Job description
The Corporate University
Associate will be charged to take best-in-class “corporate
universities” worldwide and apply that to our operational and cultural
context. We currently employ more than 2,000 full-time local staff and we’re
projected to triple in size in three more years. As we grow, it becomes
necessary to centralize and systematize local employee dev
elopment across the
program.
This role combines human capital
development with entrepreneurship and management. The goal is to drive
organizational goals through employee learning and knowledge. Leadership
development within the organization goes hand-in-hand with team performance. A
corporate university is how we can attain that at scale.
Specific responsibilities:
- Competency measurement: Develop a model to take
inventory of current leadership competencies. Create a system to log and
track these competencies for all employees. - Curriculum development and management: Design curriculum
that drives advances across all leadership competencies. Hire and oversee
a corps of teachers and trainers to implement this curriculum. Link class performance
back to organizational goals, and develop ways to measure success through
performance metrics. - Outreach: Target internships and externships within the
country to broaden experiences and build networks. Arrange short-term
externships for our top leadership with other organizations. Select
placement internships for high-potential local talent in all departments
across our program.
Career Growth and
Development
One Acre Fund invests in building
management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in
your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered
through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career
reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss
career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be
passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new
high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results
in fast career growth for our staff.
Qualifications
We are seeking an exceptional
professional with 2 to 5+ years of work experience, preferably in the
international education field. Candidates who fit the following criteria are
strongly encouraged to apply:
- Strong work experiences. We are looking for strong
leaders with direct execution experience, ideally of an entrepreneurial
and unstructured nature. - Experience developing curriculum, training teachers, or
direct teaching experiences, preferably in the international development
space. - Leadership experience at work, or outside of work.
- Top-performing academic background (include GPA on your
resume). - Humility. We are looking for passionate professionals
who combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a
humble approach to service to join our growing family of leaders. - Language: English required. Written and verbal French
preferred.
Preferred Start Date
Mid-2014
Compensation
Starts modest. However, this is a
career-track role with fast raises for performance, paying a meaningful salary
for long-term placement in developing nations.
Benefits
Health insurance, immunizations,
flight, room and board.
Sponsor International
Candidates
Yes
How to apply
Complete this form
(http://www.myjotform.com/form/40471746260553).
You will be prompted to submit your CV and cover letter. You may also be asked
to submit work samples for some positions. Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
(RPCVs), please submit a copy of your Description of Service (DOS) in the
appropriate section.
