Executive Director Experience Lab
Executive Director Experience Lab
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Job Description
Salary: R70 000R100 000 CTC
Location: Remote (within South Africa)
Reporting to: CEO CIO
About the Organisation
Our client is an NGO dedicated to addressing inequality in Africa by connecting talented young people with highvalue learning and career opportunities. Working with learners funders employers and education providers they create opportunities for young people to skill reskill or upskill accelerating their career progress. Their mission is to continuously innovate and provide marginalised youth with pathways to success and lifechanging opportunities.
They have recently developed the Experience Lab an innovative programme designed to bridge the experience gap in South Africa’s labour market. The Experience Lab aims to equip mid and highskill learners in the Full Stack Web Developer pathway with realworld experience through:
- Experience Projects: Realworld projects that provide learners with practical experience. These experiences are credentialed and added to learners' CVs on the Learner Portal.
- Impact Gigs: Shortterm freelance opportunities aligned with learners’ career goals offering both valuable experience and income.
Learners in the Experience Lab also receive holistic support through coaching mentoring wellness initiatives and employability training. A data platform underpins the programme efficiently matching learners with fulltime opportunities once they have gained sufficient experience.
The Experience Lab’s Goals
- Provide young marginalised individuals with careeraligned experience.
- Reduce youth unemployment by equipping learners with practical skills for longterm employment.
- Accelerate earning opportunities for highpotential learners by quickly connecting them with impactful gigs.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Integration: Serve as the primary link between the Experience Lab and other initiatives within the NGO identifying synergies and aligning efforts to enhance the Lab’s impact and the organisation’s overall effectiveness.
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Team Oversight and Support: Provide strategic guidance mentorship and oversight to the Experience Lab team including the Project Manager and other members ensuring their work aligns with project milestones goals and impact metrics.
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Budget Management: Oversee the Experience Lab's budget ensuring resources are allocated efficiently to maximise impact and sustainability. Monitor and optimise expenditures to align with financial goals and project requirements.
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Talent Management and Resourcing: Lead the recruitment onboarding and management of team members essential to the success of the Experience Lab. Build a skilled and collaborative team equipped to meet project goals.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with funding partners providing regular transparent updates on project progress key milestones and impact metrics. Represent the Experience Lab in discussions to align project outcomes with partner objectives.
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Pipeline Development: Collaborate with the team to develop and expand a pipeline of handson impactful learning opportunities for participants enhancing their employability through realworld experiences.
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Corporate Partnerships and Business Development: Identify and secure partnerships with corporate entities to support learner placement and project engagement. Maintain and deepen relationships with key partners to extend the Experience Lab’s reach and impact.
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Financial Sustainability: Drive efforts to secure diverse funding sources including grants corporate sponsorships and other investments ensuring the Lab’s longterm viability.
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Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Work closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation team to establish KPIs track performance and create insights for stakeholders. Prepare highlevel reports for senior leadership and external partners ensuring datadriven decisionmaking and transparency.
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Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the Experience Lab implementing process enhancements and best practices to elevate the quality and impact of its initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience
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Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Commerce Business Administration Development Project Management or a related field. Additional certifications in areas like social impact technology or education are advantageous.
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Experience: At least 710 years of experience with a minimum of 5 years in senior leadership roles overseeing programs in education tech or social impact sectors.
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Business Development Expertise: A proven track record in business development and partnership management including securing funding or investments for projects.
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Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage crossfunctional teams oversee complex projects and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Skills and Attributes
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Strategic Visionary: Able to design and implement strategies that integrate multiple projects for maximum organisational impact.
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Relationship Builder: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to foster meaningful partnerships with corporate and community stakeholders.
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Financial Expertise: Proficient in designing and managing budgets with experience securing and reporting on funding from diverse sources.
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OutcomeOriented: Driven by measurable results with strong analytical skills to monitor and optimise performance.
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Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic fastpaced environment adept at managing ambiguity and pivoting strategies when needed.
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MissionDriven: Aligned with the NGO’s commitment to creating equitable opportunities and reducing inequalities.
Values and Culture
The NGO is guided by a shared mission to create a more equitable future with values and cultural principles that drive collaboration innovation and meaningful impact:
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Values:
- LearnerCentric: Prioritising the needs of participants in all decisions.
- ImpactDriven: Focusing efforts on measurable positive outcomes.
- Community Strength: Building networks to address challenges collectively.
- RelationshipFocused: Creating strong longlasting connections.
- Agility: Adapting to change with innovation and flexibility.
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Culture:
- HumanCentered: Valuing individuals for their unique contributions.
- Honest Communication: Encouraging open respectful dialogue.
- Empowerment: Uplifting team members to reach their potential.
- Inspired Collaboration: Cocreating solutions that align with shared values.
- Ambition with Purpose: Blending passion curiosity and creativity for impactful results.
Employment Type
Full Time
