Project Manager
2025-04-02T05:07:00+00:00
Teach For All
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Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Education, and Training
Management
2025-04-16T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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Position Summary:
Teach For All is looking for a Project Manager to join our Global Leadership Accelerator team. This role will support the team’s ambitious vision to grow new, transformative leadership skills and mindsets among leaders in over 60 countries, who are committed to ensuring all children can reach their full potential. Your work will help support a growing global network that includes hundreds of social entrepreneurs, 15,000 teachers, and over 100,000 alumni leaders, impacting millions of children worldwide.
In this role, you will lead the project management and operational execution of both established and new transformational leadership programs. Working closely with the Head of the Global Leadership Accelerator and the Director of Strategy & Operations, you will also provide central operational and knowledge management support, enabling the Accelerator's bold efforts to expand its global reach and drive impact at scale. Additionally, you will join an incredibly high-impact, visionary, and collaborative team, and have a chance to continually grow your own leadership.
You are ideal for this role if you are:
- Passionate about joining an entrepreneurial team with a bold vision.
- Exceptionally organized and skilled at turning strategic ideas into effective action.
- Adept at managing multiple, complex projects in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Proficient in building relationships and collaborating with diverse stakeholders
Project Management & Operations for Leadership Programs (70%)
- Provide comprehensive project management and operational support for in-person and virtual leadership programs, including supporting the launch of exciting new initiatives for the Global Institute for Shaping a Better Future.
- Work in partnership with leadership content experts from the Global Leadership Accelerator to ensure strong program operations and execution
- Manage project plans and timelines to meet deliverables, responding proactively to new challenges and opportunities.
- Build and manage core structures and systems to enable project teams to maximize their operational efficiency and deliver high-quality programs
- Lead stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment across various teams and regions
- Oversee the complete participant experience, ensuring a smooth journey from application, selection, & ongoing communications to feedback collection.
- Manage technical operations for virtual programs and logistics for in-person events, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with learning objectives.
- Collaborate with content leads to design compelling, visually engaging multimedia materials that facilitate accessible and scalable learning.
- Conduct data gathering and impact assessments to inform continuous improvement.
Central Team Support - Operations and Knowledge Management (30%):
- Enable the Global Leadership Accelerator team to maximize impact by supporting central functions such as budget management, strategic planning, and team operations.
- Provide administrative and logistical support to the Head of Global Leadership Accelerator, including organizing meetings, managing travel plans, and meeting support for key internal & external engagements including prep, notes, and follow-up actions
- Manage a new Resource Hub to make our leadership tools & resources more widely available and scale our global impact; collaborate with team members to create highly-engaging resources and enable strong knowledge management practices
Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven project management capabilities, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Self-motivated and highly organized, with keen attention to detail.
- Strong critical thinking skills and able to address complex situations effectively.
- Excellent relationship and stakeholder management abilities; skilled at working in diverse and cross-cultural environments.
- Flexible and capable of adapting to emerging needs while establishing efficient structures and processes.
- Superior written and visual communication skills; proficiency in additional languages, particularly Spanish, is advantageous.
- Alignment with Teach For All’s vision and values and commitment to personal growth
- 2-4 years of relevant experience, preferably in consulting, project management, or a chief of staff role. Other profiles that meet these competencies are also welcome.
Travel and Hours
Due to the global nature of our work, this role requires flexibility to accommodate early morning or late evening calls across various time zones.
Compensation
Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.Work Authorization
Candidates for this position must possess or be able to obtain work authorization in the country they want to work in in order to be considered.
Project Management & Operations for Leadership Programs (70%) Provide comprehensive project management and operational support for in-person and virtual leadership programs, including supporting the launch of exciting new initiatives for the Global Institute for Shaping a Better Future. Work in partnership with leadership content experts from the Global Leadership Accelerator to ensure strong program operations and execution Manage project plans and timelines to meet deliverables, responding proactively to new challenges and opportunities. Build and manage core structures and systems to enable project teams to maximize their operational efficiency and deliver high-quality programs Lead stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment across various teams and regions Oversee the complete participant experience, ensuring a smooth journey from application, selection, & ongoing communications to feedback collection. Manage technical operations for virtual programs and logistics for in-person events, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with learning objectives. Collaborate with content leads to design compelling, visually engaging multimedia materials that facilitate accessible and scalable learning. Conduct data gathering and impact assessments to inform continuous improvement. Central Team Support - Operations and Knowledge Management (30%): Enable the Global Leadership Accelerator team to maximize impact by supporting central functions such as budget management, strategic planning, and team operations. Provide administrative and logistical support to the Head of Global Leadership Accelerator, including organizing meetings, managing travel plans, and meeting support for key internal & external engagements including prep, notes, and follow-up actions Manage a new Resource Hub to make our leadership tools & resources more widely available and scale our global impact; collaborate with team members to create highly-engaging resources and enable strong knowledge management practices Skills & Qualifications:
Proven project management capabilities, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Self-motivated and highly organized, with keen attention to detail. Strong critical thinking skills and able to address complex situations effectively. Excellent relationship and stakeholder management abilities; skilled at working in diverse and cross-cultural environments. Flexible and capable of adapting to emerging needs while establishing efficient structures and processes. Superior written and visual communication skills; proficiency in additional languages, particularly Spanish, is advantageous. Alignment with Teach For All’s vision and values and commitment to personal growth 2-4 years of relevant experience, preferably in consulting, project management, or a chief of staff role. Other profiles that meet these competencies are also welcome.
Alignment with Teach For All’s vision and values and commitment to personal growth 2-4 years of relevant experience, preferably in consulting, project management, or a chief of staff role. Other profiles that meet these competencies are also welcome.
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Vacancy title:
Project Manager
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
Teach For All
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, April 16 2025
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 2 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Position Summary:
Teach For All is looking for a Project Manager to join our Global Leadership Accelerator team. This role will support the team’s ambitious vision to grow new, transformative leadership skills and mindsets among leaders in over 60 countries, who are committed to ensuring all children can reach their full potential. Your work will help support a growing global network that includes hundreds of social entrepreneurs, 15,000 teachers, and over 100,000 alumni leaders, impacting millions of children worldwide.
In this role, you will lead the project management and operational execution of both established and new transformational leadership programs. Working closely with the Head of the Global Leadership Accelerator and the Director of Strategy & Operations, you will also provide central operational and knowledge management support, enabling the Accelerator's bold efforts to expand its global reach and drive impact at scale. Additionally, you will join an incredibly high-impact, visionary, and collaborative team, and have a chance to continually grow your own leadership.
You are ideal for this role if you are:
- Passionate about joining an entrepreneurial team with a bold vision.
- Exceptionally organized and skilled at turning strategic ideas into effective action.
- Adept at managing multiple, complex projects in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Proficient in building relationships and collaborating with diverse stakeholders
Project Management & Operations for Leadership Programs (70%)
- Provide comprehensive project management and operational support for in-person and virtual leadership programs, including supporting the launch of exciting new initiatives for the Global Institute for Shaping a Better Future.
- Work in partnership with leadership content experts from the Global Leadership Accelerator to ensure strong program operations and execution
- Manage project plans and timelines to meet deliverables, responding proactively to new challenges and opportunities.
- Build and manage core structures and systems to enable project teams to maximize their operational efficiency and deliver high-quality programs
- Lead stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment across various teams and regions
- Oversee the complete participant experience, ensuring a smooth journey from application, selection, & ongoing communications to feedback collection.
- Manage technical operations for virtual programs and logistics for in-person events, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with learning objectives.
- Collaborate with content leads to design compelling, visually engaging multimedia materials that facilitate accessible and scalable learning.
- Conduct data gathering and impact assessments to inform continuous improvement.
Central Team Support - Operations and Knowledge Management (30%):
- Enable the Global Leadership Accelerator team to maximize impact by supporting central functions such as budget management, strategic planning, and team operations.
- Provide administrative and logistical support to the Head of Global Leadership Accelerator, including organizing meetings, managing travel plans, and meeting support for key internal & external engagements including prep, notes, and follow-up actions
- Manage a new Resource Hub to make our leadership tools & resources more widely available and scale our global impact; collaborate with team members to create highly-engaging resources and enable strong knowledge management practices
Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven project management capabilities, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Self-motivated and highly organized, with keen attention to detail.
- Strong critical thinking skills and able to address complex situations effectively.
- Excellent relationship and stakeholder management abilities; skilled at working in diverse and cross-cultural environments.
- Flexible and capable of adapting to emerging needs while establishing efficient structures and processes.
- Superior written and visual communication skills; proficiency in additional languages, particularly Spanish, is advantageous.
- Alignment with Teach For All’s vision and values and commitment to personal growth
- 2-4 years of relevant experience, preferably in consulting, project management, or a chief of staff role. Other profiles that meet these competencies are also welcome.
Travel and Hours
Due to the global nature of our work, this role requires flexibility to accommodate early morning or late evening calls across various time zones.
Compensation
Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.Work Authorization
Candidates for this position must possess or be able to obtain work authorization in the country they want to work in in order to be considered.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: professional certificate
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