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ABOUT GENERATION
Generation is a global non-profit organization that supports adults to achieve economic mobility through employment. Generation trains and places adult learners of all ages into careers that are otherwise inaccessible, working in partnership with governments, employers, and other system actors. Launched in 2015, Generation comprises a global hub (Generation You Employed, or GYE) and a network of in-country affiliates. To date, the network has 76,000+ graduates and 11,000+ employers across 35 professions and 17 countries. When learners join Generation, 90% are unemployed, of which nearly half are long-term unemployed. Three months after completing our program, graduates have an 81% job placement rate, rising to 90% within six months.
Of our employed graduates, 67% are hired by our repeat employer partners, and 88% are in jobs directly related to the profession for which we have trained them. Employed graduates immediately earn an average of 3-4X their previous earnings. Two to six years after graduation, 70% of alumni continue to meet their daily financial needs and 40% save for the future. To date, Generation’s global graduates have earned $630 million in wages, which will rise to $1 billion by 2023. Generation graduates typically have a secondary school background, 54% are female, 40% have dependents, and the majority identify with underrepresented communities in their country. Generation GYE conducts original research and shares data insights on high priority global workforce transition topics to inform decision-making by workforce system stakeholders. |
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POSITION OVERVIEWThe Regional Generation Direct Delivery & Growth Director - LATAM is a strategic thought partner and force multiplier for the regional COO. S/he plays a critical role in formulating and executing the regional growth strategy, ensuring the smooth operation of Generation Direct programs and advancing with the geographic expansion, innovation and expansion agenda of Generation Direct across the region. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIESDesign & implement regional growth strategy
- Working closely with LatAm’s COO in setting the vision and overall growth strategy for the region, ensuring alignment across all relevant stakeholders, including the Generation Global leadership, country teams and partners.
- Design and lead growth plan for Generation Direct Programs in Colombia and mid-term scaleup in the region, considering a holistic perspective (strategy, legal, funding, team setup, multifunction operational aspects, performance management, among others).
- Propose, lead, and monitor strategic initiatives that support regional growth.
Accelerate the growth of Generation through Generation Direct
- Lead the implementation of Generation Direct projects in LatAm, simultaneously (different programs, countries, innovation goals).
- Lead the innovation and expansion agenda of Generation Direct in the region, ensuring external and internal key stakeholders are aligned with the vision, roadmap & priorities. Contribute significantly to the thought leadership & design of all critical aspects of the new global operating model.
- Identify & implement initiatives, facilitate SMT decision making, mobilize the organization towards such vision, including monitoring & solving critical roadblocks. Special focus given to aligning leaders of global functions in new ways of working, cross-functional discussions & change management towards the new global operating model.
- Lead operational and financial management for Generation Direct projects and operations. Be accountable for Breath (Volume of learners, of partnerships & employers), Depth (Graduation, employment, mainly) and Durability results and budget execution of Generation Direct in LatAm.
- Lead market research and due-diligence efforts for Generation Direct projects in LatAm, including building business cases, budgets, and demand analysis for impactful growth opportunities in the region.
- Collaborate with Global leaders around identification, codification and dissemination of learnings, best practices on Generation Direct & other projects with growth potential in the region and globally.
- Work directly with GYE SMT members, including global CEO & COO and participate in discussion with GYE Board Members in the alignment of key strategic & design decisions of the Generation Direct model.
Build and manage internal and external relationships
- Help build and manage relationships with employers, funders and other partners providing resources to Generation in the form of vacancies and/or funding.
- Help build our regional narrative and value proposition to attract regional strategic partners.
- Serve as a spokesperson for our Generation Direct programs in LatAm. Partner with and act as a trusted advisor to the regional COO, serving as her representative in meetings, as needed.
- Ensure consistent communication with the larger Generation organization, including ensuring updates and leading regular alignment calls. Co-lead growth-related discussions & decision making with the senior management that enable scale-up & innovation opportunities.
- Ensure timely reporting and due diligence as per expectations of partners, especially funding partners, to ensure positive outcomes and sustained relationships.
Capability Building
- Mentor, motivate, and groom the set of leaders for the organization, ensuring their focus on growing Generation’s impact in the region.
- Guide LatAm’s teams in financial planning and analysis of growth projects.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Strong track record and minimum 8-10 years of business work experience with 3+ years of direct leadership experience.
- Master's Degree with relevant exposure in business administration, economics, finance and/or program development, MBA preferred.
- Demonstrated passion for Generation’s mission and vision.
- Entrepreneurial, creative, innovative, and proactive mindset required for startups that demands taking ownership of targets and seeking opportunities for continuous improvement / growth.
- Positive, solutions and impact-oriented attitude, drive for excellence, self-reflective and open to frequent feedback from multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to tailor messaging to a variety of audiences, including advanced/native written and spoken Spanish and English. Leadership in proposing/setting, planning, and executing a regional, multi-country growth vision and roadmap. Experience leading projects across countries in LatAm is a plus.
- Leadership in setting up, scaling up and operating programs (particularly those with an innovation component) and experience holding accountability for mid to large scale operations.
- Experience in involving and managing senior internal (e.g., senior management team) and external stakeholders (e.g., senior advisors, partners) around new ways of working and innovative projects.
- Experience in building close, trust-based working partnerships with CXO-level positions within corporations, foundations, governments, etc. (a Network of local and regional potential partners is a plus).
- Experience in leading go-to-market analysis and implementation as well as starting/running an education/training/talent-related organization or tech-related start-up. Experience leading projects in the Edtech sector is a plus.
- Experience in private and/or public sector, preferably across the skills/education sector.
- Ability to lead, develop and manage a diverse team, including coaching and influencing country level / sr. project leadership.
- Experience with financial planning and ability to manage budgets efficiently.
- Data-driven approach in presenting/influencing and informing decisions.
- Integrity, mission-driven, and self-directed work ethic with commitment to working collaboratively with a management team of senior professionals.
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