Africa Regional Hub Manager

Remote, Flexible Location (preference for Nairobi, Kenya)

ABOUT TEAM4TECH

Team4Tech envisions a world where all learners have equitable access to quality education for better employment and economic opportunities. We are a global impact accelerator supporting education-focused NGOs to leverage digital technologies and pedagogical practices to ensure that learners are building the skills they need for quality employment. 

Team4Tech’s accelerator programming contributes to UN SDG 4—to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. Using evidence-based practices that promote education for employability, our accelerator programming, co-designed with community-based and education-focused NGOs operating in low-resource environments, includes:

• Access to facilitated regional hubs (in Africa, South Asia, Latin America & the Caribbean, and the USA & Canada) for localized collaboration;
• Access to a robust, global online Community of Practice to engage with free education and technology tools, workshops, certification courses, learning cohorts, and other resources;
• Access to skilled volunteers and educational resource partners to deliver pro-bono capacity-building projects; and
• Access to funding, amplification, and coaching to further promote NGO sustainability.

Our work is scaling through 2027, from building capacity for 50 nonprofits annually to supporting 850+ nonprofits that directly serve tens of millions of learners in under-resourced contexts worldwide.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As Team4Tech expands our organization and global partnerships, we are seeking to grow our African Regional Hub with a Regional Hub Manager to support our portfolio of NGO partners in Africa. The Africa Regional Hub Manager will report directly to the Africa Hub Director and will work closely with Team4Tech staff in the United States.

Specifically, the Africa Regional Hub Manager will:

• Assume the role of account manager for Team4Tech’s strategic NGO partners across Africa, providing customized support over our long-term relationships.
• Collaborate with Team4Tech’s global NGO partners to define program goals, sustainable educational technology project plans, and well-defined evaluation metrics for teaching and learning impact. Many of the NGOs are in rural areas with limited access to technology, so low-bandwidth and mobile-first platforms are often prioritized.
• Plan and deliver online courses and trainings to NGOs in Team4Tech’s  Community of Practice.
• Facilitate regional learning cohorts that foster peer collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and best practice exchange among NGO partners.
• Support strategic NGO partners through: boosting engagement in Team4Tech’s online Community of Practice, organizing quarterly regional hub meetings, leading local training workshops; identifying and troubleshooting technical issues that arise; supporting monitoring and evaluation data collection and report writing; and conducting monthly check-in meetings with in-region NGO partners.
• Source new potential NGO partners in the region during recruitment and application processes, and socialize Team4Tech’s online Community of Practice to education-focused NGOs across the region.
• Represent Team4Tech in regional ed tech forums to raise awareness of our work and facilitate relevant partnerships with edtech organizations and leaders in the region.
• Support logistics and planning for onsite pro bono projects in Africa, in coordination with Team4Tech’s Program Directors.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams to analyze program data and generate insights to inform broader organizational inputs including reporting, strategic planning, and program development.

WHO YOU ARE

A passionate advocate for Team4Tech’s mission and values. You share Team4Tech’s vision and passion to expand access to quality education and economic opportunity by leveraging technology, volunteers and solutions. You thrive in an organization that believes in empowering everyone as a learner and everyone as a teacher.

A versatile and well-rounded educator and project manager. You bring 7+ years of applicable experience in education and/or program management, ideally leading technology strategy and implementation in an educational setting. You have strong regional networks in the international development and education sectors.  You also have an excellent understanding of project management techniques and methods, and you exhibit organizational, communication, and leadership skills.  

A thoughtful relationship builder who develops rapport easily and fosters long-term connections. You are an ambitious go-getter, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You have a warm, energetic, and authentic personality that translates to building lasting relationships both internally and externally. 

A well-organized and resourceful team player. You are experienced in managing multiple projects and tasks, proactively and independently addressing challenges as they arise. You have a mind for operations and efficiency, and strategically use limited resources to create systems and processes. 

An inspired storyteller and communicator. You are skilled in analyzing, breaking down, and communicating complex ideas in ways that inspire others to action. You demonstrate an understanding of the context surrounding education and international development, and create logical arguments that clearly articulate the ‘why’ behind mission, impact, and technology solutions. 

A professional with international development experience. You have a track record of working in diverse cultural settings and are comfortable traveling internationally. Your exposure to international development contexts has equipped you with insights and sensitivities crucial for collaborating and communicating across cultures.

Preferred skills and experiences:

• In-depth knowledge of educational technology, with practical experience in educational settings and under-resourced contexts.
• Ability to network and collaborate with existing and potential NGO partners.
• Knowledge of local cultural landscapes, and ability to navigate different cultures respectfully.
• Proven leadership and collaboration skills within multi-disciplinary team environments.
• Ability to develop contextualized, evidence-based resources for a global audience.
• Demonstrated ability in developing and executing outreach strategies.
• Skilled in building relationships with key decision-makers in the education technology and global development sectors.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Expertise in navigating complex deals with multiple stakeholders using a consultative approach.
• Ability to analyze program data for strategic decision-making and impact assessment.
• A bachelor’s degree is required and a master’s degree in international development, education, public policy, etc is preferred. 

LOCATION AND TRAVEL

This position is for a local hire in Africa (Kenya preferred). Work will be performed remotely with an anticipated 6-8 weeks of global travel per year.

COMPENSATION

This is a full-time position with local competitive salary commensurate with experience. 

TO APPLY

Please send your resume and a short cover letter describing your interest and experience to the hiring committee at [email protected] with “Africa Regional Hub Manager” in the subject line.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and handled with confidentiality. Preference will be given to applications received by February 28. Desired start date is in April 2025.