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ABOUT GENERATION
At Generation, we believe in the power of employment to change lives. We are a global nonprofit 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. We also conduct original research and share data insights on high priority global workforce transition topics to inform decision-making by workforce system stakeholders. 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 100,000+ graduates and 11,000+ employers across 46 professions and 17 countries.
When learners join Generation, 91% are unemployed, of which nearly half are long-term unemployed. Three months after completing our program, graduates have an 78% job placement rate, rising to 88% within six months. Of our employed graduates, 68% are hired by repeat employers who have previously hired Generation graduates, and 89% 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 five years after graduation, 77% of our alumni from upper-middle income countries continue to meet their daily financial needs and 63% can save for the future. To date, Generation’s global graduates have earned more than $1 billion in wages. Generation graduates typically have a secondary school background, 54% are female, 34% have dependents, and the majority identify with underrepresented communities in their country.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking for an International Employer Partnerships Consultant to create relationships with employers who can provide high-quality remote work opportunities for our graduates, globally.
This Lead will own our remote work employer engagement strategy for Ghana, directly managing a team of contractors supporting freelance program graduates, whilst supporting our Ghana Employer Engagement Manager who is focusing on developing employer partnerships within the country.
You will be joining at an exciting time for Generation as we look to (a) increase the number of graduates entering remote work with international employers and (b) expand our geographic footprint to support learners in multiple countries with these programs.
We have been funded to deliver training and placement programs for a number of remote-friendly roles (such as Virtual Assistants, Data Analysts, Digital Marketing, Web Development and Customer Service). As such we are looking for individuals who can bring prior recruitment knowledge in those job functions, to make an impact and drive excellent results.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Job type: 40 hours per week, fixed-term contract
Job duration: This is a contract role until November 2025. As we scale the region, there may be opportunities to continue longer term in contract or permanent opportunities.
Location requirements: This position is fully remote. Strong access to Wi-Fi is essential to perform well in this role. Preference will be given to candidates based in the timezones of GMT+0 through GMT+3 to support overlap with teams and external partners spanning North America, Europe, Africa, and South Asia. Slight preference for candidates based in West Africa.
Start date: As soon as possible
RESPONSIBILITIES
The International Employer Partnerships Consultant is responsible for cultivating new employer partnerships and maintaining relationships with a network of existing key employers. This Lead will collaborate closely with relevant Delivery Teams to transition learners to full-time, contract or freelance work opportunities.
● Develop new international employer relationships (45%)
○ Perform research and new business outreach to create new relationships.
○ Pitch Generation’s mission to prospects.
○ Develop and own relationships with employers and partner agencies, including negotiating partnership agreements and securing vacancies for our Ghana graduates.
○ Keep updated on current trends and happenings with the employers’ sectors and communities to better understand our clients’ needs.
○ Gather employer feedback and vacancy data where possible to inform our business development efforts and growth strategy into new markets.
○ Participate in conferences, exhibitions and other venues as applicable to increase and maintain Generation visibility. This includes brand building at conferences, learning events and other channels.
○ Creatively design talent programs, which serve the needs of our employers and Generation graduates alike.
● Maintain existing international employer relationships (20%)
○ Regularly engage stakeholders to develop high-trust relationships and maintain interest, relevance and buy-in.
○ Work to renew employer commitments and increase opportunities across multiple Generation professions/programs where possible.
○ Conduct regular employer feedback sessions to ensure Generation understands employer issues and concerns, as well as the success stories of our Generation graduates.
○ Define and collaborate on joint marketing efforts with our employers.
○ Ensure that Generation acknowledges its employer partners whenever relevant and shares their brand.
● Manage and support the Ghana freelance and employer engagement teams (20%)
○ Directly manage the Ghana Freelance Talent Manager Consultant and the Ghana freelance support team to drive sustained livelihoods in high-quality gigwork for program graduates.
○ Support and coach the Ghana Employer Engagement Manager as they build a pipeline of employer opportunities within Ghana, and across Africa.
○ Make informed recommendations to the SAMEA CEO and Program Director regarding Ghana program strategy, opportunities, and team direction to support overall program outcomes.
○ Use tools for tracking and measuring effectiveness (e.g., Salesforce, freelance platform data).
● Co-design the Ghana employer partnerships strategy (10%)
○ Define and drive experimentation in our approach to employer partnerships, e.g. agency models.
○ Map employer/client segments, potential aggregators (e.g. job platforms), and identify prospects and target organizations.
○ Identify future growth opportunities and trends within the digital work ecosystem to inform future program focus.
● Additional Responsibilities (5%)
○ Effectively communicate important updates and relevant employer engagement information to various internal stakeholder groups and collaborate with Generation’s Global Functional teams to achieve project outcomes.
○ Foster a team environment based on transparency, collaboration and support, drive to better results, empowering those around you to achieve their objectives, whilst achieving your own project ambitions.
○ Share key data and insights from employer interactions with the internal team to inform decision-making and refine plans, initiatives and strategies.
○ Collaborate with the Global Employer Partnerships Lead, SAMEA Region CEO, Program Director, and other Generation team members to analyze trends and identify growth opportunities in line with Generation’s goals.
ABOUT YOU
Mission-aligned: You believe that fulfilling employment can change lives and are passionate about doing social good.
A strong sales or recruitment background: You can work to targets and close deals, manage projects, tracking your progress along the way (CRM tool experience is a plus). Comprehensive experience of international remote tech recruitment and/or freelance market is essential.
Strong communicator: You have excellent business English communication skills (written and verbal) with experience developing presentations using PowerPoint or Google slides.
You have a collaborative approach: You will be connecting regularly with a variety of stakeholders. You must be able to communicate project and personal needs confidently. You are mindful of cultural contexts and perhaps have worked in a role where you have interacted with a diverse range of individuals.
Resourceful and entrepreneurial: You think creatively when it comes to sourcing employers, you know how to get your foot in the door. Experience working independently, with exposure to working in a start-up/entrepreneurial environment, is a plus.
Charismatic leader: Employers are motivated by your energy and passion and want to commit to your cause. When there are challenges, you are able to turn things around and achieve a win-win solution.
Methodical: You can build a pipeline of partners across multiple programs/ cohorts / industries. You know how to structure your time across outreach and account management and can project manage multiple tasks at once.
