Senior Director – Partner Engagement, Institutional Relationships

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Belgium, +4 more countries.

📋 Description

• Provide support to a diverse array of network and potential partner organizations throughout Europe.

• Facilitate engagement with partner organizations, enhancing relationships and promoting collaboration centered on educational equity.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to partner organizations by assessing needs, offering counsel on strategic challenges, and leveraging network resources.

• Enhance public sector partnerships for partner organizations through the development and implementation of institutional relations strategies.

• Establish connections and collaboration with Ministries of Education, local and regional authorities, universities, and research institutions.

• Create partner support initiatives, contribute to Erasmus+ projects, and design customized learning experiences and resources.

• Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of current and prospective partner organization CEOs on a daily basis.

• Collaborate to develop and manage annual partnership plans with partner organizations.

• Assist CEOs and leadership teams in building capacity, enhancing strategic clarity and impact, and promoting network learning.

• Formulate public sector strategies and action plans alongside partner organization CEOs and Heads of Institutional Relationships.

• Identify government champions and explore public-sector partnership opportunities to scale programs and amplify impact.

• Develop and implement strategies to cultivate external champions and raise awareness among ministries, governments, and universities.

• Enhance regional capacity to forge and maintain stronger public sector relationships.

• Organize virtual and in-person learning experiences, immersive activities, and peer-to-peer visits.

• Oversee region-wide and global initiatives that align with network objectives.

• Collaborate in building public sector partnership cooperation and learning both regionally and globally.

• Facilitate leadership development for alumni and senior partner staff through coaching and leadership development initiatives.

• Contribute to global priorities and initiatives, focusing particularly on leadership development and program strategies.

• Represent Teach For All on a global scale at external engagements as required.

• Report directly to the Head of Partner Engagement & Program - Europe and collaborate closely with the Head of Region, Europe on external positioning and advocacy.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 10 years of professional experience.

• Proven success in leading senior-level public sector partnerships and navigating intricate government or education systems across Europe.

• Strong familiarity with the European sociopolitical landscape.

• Current legal authorization to reside and work long-term in an eligible hiring country.

• Demonstrated capability to analyze educational landscapes, navigate bureaucratic systems, and create actionable public partnership strategies that achieve scale and sustainability.

• History of establishing trusted relationships with senior leaders, government ministers, and a variety of community stakeholders.

• Experience managing ambiguity and leading through influence within matrixed and cross-border teams without formal authority.

• Ability to make informed decisions in complex settings.

• Proven commitment to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Professional proficiency in both written and spoken English.

• Excellent, professional-level communication skills.

• Proficiency in French or another European language is advantageous.

• Direct professional experience within schools, school networks, or national education ministries is preferred.

• Formal experience in executive or leadership coaching is desirable.

• Prior hands-on experience in designing or managing EU-funded programs, including Erasmus+ projects, is advantageous.

• Familiarity with the Teach For All network model and the theory of systemic change is a plus.

• A resume or CV and a one-page motivation letter in English are required for application.

• Must already have valid work and residency authorization in the hiring country; visa sponsorship, immigration assistance, work permit, or residency application support will not be provided.

🏝️ Benefits

• A commitment to fostering a culture where all staff members feel a sense of belonging, are appreciated for their contributions, and can influence the organization's progress.

• Opportunities for professional and personal development experiences.

• Numerous chances to positively impact Teach For All and beyond.

• A comprehensive benefits package tailored to well-being and work-life needs.

• Generous time off policies.

• Flexible work arrangements available.