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Senior Associate, Organizational Development

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 December 6th, 2015 to January 30th, 2016
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Position Summary The Organizational Development team at Teach For All focuses on helping our partner organizations across the globe become stronger, sustainable, more effective learning organizations. We focus on the behind-the-scenes work that makes organizations strong—having an effective human resources strategy; using data to make decisions; developing strong strategic and operational plans; using technology to enhance impact; and more. We are a team of 7 people who partner with over 35 partners across the globe. Our partner organizations range in size from 5 to over 1,000 staff, and range in age from their first year to their 25th year of operations. As rapidly evolving and scaling organizations, they face a range of critical organizational development needs, and we try to find innovative solutions to their biggest challenges and to develop knowledge about what really works in making these organizations effective. This person will focus on the state of knowledge development, culture and systems on the organizational development team. (S)he will make sure that our team is high-functioning, welcoming, and making a meaningful difference for our partners. We are only as effective as the knowledge we create, use, and learn from. The Senior Associate will support team members in creating knowledge agendas and will project manage them to completion. (S)he will design resources and templates used by our partner organizations and will review and edit others’ knowledge products to ensure high quality. (S)he will ensure that our team generates and manages knowledge that supports our achieving our goals. (S)he will also design internal team learning experiences – ensuring our resources, team calls, and other communication and collaboration structures are effective. And, (s)he will make sure we’re on track to achieving our goals and that we have the right information at our fingertips to be confident about the progress we’re making. This person will also be in charge of making sure the Organizational Development team is a team everyone wants to be on. (S)he will make sure our team culture is strong, we are learning together, and we are having fun and valuing each others’ diverse perspectives and backgrounds. This is the perfect role for someone who is organized, creative, and effective in building strong relationships. We need someone who can build knowledge sharing and development systems; create, organize and edit knowledge products; build a sense of community and learning on the team; and manage up successfully to maximize the effectiveness of the Senior Director and others on the team. The role affords opportunities to build knowledge and expertise around key organizational development topics and to interact across a range of people and teams within Teach For All. The Senior Associate reports to the Senior Director, Organizational Development. Outcomes In the next year, the Senior Associate, Organizational Development will: · Project manage the overhaul of at least 4 portal sections to achieve integration with other teams’ sections of the portal and to drive up user numbers · Develop effective plans and tracking systems for our progress to goals, knowledge creation and team learning. · Project manage the team on the creation of at least 10 high quality knowledge products that are each used with at least 2 partners. · Increase our staff engagement survey scores by at least .2 on the following questions, while maintaining steady strong scores on the others: o I know what’s going on at this organization o I understand how my work contributes to the success of this organization o I have strong friendships at work o Our processes make it easy to work well with other teams · Build a culture of pride and focus on knowledge sharing and knowledge development Responsibilities Knowledge Development (50%) · Project manage the overhaul of key sections of the portal, ensuring our insights are clear; our knowledge products reflect best practice; and we are aligning across teams · Edit portal pages directly – uploading and taking down documents and aligning the language with best practice · Coordinate amongst the team directors to ensure we have a clear knowledge development strategy and are on track to achieving it · Build strategic relationships internally at Teach For All to establish networks of support and identify opportunities for collaboration · Conduct research to identify external articles and organizations that could further our knowledge development · Create small knowledge products as needed · Support the Senior Director in the creation and execution of a professional development plan for the team Organizational Development Team Operations (25%) · Build and maintain effective systems for sharing information within and across the team · Ensure that the team is regularly collecting and reflecting on accurate data to assess our progress · Codify best practice and knowledge sharing to ensure the team is aligned on what excellent looks like · Ensure strong communication within our team and across teams Organizational Development Team Culture (15%): · Work with Senior Director to develop a strong team vision, strategy and culture · Organize team retreats, calls and other opportunities for collaboration, skill-building and sharing network insights · Keep regular pulse checks and lead sessions to ensure we are creating a welcoming and thriving environment on our team · Build plans for celebrations and other key drivers of a strong team culture Liaising with Other Teams (10%): · Serve as a liaison between the Network Impact operations team and the Organizational Development team- - attending relevant meetings, ensuring cross-team communication, etc. · Work with the associate on the Network Impact team to problem-solve around effective management of the Senior Director’s calendar and related logistics · Develop strategies to enhance cross-team collaboration Education and Experience · Minimum 4- 5 years full time work experience · Experience with project management required · Experience with complex problem-solving required · Experience building knowledge sharing or development systems strongly preferred · Prior experience as a staff member of one of Teach For All’s network partners preferred but not required · Experience working successfully in organizational development preferred but not required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities •Ability to independently problem-solve and generate creative solutions to increase efficiency and collaboration •Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail •Ability to develop strong relationships and communicate effectively with diverse individuals in a highly virtual environment •Strong desire to learn and grow •Ability to manage a number of diverse tasks and projects in collaborative situations and independently •Exemplifies Teach For All’s core values and a commitment to Teach For All’s mission: ◦Belief in and a propensity toward seeking transformational change ◦Drive toward constant learning and improvement ◦Embodies mutual responsibility in relationships with partners and teams ◦Reflects a sense of possibility in mindset and vision Work Authorization Candidates for this position must possess local work authorization in their location in order to be considered. Travel and Hours This role will have less than 10% travel, but will likely require at least 2 trips per year. Given that we work across every different time zone, some non- traditional hours for early or later calls are an expectation of this role. Compensation Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included. Apply now Please submit your resume and a one-page cover letter directly online. http://teachforall.avature.net/career/JobDetail/Senior-Associate-Organizational-Development/509 About Teach For All A GLOBAL PROBLEM… Around the world, 250 million children lack the skills necessary to read, write, or perform basic mathematics. In rich and poor countries alike, where children are born often determines the quality of their education, and, ultimately, their future opportunities. This educational inequity is a multi-faceted and systemic global problem that affects us all—perpetuating poverty, dividing societies, and weakening economies. …CALLS FOR A GLOBAL APPROACH A world of expanding educational opportunity and decreasing disparities is a more prosperous, peaceful, and sustainable world where more children are able to fulfill their true potential. Launched in 2007, Teach For All is a global network of over 30 independent, locally led and funded partner organizations with a shared vision for expanded educational opportunity in their countries. Each organization recruits and develops diverse individuals from a range of academic disciplines to commit two years to teach in high need classrooms and to work throughout their lives, both within and outside of education, in pursuit of expanded opportunity for children. SOLUTIONS ARE SHAREABLE Because there is so much to learn across borders, Teach For All takes a global approach. While each context is unique, similarities in the nature of educational inequity from place to place lead to shareable solutions. As partner organizations and their teachers and alumni learn from each other and innovate, their impact is accelerated at the national and global levels. Teach For All works to accelerate partners’ progress and increase their impact by providing direct support, facilitating connections across the network, accessing global resources for the benefit of the whole, and fostering the leadership development of staff, teachers, and alumni Together, Teach For All programs around the world are working to ensure that one day, all children—everywhere—can attain an excellent education.

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