Jobs and Careers

TERM: 

Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Teach For Armenia is expanding. As it grows, the Organization has implemented a support model where its regional teams have the space to determine the strategies that make the most sense for their local contexts. To do so, each cluster has a Regional Director who oversees the entire team within a cluster. The Regional Manager reports to the Regional Director and will be responsible for placement, partnerships, among other administrative duties. The Regional Manager will be a vital part of the team in order to provide agile support to the whole team.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

For this role, the key responsibilities will include:
Regional Partnerships (30%)
- Support the Regional Director to orchestrate regional partnerships;
- Partner with the centralized team to run placement;
- Partner with Leadership Development Managers to ensure strong partnerships with schools;
- Ensure contracts with partners are current;
- Assist Regional Director with local publicity;
- Conduct environmental scan for potential partnerships, including donors and school placement opportunities;
- Support the Regional Director with reporting for donor relations.

Operations (30%)
- Ensure that the regional office is well supplied and functional (if applicable);
- Serve as a local point person for procurement and liaise with vendors (if applicable);
- Support regional team with expenses and other finance-related tasks;
- Provide logistical support to the Regional Director for matters pertaining to Human Resources (such as contracts for Teacher-Leaders).

Program (30%)
- Assist Leadership Development Managers to troubleshoot school-related issues that may involve Teacher-Leaders;
- Provide logistical support for regional recruitment;
- Work with Leadership Development Managers to gather data;
- Support the Regional Director with reporting for programs funded by external partners;
- Serve as additional support for regional community impact projects.

Special Projects (10%)
- Collaborate with regional and national teams on special initiatives.

Note: Teach For Armenia is a growing nonprofit working within a dynamic system. TFA team must be agile as it grows in scale. Teach For Armenia is looking for leaders who are resilient and adaptive. That is to say that responsibilities may shift over time.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

For this role specifically, we are also looking for a candidate who possesses the following key competencies:
- Stakeholder Management: The Regional Manager will be responsible for the placement of the Teacher-Leaders into public schools. As such, this individual will need to develop strong relationships with the schools and the local government;
- Organization: Within each region, there may be multiple projects at play in order to achieve a system-wide impact. The Regional Manager needs to be highly organized with the potential to excel in project management;
- Logistics: Throughout the year, the team will need support with the coordination of logistical details, such as booking venues and communicating with vendors;
- Administrative Support: Teach For Armenia has offices in Yerevan, Vanadzor, and Stepanakert. The Regional Manager will serve as the local point person for office-related, finance, and HR operational matters;
- Flexibility: Teach For Armenia is a high-performing nonprofit that operates at a fast pace. At times, priorities may shift. The Regional Manager needs to be adaptable to the changing dynamics of the work.

Aside from these core competencies, Teach For Armenia is also looking for the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree;
- At least 1 year of experience, preferably in office administration;
- Strong connection to the region in which the work is being done is preferred;
- Fluency in Armenian language; given that Teach For Armenia is a part of a global network, proficiency in English language is also strongly encouraged;
- Driver's license (Note: At times, the Regional Manager may need to drive to remote locations for school visits. As such, candidates who are comfortable driving in rural conditions is preferred).

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Please submit your résumé and cover letter via the link: https://teachforarmenia.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=41. In your cover letter, please make sure to explain what personally compels you to the mission and the role of Teach For Armenia. If you have been referred to this role by a current Teach For Armenia staff member, please also indicate who referred you in your cover letter. In your application, please also specify your salary expectations (in the gross amount). Also, if your résumé is in Armenian language, please provide an English translation.

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY: 

Competitive

ADDITIONAL NOTES: 

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity:
Teach For Armenia is an organization that strives to elevate the voices of its students and their communities. As such it is an organization that is committed to equity and strives to build an inclusive environment. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.