You will be joining at an exciting time for Generation as we look to increase the number of freelancing programs we deliver whilst entering new geographies, like Ghana.

We have been funded to deliver new training and placement programs for a number of remote-friendly roles (such as Virtual Assistants, Data Analysts, Digital Marketing, Web Development and Customer Service). We will be testing a variety of delivery models, such as coordinating a coalition of local partners to experiment and learn, before scaling our efforts. As such we are looking for individuals who can bring prior knowledge, expertise and skill to this project, to make an impact and drive excellent results.

. Develop a strategy to build Generation’s pipeline of digital freelancing employment opportunities. This strategy will define our approach to:

.Mapping the network of freelancing platforms and identifying prospects and target organizations

.Conducting employer outreach and delivering exceptional customer care and account management, including gathering employer feedback

.Experimenting with agency models

  .Reviewing freelancer gig performance.

· Launch, manage and grow Generation’s agencies on freelancing platforms like Upwork, including identifying gigs, promoting the skills of our graduates, creating approaches for quality assurance, etc.

·   Use tools for tracking and measuring effectiveness (e.g., Salesforce, freelance platform data)

·  Own relationships with employers and employment platforms, including negotiating partnership agreements and securing vacancies for our graduates.

·   Collaborate with Generation’s Global Functional teams to achieve project outcomes

·    Act as a project manager when interacting with the functional teams of our partner organizations – for example, with other training partners that we are working with in Ghana to run freelancing training programs

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, tracking your progress along the way (CRM tool experience is a plus). Knowledge of the freelance market is also a plus.

 

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 heads of departments and other senior professionals, so it is important you listen and value the ideas of others, and 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 a plus.