JOIN THE TEAM
A JOB AT LEAD FOR GHANA IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER YOU’VE HAD. YOU’LL BE INSPIRED. YOU’LL BE CHALLENGED. AND YOU’LL BE PROUD. BECAUSE WHATEVER YOUR JOB IS HERE, YOU’LL BE PART OF SOMETHING BIG. WHEN THERE’S AN OPENING AT LEAD FOR GHANA, WE ALWAYS LOOK TO FILL IT WITH THE BEST.
WHY WORK AT
LEAD FOR GHANA
We are writing the future of Ghana.
We're committed to working towards educational equity on a continental level because we believe that ensuring all children—everywhere—receive a high quality education leads to a more just, peaceful, and thriving Ghana. Within and beyond our movement, we engage with incredible people all over Africa every day, and go to bed knowing our hard work and passion are helping to drive significant impact.
You will grow by stepping outside your comfort zone
As a growing movement with ambitious goals, Lead For Ghana operates in an innovative and ever-evolving environment. By necessity and design, our teams are responsible for multiple projects and are given a high level of accountability and flexibility to do their best work. We value a culture of supportive feedback that allows us to continuously learn, improve, and excel.
We work with exceptional individuals
Rooted in our core beliefs: Responsibility is Mutual, Innovation is Simple, and Impossible is Nothing, Lead For Africa is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community in which everyone learns from and collaborates with each other. While we are ambitious and hard-working, we are also generous and friendly. Through our unique perspectives, we expand each other's worlds.
We're flexible so you can be too
At Lead For Africa we're passionate about our mission and serious about our work, but we're also human beings with full lives and multiple priorities. Being a continental movement may mean working on weekends, taking an early morning or late evening trip, but it also allows us to adapt our schedules around family priorities.
Functional Areas
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Human Capacity Development
This function holds the responsibility of overseeing the placement and fostering the leadership development of our fellows. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in supporting the advancement of our alumni into leadership positions, empowering them to bring their innovative ideas to fruition. By bridging community, classroom, and system leadership, this area of work aims to cultivate the reflective capacity needed to accelerate our long-term impact and ultimately achieve more equitable outcomes for an increasing number of children in Ghana.
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External Affairs
The primary objective of this function is to actualize the brand identity of Lead For Ghana. The team is dedicated to establishing and nurturing robust connections with key stakeholders to cultivate and uphold a strong reputation, ultimately influencing them to take the desired actions. Furthermore, this function aims to attract and develop future leaders from diverse academic disciplines and career paths in Ghana, who exhibit the essential competencies to make a positive impact on the community and student achievement during the two-year fellowship. These individuals are encouraged to become long-term leaders who drive systemic change within the education landscape.
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Development, Strategy & Operations
This function holds the responsibility of fostering the financial resources, securing teaching placements, and cultivating strategic relationships that are vital for building and expanding a sustainable organization. Additionally, it plays a pivotal role in developing a robust backbone for the organization, enhancing our viability, strength, and impact. This includes the establishment and maintenance of a strong organizational structure, efficient management practices, effective governance, and robust finance and administration systems. By focusing on these areas, we aim to ensure the long-term success and growth of our organization while maximizing our ability to make a meaningful impact.
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Research & Innovation
The primary objective of this function is to offer unique and foundational insights and analysis in the field of educational leadership, mindset development, community engagement, fundraising, economic impact, gender parity, and student outcomes. Additionally, it involves conducting comprehensive assessments of regions and districts across the country to identify potential community investment opportunities and optimal school placements. This team plays a crucial role in collecting and analyzing data, providing valuable advice to the organization, and guiding us towards the most effective pathways to realize our vision.
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Human Resources
This team holds the responsibility of attracting, retaining, and developing individuals who will be instrumental in driving organizational performance. They play a pivotal role in influencing all levels of the organization to cultivate an inclusive culture that prioritizes continuous learning and development. They are tasked with designing and implementing efficient, agile, and integrated Human Resource processes. Additionally, they proactively anticipate future organizational needs and align them with comprehensive diagnostics in areas such as Organizational Structure, Succession Planning, Management & Leadership, and Organizational Culture. By focusing on these key areas, the team contributes to the overall effectiveness and success of the organization, ensuring a strong foundation for sustained growth and achievement.