Vice President of Expansion - Cape Town, South Africa - Christel House International

Vice President of Expansion - Cape Town, South Africa - Christel House International

Christel House is a global education network that has served more than 25,000 students from under-resourced communities since its inception 25 years ago. Our mission is for our students to achieve upward economic mobility, become good citizens, and identify and realize their goals, dreams, and human potential. We are now at a pivotal point where we are expanding our model to new countries through a fellowship program that seeks visionary leaders dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty by expanding Christel House into new regions. WHAT WILL YOU DO The Vice President of Expansion (VP of Expansion) will report to—and work closely with—the Chief Strategy & Expansion Officer, leading a team of professionals dedicated to implementing the opening of new Christel House schools. The VP of Expansion will manage the day-to-day work of expansion and collaborate with various CHI departments, including Programs and Services, Finance, and Development & Marketing, to ensure that CHI's support for new schools is well-coordinated. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Implementation of Expansion Plan Detailed in CHI Five-Year Strategic Plan

1. Present to the CEO and Chief Strategy & Expansion Officer yearly goals and budget for expansion based on CHI's five-year strategic plan approved in December 2022.
2. Draft clear plans for expansion aligned to meeting goals.
3. Set up systems, processes, project management tools, and communication protocols required to support expansion goals.
4. Recommend clear roles and responsibilities for all stakeholders involved in the implementation of the expansion plan.
5. Effectively communicate the strategy, processes, and goals to all internal and external stakeholders.
6. Support the Chief Strategy & Expansion Officer in updating and engaging with the CHI Board on expansion.
7. Oversee the development of a school start-up toolkit.
8. Measure and evaluate the success of all expansion initiatives and report to the Chief Strategy & Expansion Officer.
9. Oversee the development of written reports on expansion progress for the CHI leadership team and Board.
10. Share expansion best practices with schools across the network.

Support Expansion: Existing Countries

1. Work with school CEOs to develop the expansion strategy aligned with the strategic plan.
2. Support school CEOs and their leadership teams to explore expansion opportunities, secure funding, land, and/or facilities from governments and philanthropic partners.
3. Support school CEOs to develop their value proposition and pitch decks to enable greater fundraising potential at local sites.
4. Develop expansion proposals for new schools for CHI Board approval.

Support Expansion: New Countries

1. Manage the process to expand to new countries as detailed in the strategic plan.
2. Define objectives and KPIs for the new leader fellowship program.
3. Develop the fellowship program to support CEOs launching schools in new countries.
4. Partner with organizations with strong leadership pipelines to identify potential new leader fellows.
5. Identify promising new countries for expansion based on criteria detailed in the strategic plan.
6. Conduct landscape analysis and feasibility studies before entering new geographies.
7. Launch and ensure smooth running of the new leader fellowship program.
8. Monitor progress against goals and KPIs on an ongoing basis to assess progress and success of the fellowship program.

Serve as the liaison to the Expansion Committee of the board. QUALIFICATIONS

1. B.S. in Business, International Business, or related field.
2. Master's or advanced degree is beneficial.
3. Ten-plus years of professional experience supporting the growth of nonprofit organizations and/or providing strategic guidance to aid in setting up nonprofit initiatives, programs, and strategies.
4. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
5. Ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships.
6. Ability to work both independently and as a team player.
7. High energy and passion for CHI's mission is essential.
8. Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
9. Possess a spirit of openness to feedback and commitment to continuous learning.
10. Prior experience in international/multi-cultural contexts, living in a country with a CHI school, and fluency in Spanish are all plusses.
11. Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
12. Strong work ethic, detail-oriented, and highly developed organizational and interpersonal skills.
13. Experience leading and managing a staff of professionals is a plus.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

1. Ethics and Integrity
2. Interpersonal Effectiveness and Teamwork
3. Communication Skills
4. Devotion and Commitment
5. Decision Making and Judgement
6. Planning and Organizing
7. Urgency and Quantity of Work Output
8. Innovation, Creativity and Problem Solving
9. Leadership
10. Work Product Excellence and Timelines

This position is a remote role, with a strong preference for candidates located in South Africa or India. The role will involve working across different time zones to collaborate with teams globally. Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter by September 15, to Ana Paula Buzo at. Christel House is an equal-opportunity employer. It is important to us that all staff members have a place of employment that is free of discrimination of all kinds and where staff can bring their authentic selves to work. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran, or military status. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From R ,00 per year Application Deadline: 2024/09/15

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