Educate!

Location: Uganda Who We Are! 🌍 Africa has the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population. By 2035, the continent is poised to contribute more young people to the global workforce each year than the rest of the world combined. At Educate! we're obsessed with impact. We leverage iterative learning to build highly scalable youth employment solutions aimed at unlocking the potential of the world’s youngest continent. Educate! prepares youth in Africa to learn, earn and thrive in today’s economy by: Introducing an employment-focused school subject into secondary and Delivering livelihood boot camps for out-of-school youth, with a focus on marginalized rural girls and young women. To date, more than 850,000+ young people have been meaningfully impacted across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania, driving positive outcomes on income, employment, gender equity, family planning and sexual and reproductive health, and educational attainment. Educate! is already East Africa’s largest employment and youth skills provider, and we’re on an exciting journey to impact millions more in the years ahead. Educate! is a team of over 300 largely African staff and 300 volunteer youth mentors. We prioritize building an engaging, fulfilling and growth oriented work environment. 50% of our top 30 leaders have been with us for over 5 years, 10+ alumni have started their own organizations, and 6 current or former team members were Acumen Fund East Africa fellows. We have been backed by top foundations such as Imaginable Futures , Livelihood Impact Fund ,  Jack Dorsey’s #startsmall , CIFF and Echidna Giving . Educate! won a 2018 Klaus J. Jacobs Prize and a 2015 WISE Award , and has been highlighted by the World Bank’s S4YE's Impact Portfolio , an Al Jazeera documentary , BBC , The Brookings Institution as one of 14 case studies on scaling education, and the Gates Foundation as a Goalkeepers Accelerator . In 2022, we received a catalytic investment from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott to scale our systems change work. Educate!'s long-term vision is to design solutions that measurably impact millions of youth across Africa each year. Good to note: To Our Awesome Applicants! 🚀💫 We know that incredible candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply! We’re looking for passionate individuals who believe in our mission and can bring unique perspectives to our team—not just those who check every box. We value diversity and strongly encourage women and individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Position Overview The Delivery Officer turns our program vision into youth impact on the ground. You will lead 12 to 14 mentors and 2 co-mentors across 2 Community Units, coaching them to deliver sessions that build young people's entrepreneurial mindsets, leadership skills and economic opportunities. You will manage mentor performance, protect program quality and safeguarding, grow mentor capability, and keep schools and communities invested in the program. If you love working with youth, coaching others to excel and leading through influence in a fast-moving field environment, this role puts you at the heart of the EXP 4.0 delivery model. What You’ll Do🌟 Performance Management (30%) Track, coach and improve mentor performance through regular observations, feedback sessions and performance improvement plans aligned to termly and annual priorities Run 3-tier management to get a culture pulse check across the Community Unit (CU) for mentors and co-mentors Build a positive, frontline-centered team culture and model Educate!'s cultural tenets, addressing gossip and destructive microcultures Help design and run efficient mentor workflows that maximize time with youth and minimize admin Make sure mentors follow program procedures, standards, and compliance requirements, and feed back where procedures need to improve Set, document, and reinforce clear ways of working Oversee co-mentors in planning club exhibitions, graduations and community events Lead regular mentor meetings that build skills and strengthen team cohesion Implementation Fidelity & Quality (30%) Monitor program quality through co-mentor and mentor observations, youth feedback and delivery audits Champion and enforce safeguarding and child protection protocols, including risk assessments Track and drive all program milestones in the annual calendar: sessions, events and reporting deadlines Oversee accurate, timely data collection and reporting with mentors, co-mentors and the Performance Metrics team, and use dashboards to close gaps Oversee fair, inclusive scholar selection led by mentors Support the pilot and refinement of program experiments, documenting learnings for scale Oversee program logistics: vendor sourcing, meals, learning materials, mentor transport reimbursements, and activity accountability documentation Ensure consistent adherence to program procedures across CUs Mentor Training & Coaching Support (25%) Lead mentor and co-mentor recruitment, screening for program and culture fit, and implement retention strategies Run the structured 3-week onboarding for new mentors and co-mentors Introduce mentors to schools, negotiate timetables, and remove barriers to program access With co-mentors, identify mentor gaps and build capacity plans for high-quality lessons and youth group sessions Conduct LEC observations, at least 5 per month, and coach mentors on the feedback Build the mentor community through fellowship activities, peer learning circles, recognition, and team building Customer Retention: Schools, Mentors & Scholars (15%) Identify and recruit high-potential schools aligned to the expansion strategy Co-create and lead the administrator engagement strategy so school leaders understand the program and their roles Select and orient school patrons who champion the program Identify at-risk (red) schools early, diagnose root causes, and run recovery plans Build the CU's brand and visibility through community engagement and stakeholder communication Cultivate  relationships with Alumni, Schools, Host communities, Unions, and universities to expand reach and access resources Who You Are 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Minimum diploma in Education or a related field (Social Sciences, Development Studies, Youth Work); an equivalent combination of Educate! fellowship experience may be considered 1 to 2 years of experience in education, youth development, program coordination or training delivery, or volunteering; East African education sector experience is an advantage Demonstrated experience in coaching, performance management, stakeholder engagement and project management is strongly preferred Skills (at least 1 year of applied experience each): personnel and performance management, interpersonal and leadership skills (influencing without authority), communication and coordination, project management and planning, monitoring and quality assurance, coaching and people development, training and facilitation, relationship management and stakeholder engagement, partnership development, problem-solving and conflict resolution Attention to detail and analytical thinking; proficiency with MS Office, Google Suite and dashboards Passion for youth impact, a growth mindset and a strong bias for action; comfortable with ambiguity and change Cost-conscious mindset focused on sustainable program delivery Willing to travel regularly (80%+ field presence) across assigned Community Units, with a flexible schedule for weekend events and evening meetings Fits our Five Culture Tenets (see What is Educate! About? below); Learn more by looking at Educate!’s culture deck here What We Offer A vibrant, mission-driven environment with a supportive and fun team. Competitive salary based on experience. Learning & growth opportunities Application Process : Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews happening soon. Deadline to apply: Monday 16th November 2026, at 8:00 AM EAT. Terms Should be based in any one of these locations: Ibanda, Mukono, Kamuli, Kabarole, Luwero, Sheema, Lira, Adjumani, Mbale, Busia, Soroti, Ishaka, Makindye/Rubaga, Arua, Kabarole, Masindi, Hoima, Iganga, Gulu, Entebbe, Tororo, Jinja, Masaka, Mbarara, Kabale, Kasese, Ntungamo, Kyenjojo, Kanungu This is an internal competitive process limited to internal Exp staff of Educate! Uganda , and all eligible internal candidates are encouraged to apply. We are earmarking this role for the Exp team for now. As part of the recruitment process, any feedback shared over the past one (1) year regarding Performance, Culture, and Safeguarding will be reviewed. Our Culture & Tenets(Values) 🌱 We’re ambitious. Are you? Educate! is growing fast, so new opportunities are opening up and expanding all the time. We’re inspired by people with drive, and we love to help them reach their full potential. We expect everyone at Educate! to contribute above and beyond their job description, grow their skills, and advance their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey of their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey. We put Youth First, Impact-Obsessed - We are purpose-driven, focused on impact, and prioritize what truly matters. We listen to youth, design our efforts around their needs, and ensure every dollar creates transformative experiences they value. We Exceed Expectations - We take pride in going above and beyond to achieve the best results—proactively identifying problems and seeking solutions without waiting or stopping at what's requested. We Are Always Learning - We are committed to seeking and applying new knowledge and ideas. We stay open-minded and continuously try new things, experiment, grow, and improve. We invest in learning for ourselves and our teams. We are One Team, Many Views - We value all individuals, believe diverse ideas and open dialogue drive excellence, foster a supportive and respectful environment where everyone can freely express themselves. We work as one team and prioritize the organization's mission over personal or team interests. We have the Startup Mindset - We innovate relentlessly to grow our impact, we never think “we have arrived” or “we’re done.”We constantly challenge the status quo, embrace change, and move quickly toward our vision. Unafraid of failure, we question anything that hinders progress. Every person at Educate! — from interns to the executive director — is evaluated by how they live up to these five cultural tenets. They are at the core of how we achieve our mission and why we work as well as we do.  Educate is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In creating this environment, we encourage people from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences to join our diverse team. We’re committed to ensuring all candidates are screened for child and youth safety . As part of the process, candidates must successfully complete our standard background verification and safeguarding review in accordance with local legal standards . Educate! reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment if any screening results indicate potential risks to youth.

Location: Uganda Who We Are! 🌍 Africa has the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population. By 2035, the continent is poised to contribute more young people to the global workforce each year than the rest of the world combined. At Educate! we're obsessed with impact. We leverage iterative learning to build highly scalable youth employment solutions aimed at unlocking the potential of the world’s youngest continent. Educate! prepares youth in Africa to learn, earn and thrive in today’s economy by: Introducing an employment-focused school subject into secondary and Delivering livelihood boot camps for out-of-school youth, with a focus on marginalized rural girls and young women. To date, more than 850,000+ young people have been meaningfully impacted across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania, driving positive outcomes on income, employment, gender equity, family planning and sexual and reproductive health, and educational attainment. Educate! is already East Africa’s largest employment and youth skills provider, and we’re on an exciting journey to impact millions more in the years ahead. Educate! is a team of over 300 largely African staff and 300 volunteer youth mentors. We prioritize building an engaging, fulfilling and growth oriented work environment. 50% of our top 30 leaders have been with us for over 5 years, 10+ alumni have started their own organizations, and 6 current or former team members were Acumen Fund East Africa fellows. We have been backed by top foundations such as Imaginable Futures , Livelihood Impact Fund ,  Jack Dorsey’s #startsmall , CIFF and Echidna Giving . Educate! won a 2018 Klaus J. Jacobs Prize and a 2015 WISE Award , and has been highlighted by the World Bank’s S4YE's Impact Portfolio , an Al Jazeera documentary , BBC , The Brookings Institution as one of 14 case studies on scaling education, and the Gates Foundation as a Goalkeepers Accelerator . In 2022, we received a catalytic investment from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott to scale our systems change work. Educate!'s long-term vision is to design solutions that measurably impact millions of youth across Africa each year. Good to note: To Our Awesome Applicants! 🚀💫 We know that incredible candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply! We’re looking for passionate individuals who believe in our mission and can bring unique perspectives to our team—not just those who check every box. We value diversity and strongly encourage women and individuals from all backgrounds to apply. What You’ll Do🌟 Financial Management & Reporting (40%) Financial operations and control Own the country's financial operations end to end — transaction processing, payroll inputs, cash and bank management, month-end close and the integrity of the ledger. Deliver accurate management accounts to the Managing Director and Global Finance to an agreed monthly calendar, with variance analysis that explains what happened and what should change. Manage cash flow and foreign exchange exposure across currencies, forecasting requirements and flagging risks early. Approve payments and transactions within delegated authority, escalating beyond it with a clear recommendation rather than an open question. Budgeting and business partnering Run the annual and periodic budgeting cycle for the country: build the calendar, equip budget managers, consolidate inputs and challenge assumptions before numbers go to the Regional Finance and Operations Director and Managing Director. Partner with budget holders through the year so spend decisions are made with good information, not reconstructed after the fact. Produce donor financial reports that are accurate, on time and reconciled to the general ledger, and support proposal budgeting with realistic costings. Operations, Procurement & Field Logistics (30%) Oversee the Operations and Procurement Manager in running office administration, inventory, asset management and supplier relationships to agreed service standards. Ensure procurement is competitive, documented and compliant with organizational and donor rules, while fast enough that programs are never waiting on paperwork. Oversee field logistics — transport, warehousing and distribution — so program resources reach field locations on time and in full. Identify where process, automation or system changes would remove cost or delay; design the change, make the case for it, and lead adoption through the managers who own the process. Maintain a safe, well-run working environment across offices and field sites. Compliance, Risk & Audit (20%) Maintain the internal control framework in practice — not just on paper — and test it periodically for gaps and workarounds. Lead the external audit and any donor or statutory audits: prepare the schedules, manage the fieldwork, and close out findings within agreed timelines. Ensure statutory compliance — tax, social security, NGO registration and employment obligations — and keep a current register of legal and regulatory status for the Regional Finance and Operations Director and Managing Director. Maintain the country risk register for finance and operations, with owners and mitigations, and escalate material risks promptly. Manage contracts and supplier agreements, liaising with external counsel, auditors and tax advisers as needed. Team Leadership & Development (10%) Lead a team of managers and their staff across finance, operations and procurement, setting clear goals and holding a consistent performance standard. Run a real coaching cadence — regular one-to-ones, honest feedback, development plans — and build depth so the function is not dependent on any single person. Build the team's capability in analysis, systems and business partnering, not only in processing. Model the Five Cultural Tenets and hold the team to them. Who You Are 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ 5+ years of progressive finance and procurement experience, including 3+ years managing people — experience managing other managers is a strong advantage. A professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) or an equivalent combination of qualification and experience. Demonstrated ownership of a full finance cycle: month-end close, management reporting, budgeting, and external audit. Experience with donor-funded, multi-currency operations, including donor financial reporting and grant compliance. Exposure to operations, procurement or supply chain management, or clear evidence of the judgment to take it on. Strong systems orientation — comfortable with accounting and ERP systems and confident redesigning a process rather than working around it. Demonstrated ability to operate well in complex and fast-changing environments. Passion for Educate!'s mission is a must, but past work in education or youth development is not required. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from people with a variety of backgrounds  looking at Educate!’s culture deck here Terms A vibrant, mission-driven environment with a supportive and fun team. Flexibility—hybrid work environment (location dependent) Competitive salary based on experience. Competitive benefits based on location Learning & growth opportunities This is a Fixed term contract with a possibility of extension based on performance Our Culture & Tenets(Values) 🌱 We’re ambitious. Are you? Educate! is growing fast, so new opportunities are opening up and expanding all the time. We’re inspired by people with drive, and we love to help them reach their full potential. We expect everyone at Educate! to contribute above and beyond their job description, grow their skills, and advance their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey of their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey. We put Youth First, Impact-Obsessed - We are purpose-driven, focused on impact, and prioritize what truly matters. We listen to youth, design our efforts around their needs, and ensure every dollar creates transformative experiences they value. We Exceed Expectations - We take pride in going above and beyond to achieve the best results—proactively identifying problems and seeking solutions without waiting or stopping at what's requested. We Are Always Learning - We are committed to seeking and applying new knowledge and ideas. We stay open-minded and continuously try new things, experiment, grow, and improve. We invest in learning for ourselves and our teams. We are One Team, Many Views - We value all individuals, believe diverse ideas and open dialogue drive excellence, foster a supportive and respectful environment where everyone can freely express themselves. We work as one team and prioritize the organization's mission over personal or team interests. We have the Startup Mindset - We innovate relentlessly to grow our impact, we never think “we have arrived” or “we’re done.”We constantly challenge the status quo, embrace change, and move quickly toward our vision. Unafraid of failure, we question anything that hinders progress. Every person at Educate! — from interns to the executive director — is evaluated by how they live up to these five cultural tenets. They are at the core of how we achieve our mission and why we work as well as we do.  Educate is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In creating this environment, we encourage people from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences to join our diverse team. We’re committed to ensuring all candidates are screened for child and youth safety . As part of the process, candidates must successfully complete our standard background verification and safeguarding review in accordance with local legal standards . Educate! reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment if any screening results indicate potential risks to youth.

Location: Kampala, Uganda Who We Are! 🌍 Africa has the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population. By 2035, the continent is poised to contribute more young people to the global workforce each year than the rest of the world combined. At Educate! we're obsessed with impact. We leverage iterative learning to build highly scalable youth employment solutions aimed at unlocking the potential of the world’s youngest continent. Educate! prepares youth in Africa to learn, earn and thrive in today’s economy by: Introducing an employment-focused school subject into secondary and Delivering livelihood boot camps for out-of-school youth, with a focus on marginalized rural girls and young women. To date, more than 850,000+ young people have been meaningfully impacted across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania, driving positive outcomes on income, employment, gender equity, family planning and sexual and reproductive health, and educational attainment. Educate! is already East Africa’s largest employment and youth skills provider, and we’re on an exciting journey to impact millions more in the years ahead. Educate! is a team of over 300 largely African staff and 300 volunteer youth mentors. We prioritize building an engaging, fulfilling and growth oriented work environment. 50% of our top 30 leaders have been with us for over 5 years, 10+ alumni have started their own organizations, and 6 current or former team members were Acumen Fund East Africa fellows. We have been backed by top foundations such as Imaginable Futures , Livelihood Impact Fund ,  Jack Dorsey’s #startsmall , CIFF and Echidna Giving . Educate! won a 2018 Klaus J. Jacobs Prize and a 2015 WISE Award , and has been highlighted by the World Bank’s S4YE's Impact Portfolio , an Al Jazeera documentary , BBC , The Brookings Institution as one of 14 case studies on scaling education, and the Gates Foundation as a Goalkeepers Accelerator . In 2022, we received a catalytic investment from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott to scale our systems change work. Educate!'s long-term vision is to design solutions that measurably impact millions of youth across Africa each year. Good to note: To Our Awesome Applicants! 🚀💫 We know that incredible candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply! We’re looking for passionate individuals who believe in our mission and can bring unique perspectives to our team—not just those who check every box. We value diversity and strongly encourage women and individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Position Overview Educate!, the largest youth skills service provider in East Africa, is seeking a Senior QA Engineer to join our ambitious and cross-functional Technology team. We are looking for a quality-obsessed engineer who is passionate about ensuring our technology products deliver reliable, impactful experiences for the youth we serve. In this role, you’ll be the driving force behind quality across our products—partnering closely with the Product Owner to define what “done” looks like, owning hands-on QA review, and helping our engineering team build a culture where quality is everyone’s responsibility. You’ll establish QA standards from the ground up, evaluate and implement end-to-end testing tools, and embed automated testing into our development pipelines. This is a high-impact role on a growing Technology team. You’ll join a motivated, passionate, overachieving international team with a vision to design solutions that will impact millions of youth annually across Africa. You are the right fit for this role if you: Are passionate about building reliable, high-quality technology product Take ownership of quality and hold yourself and others to a high bar Are collaborative and thrive working closely with product and engineering stakeholders Have independently driven QA practices and testing strategy in a team Have a proactive mindset—you see gaps in quality and take initiative to address them What You’ll Do🌟 Review & Release Readiness Partner with the Product Owner to define acceptance criteria, validate feature completeness, and ensure releases meet quality standards before they reach the youth we serve. This is the primary focus of the role. Collaborate with the Product Owner to establish a shared definition of “done” for features and releases Perform hands-on exploratory, functional, and regression testing of new features and bug fixes Triage, document, and verify bugs throughout the sprint cycle Provide a final quality sign-off before code is deployed to production Communicate release readiness and surface risks to the team in a timely manner QA Standards & Strategy Define and document testing standards, methodologies, and quality benchmarks for the engineering team. Build the QA playbook so that quality is repeatable, scalable, and not dependent on tribal knowledge. Establish test plans, test case templates, and acceptance criteria standards Define severity and priority frameworks for bug classification Document QA processes and best practices for the team to follow Continuously improve QA processes based on retrospectives and release outcomes E2E Testing Tooling & Framework Selection Evaluate, recommend, and implement the right end-to-end testing tools and frameworks based on the team’s automation maturity, technical stack, and maintenance capacity. Research and compare E2E testing frameworks based on team needs and product requirements Assess the appropriate level of automation given the team’s size, velocity, and technical constraints Drive adoption of selected tools and provide guidance to engineers on writing E2E tests Own the E2E test suite and ensure it remains reliable, maintainable, and valuable Testing Infrastructure & Developer Accountability Support the integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and hold the engineering team accountable for writing and maintaining their own unit and integration tests. Quality is a team effort—this function ensures it stays that way. Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to run on every commit, PR, or deploy Define and track test coverage expectations for unit and integration tests Review test plans and advocate for testability in code reviews and architecture discussions Establish quality gates that prevent untested or undertested code from reaching production Develop quality assurance procedures in collaboration with the Product Owner and development team Who You Are 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or any other Technology-related course, and a minimum of 5 years of work experience in a QA or Software Quality Engineering role Strong hands-on experience with both manual and automated testing methodologies Experience evaluating and implementing E2E testing frameworks Familiarity with CI/CD tools and integrating automated tests into deployment pipelines Experience defining QA standards, test plans, and quality processes for a team Excellent collaboration and communication skills, particularly with product and engineering stakeholders Experience working with program delivery and data collection platforms such as USSD, SMS, WhatsApp, etc. is a plus Basic knowledge of project management tools such as JIRA or equivalent Experience working with a startup is a plus Fits our Five Culture Tenets (see What is Educate! About? below); Learn more by looking at Educate!’s culture deck here What We Offer A vibrant, mission-driven environment with a supportive and fun team. Competitive salary based on experience. Learning & growth opportunities Application Process : Rolling basis, interviews happening soon! Terms Location is based in Kampala, Uganda Our Culture & Tenets(Values) 🌱 We’re ambitious. Are you? Educate! is growing fast, so new opportunities are opening up and expanding all the time. We’re inspired by people with drive, and we love to help them reach their full potential. We expect everyone at Educate! to contribute above and beyond their job description, grow their skills, and advance their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey of their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey. We put Youth First, Impact-Obsessed - We are purpose-driven, focused on impact, and prioritize what truly matters. We listen to youth, design our efforts around their needs, and ensure every dollar creates transformative experiences they value. We Exceed Expectations - We take pride in going above and beyond to achieve the best results—proactively identifying problems and seeking solutions without waiting or stopping at what's requested. We Are Always Learning - We are committed to seeking and applying new knowledge and ideas. We stay open-minded and continuously try new things, experiment, grow, and improve. We invest in learning for ourselves and our teams. We are One Team, Many Views - We value all individuals, believe diverse ideas and open dialogue drive excellence, foster a supportive and respectful environment where everyone can freely express themselves. We work as one team and prioritize the organization's mission over personal or team interests. We have the Startup Mindset - We innovate relentlessly to grow our impact, we never think “we have arrived” or “we’re done.”We constantly challenge the status quo, embrace change, and move quickly toward our vision. Unafraid of failure, we question anything that hinders progress. Every person at Educate! — from interns to the executive director — is evaluated by how they live up to these five cultural tenets. They are at the core of how we achieve our mission and why we work as well as we do.  Educate is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In creating this environment, we encourage people from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences to join our diverse team. We’re committed to ensuring all candidates are screened for child and youth safety . As part of the process, candidates must successfully complete our standard background verification and safeguarding review in accordance with local legal standards . Educate! reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment if any screening results indicate potential risks to youth.

Location: United States, West Coast Who We Are! 🌍 Africa has the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population. By 2035, the continent is poised to contribute more young people to the global workforce each year than the rest of the world combined. At Educate! we're obsessed with impact. We leverage iterative learning to build highly scalable youth employment solutions aimed at unlocking the potential of the world’s youngest continent. Educate! prepares youth in Africa to learn, earn and thrive in today’s economy by: Introducing an employment-focused school subject into secondary and Delivering livelihood boot camps for out-of-school youth, with a focus on marginalized rural girls and young women. To date, more than 850,000+ young people have been meaningfully impacted across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania, driving positive outcomes on income, employment, gender equity, family planning and sexual and reproductive health, and educational attainment. Educate! is already East Africa’s largest employment and youth skills provider, and we’re on an exciting journey to impact millions more in the years ahead. Educate! is a team of over 300 largely African staff and 300 volunteer youth mentors. We prioritize building an engaging, fulfilling and growth oriented work environment. 50% of our top 30 leaders have been with us for over 5 years, 10+ alumni have started their own organizations, and 6 current or former team members were Acumen Fund East Africa fellows. We have been backed by top foundations such as Imaginable Futures , Livelihood Impact Fund ,  Jack Dorsey’s #startsmall , CIFF and Echidna Giving . Educate! won a 2018 Klaus J. Jacobs Prize and a 2015 WISE Award , and has been highlighted by the World Bank’s S4YE's Impact Portfolio , an Al Jazeera documentary , BBC , The Brookings Institution as one of 14 case studies on scaling education, and the Gates Foundation as a Goalkeepers Accelerator . In 2022, we received a catalytic investment from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott to scale our systems change work. Educate!'s long-term vision is to design solutions that measurably impact millions of youth across Africa each year. Good to note: To Our Awesome Applicants! 🚀💫 We know that incredible candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply! We’re looking for passionate individuals who believe in our mission and can bring unique perspectives to our team—not just those who check every box. We value diversity and strongly encourage women and individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Position Overview Over the past four years, Educate! has grown 3x — and we’re just getting started. With an ambitious goal of reaching $100M in revenue by 2035, we are building the team and infrastructure to match the scale of our vision. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing organization at a key inflection point. The Head of West Coast Philanthropy is a new and entrepreneurial role on Educate!’s revenue team — purpose-built to open a new channel of high-net-worth and technology-sector philanthropy across the West Coast of the United States. This is not a traditional fundraising role. Success here comes from understanding how influential communities form, building authentic trust with exceptional people, and creating pathways that connect founders, investors, operators, and next-generation philanthropists to Educate!’s mission and vision. We are looking for someone who is hungry and eager to build — not a board-level ambassador or established senior networker. The ideal candidate brings a commercial mindset, strong communication skills, and the credibility to operate independently within founder and tech ecosystems, including managing a ~10–11 hour time difference from our East Africa-based team. Over time, as this channel grows, so will your portfolio, revenue responsibility, and leadership opportunity within the organization. As Head, you will own the West Coast philanthropy channel end-to-end — setting segment strategy in consultation with the Director of Philanthropy and Global Director of Development and building the systems, and revenue base that let it scale. What You’ll Do🌟 Relationship Management & Portfolio Development (30%) Serve as Educate!’s primary point of contact for a new portfolio of high-net-worth individual donors, family offices, and tech-sector philanthropists on the US West Coast. Build trusted, long-term partnerships with founders, operators, AI and technology leaders, and next-generation philanthropists interested in global development and economic opportunity. Identify and develop new relationships with prospective supporters in founder, investor, effective altruism, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Represent Educate! with professionalism, credibility, and warmth in external engagements, tailoring your approach to the audiences and communities you are building within. Accountable for the West Coast channel's revenue targets and growth trajectory. Manages the organization's highest-stakes West Coast funder relationships, escalating to the Director only when genuinely necessary. Maintain a deep understanding of partner priorities and proactively identify opportunities to align Educate!’s work with their interests and giving strategies. Network Development & Sourcing (25%) Map and engage relevant communities across the West Coast — including tech company ecosystems, AI labs, startup networks, EA communities, venture firms, and family offices. Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to introduce Educate! to new networks, communities, and potential champions. Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective partners, with clear strategies for progression and conversion. Collaborate with Educate!’s executive team and board members to leverage their networks and create warm introductions. Develop a repeatable sourcing process that can scale as the portfolio and channel grow. Convenings & Community Building (25%) Design and host intimate gatherings, dinners, learning sessions, and other experiences that bring exceptional people together around Educate!’s mission and vision. Create meaningful opportunities for prospective supporters to engage with Educate!’s work, evidence, and impact — connecting vision to action. Partner with Educate!’s program and communications teams to bring authentic stories and evidence to the communities you are building within. Build Educate!’s brand and credibility within West Coast philanthropic, tech, and founder communities. Identify and assess comparable organizations’ networks and pipelines as a source of potential candidates and champions. Strategic Execution & Communications (20%) Develop compelling pitches, one-pagers, and communications tailored to tech-sector and high-net-worth audiences, translating Educate!’s evidence and ambition into clear opportunities for partnership. Maintain organized pipeline tracking and provide regular reporting on relationship development, revenue progress, and network activity. Work closely with the broader development team to coordinate proposals, reporting, and stewardship for West Coast funders. Set 1–2 year strategy and goals for the channel in consultation with leadership — meaningful ownership of segment strategy, not just execution against a plan set by others. Proactively keep the Director/Global Director informed on key developments; bring fully-formed recommendations, not open problems, when escalation is needed. Who You Are 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ This role is well-suited for a driven, commercially-minded professional with a track record of owning a portfolio, business line, or major relationship book independently — not just contributing to one. Typically 8–10+ years of relevant experience, though we care more about demonstrated ownership and scope than tenure. We are less interested in a specific career path than in your ability to build trust with influential people and turn relationships into meaningful partnerships. The ideal candidate brings: A strong ability to build and sustain relationships with influential people — you move comfortably in founder, investor, or operator circles and can engage credibly with people who build companies, back ideas, and make decisions quickly. A commercial mindset and pipeline orientation — whether from fundraising, partnerships, business development, venture, sales, or startup experience, you know how to build momentum and move opportunities forward. Strong communication skills — you can distill complex ideas clearly, tailor messages for different audiences, and inspire action through compelling storytelling and conversation. Data-driven thinking and intellectual credibility — you can engage substantively with Educate!’s evidence base, interpret impact data, and communicate it convincingly to analytically-minded audiences. An entrepreneurial approach — you are energized by operating with ownership and building a process where one does not yet exist. A self-directed working style, with the ability to operate independently across a significant time zone difference from the core team. Strong existing networks within West Coast technology, founder, or philanthropic communities is a significant advantage. Backgrounds that could be a strong fit include: Venture capital, startup ecosystems, or founder communities Strategic partnerships, business development, or enterprise sales Investor relations or capital raising Community building or ecosystem development Executive networking and relationship management, or chief-of-staff roles at tech companies Major gifts fundraising or philanthropy advisory Building or scaling organizations as a founder or early operator What We Offer Educate! is committed to paying market-based compensation for this role. This is our first hire in San Francisco and first hire specializing in High Net Worth giving, so we don't have a set salary band for this role or this location; we will be learning about the market through this hiring process. We will begin conversations about salary expectations early in the process, with the goal of respecting your time. If you are hesitant to apply without further information about salary, please reach out to alessandro@experienceeducate.org and share your LinkedIn profile; if you are a strong candidate based on your LinkedIn profile then someone will reach out to you for a quick conversation before you apply. This is a full-time position. A minimum two-year commitment is requested to best meet potential professional growth at Educate! and team needs. This role is based on the US West Coast (San Francisco Bay Area strongly preferred). You will operate with a high degree of independence, working remotely with strong support from Educate!’s global team. The primary team is based in East Africa (~10–11 hour time difference), and we are looking for someone who is self-directed, proactive, and comfortable managing their own workstreams across time zones. Our Culture & Tenets(Values) 🌱 We’re ambitious. Are you? Educate! is growing fast, so new opportunities are opening up and expanding all the time. We’re inspired by people with drive, and we love to help them reach their full potential. We expect everyone at Educate! to contribute above and beyond their job description, grow their skills, and advance their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey of their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey. We put Youth First, Impact-Obsessed - We are purpose-driven, focused on impact, and prioritize what truly matters. We listen to youth, design our efforts around their needs, and ensure every dollar creates transformative experiences they value. We Exceed Expectations - We take pride in going above and beyond to achieve the best results—proactively identifying problems and seeking solutions without waiting or stopping at what's requested. We Are Always Learning - We are committed to seeking and applying new knowledge and ideas. We stay open-minded and continuously try new things, experiment, grow, and improve. We invest in learning for ourselves and our teams. We are One Team, Many Views - We value all individuals, believe diverse ideas and open dialogue drive excellence, foster a supportive and respectful environment where everyone can freely express themselves. We work as one team and prioritize the organization's mission over personal or team interests. We have the Startup Mindset - We innovate relentlessly to grow our impact, we never think “we have arrived” or “we’re done.”We constantly challenge the status quo, embrace change, and move quickly toward our vision. Unafraid of failure, we question anything that hinders progress. Every person at Educate! — from interns to the executive director — is evaluated by how they live up to these five cultural tenets. They are at the core of how we achieve our mission and why we work as well as we do.  Educate is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In creating this environment, we encourage people from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences to join our diverse team. We’re committed to ensuring all candidates are screened for child and youth safety . As part of the process, candidates must successfully complete our standard background verification and safeguarding review in accordance with local legal standards . Educate! reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment if any screening results indicate potential risks to youth.

Location: Global Who We Are! 🌍 Africa has the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population. By 2035, the continent is poised to contribute more young people to the global workforce each year than the rest of the world combined. At Educate! we're obsessed with impact. We leverage iterative learning to build highly scalable youth employment solutions aimed at unlocking the potential of the world’s youngest continent. Educate! prepares youth in Africa to learn, earn and thrive in today’s economy by: Introducing an employment-focused school subject into secondary and Delivering livelihood boot camps for out-of-school youth, with a focus on marginalized rural girls and young women. To date, more than 850,000+ young people have been meaningfully impacted across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania, driving positive outcomes on income, employment, gender equity, family planning and sexual and reproductive health, and educational attainment. Educate! is already East Africa’s largest employment and youth skills provider, and we’re on an exciting journey to impact millions more in the years ahead. Educate! is a team of over 300 largely African staff and 300 volunteer youth mentors. We prioritize building an engaging, fulfilling and growth oriented work environment. 50% of our top 30 leaders have been with us for over 5 years, 10+ alumni have started their own organizations, and 6 current or former team members were Acumen Fund East Africa fellows. We have been backed by top foundations such as Imaginable Futures , Livelihood Impact Fund ,  Jack Dorsey’s #startsmall , CIFF and Echidna Giving . Educate! won a 2018 Klaus J. Jacobs Prize and a 2015 WISE Award , and has been highlighted by the World Bank’s S4YE's Impact Portfolio , an Al Jazeera documentary , BBC , The Brookings Institution as one of 14 case studies on scaling education, and the Gates Foundation as a Goalkeepers Accelerator . In 2022, we received a catalytic investment from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott to scale our systems change work. Educate!'s long-term vision is to design solutions that measurably impact millions of youth across Africa each year. Good to note: To Our Awesome Applicants! 🚀💫 We know that incredible candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply! We’re looking for passionate individuals who believe in our mission and can bring unique perspectives to our team—not just those who check every box. We value diversity and strongly encourage women and individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Position Overview Over the past four years, Educate! has grown 3x - and we're just getting started. With an ambitious goal of reaching $100M in revenue by 2035, we are building the team and infrastructure to match the scale of our vision. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing organization at a key inflection point. The Senior Development Manager is a key role on Educate!'s revenue team, sitting at the intersection of strategy, execution, and relationship management. This person will play a critical role in driving our ambitious fundraising goals - leading external engagements with funders, developing compelling proposals, and ensuring seamless coordination across teams and developing junior team members, while taking on increasing ownership of a growing portfolio of philanthropic funders. This role demands both strategic thinking and hands-on execution. In the near term, the balance leans toward execution: building proposals, coordinating funder visits, and keeping complex workstreams moving. Over time, as you develop your portfolio and demonstrate ownership, the balance shifts toward strategy and leadership. We're looking for someone who is energized by both, and clear-eyed about what that journey looks like. This role sits one step below Head level on our development team, and we expect the right candidate to grow into that position as they build impact and demonstrate ownership. What You’ll Do🌟 Relationship Management (25%) Serve as a primary relationship manager for a defined portfolio of philanthropic funders — building trusted, long-term partnerships. Progressively take on ownership of a broader funder portfolio, with increasing responsibility for revenue targets and strategic account management. Maintain a deep understanding of funder priorities and proactively identify opportunities align Educate!'s work with their interests. Represent Educate! with professionalism, warmth, and credibility in external engagements. Identify and develop new funder relationships in line with Educate!'s funding strategy and growth ambitions. Contribute to team strategy discussions and help shape how Educate! approaches the market as it scales toward $100M. Proposal Development & Strategic Writing (25%) Lead the development of high-quality funding proposals, concept notes, and grant applications — from strategy and structure through to submission. Edit and peer review external communications, ensuring consistent messaging and branding within the fundraising function. Synthesize complex programmatic information into compelling, funder-ready narratives. Collaborate with program and leadership teams to ensure proposals are accurate, ambitious, and aligned with organizational strategy. Manage proposal timelines and processes, anticipating risks and bottlenecks, resolving them early, and ensuring on-time delivery and strong quality control. Team Leadership & Development (20%) Manage and develop junior members of the revenue team, setting clear goals, giving regular and specific feedback, and supporting their career growth. Coach and mentor colleagues beyond direct reporting lines, building their skills, confidence, and ownership. Delegate effectively and own the outcomes of proposal and funder-visit workstreams, not only their deliverables, adjusting plans and resources as needed. Model Educate!'s culture and tenets and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment. Escalate challenges to the Director of Philanthropy bringing a clear recommendation and the analysis behind it. Donor Visits (15%) Plan and coordinate end-to-end funder visits, including logistics, briefing materials, agendas, and on-the-ground facilitation. Prepare internal teams for funder interactions, ensuring clear talking points, relevant data, and a cohesive experience. Lead post-visit follow-up, including thank-you communications, action items, and documentation of key takeaways. Travel to Educate!'s programs in East Africa to support in-country donor engagements and connect funders directly with program impact. Continuously improve the quality of the visit experience by developing reusable materials and processes that reflect Educate!'s professionalism and mission. Strategic Projects & Support (15%) Support the Director of Philanthropy and broader revenue team on high-priority strategic initiatives, including new market development and funder segmentation. Contribute to pipeline tracking, reporting, and revenue forecasting to keep the team organized and accountable. Identify gaps, then independently design and build systems, templates, and processes that strengthen the team's overall effectiveness as Educate! scales. Conduct landscape research and analysis to inform fundraising strategy and identify emerging funding opportunities. Serve as a collaborative thought partner across the revenue team, stepping in to support where needed, bringing recommended solutions, and contributing to a high-performing team culture. Who You Are 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ This role is well-suited for a high-performing professional with 5–7 years of experience who is ready to step into a senior execution role and grow quickly into team leadership. The ideal candidate brings: A proven track record of securing funding through compelling proposals and sustained funder relationships, with advanced writing, structuring, and editing skills and the ability to synthesize a high volume of information quickly and accurately. Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills — you build trust across teams and with external stakeholders at all levels, and sustain it over time. Strong organizational and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently to deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Experience coaching or managing junior colleagues, with the ability to give clear, constructive feedback and develop others. A collaborative, flexible approach and a self-starter mindset — you take initiative, adapt readily, and bring good judgment and integrity to everything you do. A deep commitment to Educate!'s mission and an understanding of the responsibility that comes with managing mission-critical workflows and high-value external relationships. Experience living or working in East Africa is a strong plus. You resonate with our Five Cultural Tenets (see What is Educate! About? below) and learn more by looking at Educate!’s culture deck here What We Offer A vibrant, mission-driven environment with a supportive and fun team. Flexibility - Fully remote or hybrid work environment (location dependent) Competitive salary based on experience. Competitive benefits based on location Learning & growth opportunities This is a Fixed term contract with a possibility of extension based on performance Application Process : Rolling basis, interviews happening soon! Terms Location is Nairobi, Kenya. Our Culture & Tenets(Values) 🌱 We’re ambitious. Are you? Educate! is growing fast, so new opportunities are opening up and expanding all the time. We’re inspired by people with drive, and we love to help them reach their full potential. We expect everyone at Educate! to contribute above and beyond their job description, grow their skills, and advance their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey of their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey. We put Youth First, Impact-Obsessed - We are purpose-driven, focused on impact, and prioritize what truly matters. We listen to youth, design our efforts around their needs, and ensure every dollar creates transformative experiences they value. We Exceed Expectations - We take pride in going above and beyond to achieve the best results—proactively identifying problems and seeking solutions without waiting or stopping at what's requested. We Are Always Learning - We are committed to seeking and applying new knowledge and ideas. We stay open-minded and continuously try new things, experiment, grow, and improve. We invest in learning for ourselves and our teams. We are One Team, Many Views - We value all individuals, believe diverse ideas and open dialogue drive excellence, foster a supportive and respectful environment where everyone can freely express themselves. We work as one team and prioritize the organization's mission over personal or team interests. We have the Startup Mindset - We innovate relentlessly to grow our impact, we never think “we have arrived” or “we’re done.”We constantly challenge the status quo, embrace change, and move quickly toward our vision. Unafraid of failure, we question anything that hinders progress. Every person at Educate! — from interns to the executive director — is evaluated by how they live up to these five cultural tenets. They are at the core of how we achieve our mission and why we work as well as we do.  Educate is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In creating this environment, we encourage people from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences to join our diverse team. We’re committed to ensuring all candidates are screened for child and youth safety . As part of the process, candidates must successfully complete our standard background verification and safeguarding review in accordance with local legal standards . Educate! reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment if any screening results indicate potential risks to youth.