Africa Network Engagement & Fundraising Director

remote work; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Generous time off

Job summary

Teach For All seeks a Senior Director, Network Engagement & Resource Mobilization, Africa to steward a portfolio of partner organisations across multiple countries. The role builds senior relationships with CEOs, brings global resources to partner priorities, and guides fundraising and sustainability efforts.

The position reports to the Head of Region and contributes to regional strategy, learning agendas, and cross-country collaboration with a focus on Africa.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in mission-driven, networked, or similarly dynamic global organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership across complex, multi-country environments.
• Strong executive facilitation and communication skills with CEOs, boards, funders, and senior stakeholders.
• Experience with fundraising, resource mobilisation, partnerships, or external stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to develop compelling funding propositions and investment cases.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Network Engagement lead to partner CEOs and senior leadership teams.
• Build deep relationships and understand each partner’s context, priorities, opportunities, and challenges.
• Collaborate on strategic choices related to organisational growth, programme impact, leadership, and sustainability.
• Bring insights and resources from Teach For All’s global network to support partner priorities.
• Lead regular strategic conversations and in-country engagements with partners.
• Identify risks and coordinate with colleagues to determine appropriate support.
• Support fundraising efforts and external engagement for the Africa portfolio.
• Coordinate regional strategy and network collaboration to shape regional priorities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive facilitation

Fundraising experience

Cross-cultural experience

Relationship building

English communication

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Teach For All seeks a Senior Director, Network Engagement & Resource Mobilization, Africa to steward a portfolio of partner organisations across multiple countries. The role builds senior relationships with CEOs, brings global resources to partner priorities, and guides fundraising and sustainability efforts.

The position reports to the Head of Region and contributes to regional strategy, learning agendas, and cross-country collaboration with a focus on Africa.