is Nairobi, Kenya.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Our Culture \u0026amp;amp; Tenets(Values)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 🌱\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We’re ambitious. Are you? \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Educate! is growing fast, so new opportunities are opening up and expanding all the time. We’re inspired by people with drive, and we love to help them reach their full potential. We expect everyone at Educate! to contribute above and beyond their job description, grow their skills, and advance their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey of their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We put Youth First, Impact-Obsessed \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;- We are purpose-driven, focused on impact, and prioritize what truly matters. We listen to youth, design our efforts around their needs, and ensure every dollar creates transformative experiences they value.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We Exceed Expectations - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We take pride in going above and beyond to achieve the best results—proactively identifying problems and seeking solutions without waiting or stopping at what\u0026#39;s requested.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We Are Always Learning - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We are committed to seeking and applying new knowledge and ideas. We stay open-minded and continuously try new things, experiment, grow, and improve. We invest in learning for ourselves and our teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are One Team, Many Views \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;- We value all individuals, believe diverse ideas and open dialogue drive excellence, foster a supportive and respectful environment where everyone can freely express themselves. We work as one team and prioritize the organization\u0026#39;s mission over personal or team interests.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We have the Startup Mindset - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We innovate relentlessly to grow our impact, we never think “we have arrived” or “we’re done.”We constantly challenge the status quo, embrace change, and move quickly toward our vision. Unafraid of failure, we question anything that hinders progress.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Every person at Educate! — from interns to the executive director — is evaluated by how they live up to these five cultural tenets. They are at the core of how we achieve our mission and why we work as well as we do.\u0026amp;nbsp; Educate is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In creating this environment, we encourage people from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences to join our diverse team.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re committed to ensuring all candidates are screened for \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;child and youth safety\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. As part of the process, candidates must successfully complete our \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;standard background verification\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; and \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;safeguarding review in accordance with local legal standards\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. 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By 2035, the continent is poised to contribute more young people to the global workforce each year than the rest of the world combined.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Educate!\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; we\u0026#39;re obsessed with impact. We leverage iterative learning to build highly scalable youth employment solutions aimed at unlocking the potential of the world’s youngest continent.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate! prepares youth in Africa to learn, earn and thrive in today’s economy by:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Introducing an employment-focused school subject into secondary and\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Delivering livelihood boot camps for out-of-school youth, with a focus on marginalized rural girls and young women.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;To date, more than 500,000 youth have been meaningfully impacted across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania, and along the way, Educate! has become the largest youth employment and skills provider in East Africa.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate! is a team of over\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/leadership-and-boards#leaders\u0026quot;\u0026gt; 300 largely African staff\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and 300 volunteer youth mentors. We prioritize building an engaging, fulfilling and growth oriented work environment. 50% of our top 30 leaders have been with us for over 5 years, 10+ alumni have started their own organizations, and 6 current or former team members were Acumen Fund East Africa fellows.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We have been backed by top foundations such as \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.imaginablefutures.com/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Imaginable Futures\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.livelihoodimpactfund.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Livelihood Impact Fund\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;,\u0026amp;nbsp; Jack Dorsey’s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://startsmall.llc/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;#startsmall\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://ciff.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;CIFF\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://echidnagiving.org/\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Echidna Giving\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;. Educate! won a\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://jacobsfoundation.org/en/kjj18-educate/\u0026quot;\u0026gt; 2018 Klaus J. Jacobs Prize\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; and a\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/blog/2015/9/16/educate-named-2015-wise-awards-winner\u0026quot;\u0026gt; 2015 WISE Award\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, and has been highlighted by\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/all-blog/2016/7/26/bill-gates-mentions-educate-in-speech-at-nelson-mandela-annual-lecture\u0026quot;\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.s4ye.org/impact-portfolio\u0026quot;\u0026gt;the World Bank’s S4YE\u0026#39;s Impact Portfolio\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;, an\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/rebel-education/2016/12/uganda-school-life-educating-poverty-161216165604567.html\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Al Jazeera documentary\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;,\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.forbes.com/special-report/2014/30-under-30/social-entrepreneurs.html\u0026quot;\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3csz1pf\u0026quot;\u0026gt;BBC\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;,\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/all-blog/bookingsreport\u0026quot;\u0026gt; The Brookings Institution\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; as one of 14 case studies on scaling education, and the \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://youtu.be/jKeV9LgWf10?si=Tpov7SFCotCwESfy\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Gates Foundation as a Goalkeepers Accelerator\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;. In 2022, we received a \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.experienceeducate.org/all-blog/2022/11/14/philanthropist-mackenzie-scott-announces-investment-towards-educates-vision-for-2025\u0026quot;\u0026gt;catalytic investment from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; to scale our systems change work.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate!\u0026#39;s long-term vision is to design solutions that measurably impact millions of youth across Africa each year.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Good to note: To Our Awesome Applicants! 🚀💫\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We know that incredible candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply!\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re looking for passionate individuals who believe in our mission and can bring unique perspectives to our team—not just those who check every box. We value diversity and strongly encourage women and individuals from all backgrounds to apply.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Position Overview\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Educate!, the largest youth skills service provider in East Africa, is seeking a \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Senior QA Engineer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; to join our ambitious and cross-functional Technology team. We are looking for a quality-obsessed engineer who is passionate about ensuring our technology products deliver reliable, impactful experiences for the youth we serve.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In this role, you’ll be the driving force behind quality across our products—partnering closely with the Product Owner to define what “done” looks like, owning hands-on QA review, and helping our engineering team build a culture where quality is everyone’s responsibility. You’ll establish QA standards from the ground up, evaluate and implement end-to-end testing tools, and embed automated testing into our development pipelines.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is a high-impact role on a growing Technology team. You’ll join a motivated, passionate, overachieving international team with a vision to design solutions that will impact millions of youth annually across Africa.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You are the right fit for this role if you:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Are passionate about building reliable, high-quality technology product\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Take ownership of quality and hold yourself and others to a high bar\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Are collaborative and thrive working closely with product and engineering stakeholders\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Have independently driven QA practices and testing strategy in a team\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Have a proactive mindset—you see gaps in quality and take initiative to address them\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Do🌟\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Review \u0026amp;amp; Release Readiness\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Partner with the Product Owner to define acceptance criteria, validate feature completeness, and ensure releases meet quality standards before they reach the youth we serve. This is the primary focus of the role.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with the Product Owner to establish a shared definition of “done” for features and releases\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Perform hands-on exploratory, functional, and regression testing of new features and bug fixes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Triage, document, and verify bugs throughout the sprint cycle\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Provide a final quality sign-off before code is deployed to production\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Communicate release readiness and surface risks to the team in a timely manner\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;QA Standards \u0026amp;amp; Strategy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Define and document testing standards, methodologies, and quality benchmarks for the engineering team. Build the QA playbook so that quality is repeatable, scalable, and not dependent on tribal knowledge.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Establish test plans, test case templates, and acceptance criteria standards\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Define severity and priority frameworks for bug classification\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Document QA processes and best practices for the team to follow\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuously improve QA processes based on retrospectives and release outcomes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;E2E Testing Tooling \u0026amp;amp; Framework Selection\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Evaluate, recommend, and implement the right end-to-end testing tools and frameworks based on the team’s automation maturity, technical stack, and maintenance capacity.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Research and compare E2E testing frameworks based on team needs and product requirements\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Assess the appropriate level of automation given the team’s size, velocity, and technical constraints\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive adoption of selected tools and provide guidance to engineers on writing E2E tests\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own the E2E test suite and ensure it remains reliable, maintainable, and valuable\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Testing Infrastructure \u0026amp;amp; Developer Accountability\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Support the integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and hold the engineering team accountable for writing and maintaining their own unit and integration tests. Quality is a team effort—this function ensures it stays that way.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to run on every commit, PR, or deploy\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Define and track test coverage expectations for unit and integration tests\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Review test plans and advocate for testability in code reviews and architecture discussions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Establish quality gates that prevent untested or undertested code from reaching production\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop quality assurance procedures in collaboration with the Product Owner and development team\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who You Are 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or any other Technology-related course, and a minimum of 5 years of work experience in a QA or Software Quality Engineering role\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong hands-on experience with both manual and automated testing methodologies\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience evaluating and implementing E2E testing frameworks\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with CI/CD tools and integrating automated tests into deployment pipelines\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience defining QA standards, test plans, and quality processes for a team\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent collaboration and communication skills, particularly with product and engineering stakeholders\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience working with program delivery and data collection platforms such as USSD, SMS, WhatsApp, etc. is a plus\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Basic knowledge of project management tools such as JIRA or equivalent\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience working with a startup is a plus\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fits our Five Culture Tenets (see What is Educate! About? below); Learn more by looking at \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.experienceeducate.org/careers/#culturedeck\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Educate!’s culture deck here\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Offer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;img class=\u0026quot;an1\u0026quot; style=\u0026quot;max-width: 100%;\u0026quot; src=\u0026quot;https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f4bc/32.png\u0026quot; alt=\u0026quot;💼\u0026quot; data-emoji=\u0026quot;💼\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A vibrant, mission-driven environment with a supportive and fun team.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Competitive salary\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;based on experience.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Learning \u0026amp;amp; growth opportunities\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Application Process\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Rolling basis, interviews happening soon!\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Terms\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Location is based in Kampala, Uganda\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Our Culture \u0026amp;amp; Tenets(Values)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 🌱\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We’re ambitious. Are you? \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Educate! is growing fast, so new opportunities are opening up and expanding all the time. We’re inspired by people with drive, and we love to help them reach their full potential. We expect everyone at Educate! to contribute above and beyond their job description, grow their skills, and advance their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey of their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We put Youth First, Impact-Obsessed \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;- We are purpose-driven, focused on impact, and prioritize what truly matters. We listen to youth, design our efforts around their needs, and ensure every dollar creates transformative experiences they value.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We Exceed Expectations - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We take pride in going above and beyond to achieve the best results—proactively identifying problems and seeking solutions without waiting or stopping at what\u0026#39;s requested.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We Are Always Learning - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We are committed to seeking and applying new knowledge and ideas. We stay open-minded and continuously try new things, experiment, grow, and improve. We invest in learning for ourselves and our teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are One Team, Many Views \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;- We value all individuals, believe diverse ideas and open dialogue drive excellence, foster a supportive and respectful environment where everyone can freely express themselves. We work as one team and prioritize the organization\u0026#39;s mission over personal or team interests.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We have the Startup Mindset - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We innovate relentlessly to grow our impact, we never think “we have arrived” or “we’re done.”We constantly challenge the status quo, embrace change, and move quickly toward our vision. Unafraid of failure, we question anything that hinders progress.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ol\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Every person at Educate! — from interns to the executive director — is evaluated by how they live up to these five cultural tenets. They are at the core of how we achieve our mission and why we work as well as we do.\u0026amp;nbsp; Educate is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In creating this environment, we encourage people from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences to join our diverse team.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re committed to ensuring all candidates are screened for \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;child and youth safety\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. 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