Applications are open for the Senior Manager, Lighthouse Coalition role at Global Schools Forum (GSF). This is a remote consultancy opportunity, and the application deadline is November 15. GSF states that it is a fully remote, globally dispersed team.
If you are looking for an international education-related role, this opportunity may be relevant.
Application Deadline & Key Dates:
- Application Closing Date: 15 November 2026
- First-Round Interviews: 18–19 November 2026
- Second-Round Interviews: Week commencing 23 November 2026
- Contract Start Date: 1 December 2026 (Contract runs through 30 January 2029).
Tell Me About The Program:
The Global Schools Forum (GSF) is recruiting a Senior Manager to lead Phase II (November 2026 – January 2029) of the Lighthouse Coalition. Hosted by GSF and backed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Lighthouse Coalition is a multi-country initiative designed to spark, sustain, and scale government-led reforms in Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN). The Senior Manager will manage day-to-day coalition orchestration, financial oversight (~$1M annual budget), strategy co-development, and international learning immersions across focus regions including India, Kenya, South Africa, Senegal, and Brazil.
Which Fields are Eligible:
- Education & International Development: Educational system reform, Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), multi-stakeholder coalition management, public policy, non-state education innovation, and high-level government engagement.
Type:
Senior International Consultancy / Remote Management Role
Who can Apply:
- Experience & Track Record: Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with budgets exceeding $1 million, managing non-state partner organizations and large global funders. Proven background in government education reforms or foundational learning.
- Geographical & Background Preferences: Open to candidates based in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with a strong preference for individuals living in Kenya, South Africa, or India. Must hold valid local work authorization in your country of residence (visa sponsorship is not provided).
- Core Skills: Excellent financial management, high-volume event/trip logistics capabilities (including navigating visa and government permissions), proficiency in Microsoft 365/Google Workspace/Excel, and cross-cultural communication across multiple time zones.
How Applicants Are Selected:
Applications are evaluated based on candidates’ track record in large-scale government reform, coalition management experience, alignment with LMIC operational contexts, attention to detail, and performance during two rounds of structured interviews.
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Global, with strong preference for citizens/residents of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), specifically Kenya, South Africa, and India.
Where will the Program be Taken:
Remote (working across international time zones from GMT-5 to GMT+7, with required international travel for group immersions to destinations such as Vietnam or Argentina).
Contract Duration & Financial Compensation:
- Daily Rate: £290 per day.
- Time Commitment: 13.5 working days per month (with potential expansion up to 18 days/month upon securing additional funding).
- Contract Term: Up to 27 months (1 December 2026 – 30 January 2029).
- Budget Oversight: Management of an annual program budget of nearly $1,000,000 USD.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coalition Orchestration: Manage senior-level relationships with government officials, non-state anchor organizations, and funders across focus geographies; lead Steering Committee operations and annual partner retreats.
- Program Leadership: Drive end-to-end delivery of Lighthouse Phase II objectives, maintain activity trackers, and oversee reporting.
- Financial & Contractual Management: Oversee contract writing, due diligence, and tranche disbursements to subawardees, vendors, and expert contractors across 15+ subawards.
- Events & International Immersions: Plan and execute end-to-end logistics for international learning trips (e.g., 50-person Immersion trips, global platform delegation trips, and partner meetings).
How to Apply:
- Prepare an up-to-date CV highlighting your relevant experience in multi-stakeholder coalition management, government education reform, and financial/logistical oversight.
- Access the official Global Schools Forum Recruitment Portal.
- Complete the online candidate profile and upload your CV before the application deadline on 15 November 2026.
- For inquiries or reasonable adjustment requests, contact
[email protected].
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