Senior Total Rewards Consultant, Africa (Compensation & Benefits) – Part-Time Consultant / Contractor at Teach For All

The Teach For All network is developing collective leadership in classrooms and communities around the world Teach For All is a network of 48 independent, locally led and governed partner organizations and a global organization that works to accelerate the network’s progress.

Experience10 years
Location Nigeria.

Position Summary

  • We are seeking a seasoned Total Rewards expert to join our global People Operations team on a part-time consultancy basis to help enhance our compensation and benefits structures across multiple locations in Africa.
  • The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience advising on and implementing compensation strategies, benefit plans, and Total Rewards frameworks in diverse, multicultural, and multi-country settings. This role will be pivotal in aligning our compensation and benefits practices with both organizational goals and market standards across Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review and advise on Teach For All’s current compensation and benefits strategy and administration across 10+ African countries, considering local trends, employee needs and utilisation as well as location specific compliance.
  • Conduct in-depth market research and peer-benchmarking to ensure that our compensation strategies are competitive and in line with local market trends, legal requirements, and organizational objectives.
  • Provide expert guidance to Head of People Operations on Total Rewards, including salary structures, mitigating local market inequities and local currency losses, compensation best practices, and non-monetary benefits (e.g., wellness, leave policies).
  • Ensure compliance with local employment laws and tax regulations in each country.
  • Collaborate with the team and the Global Operations Circle (CFO, CAO) to develop and enhance compensation and benefits frameworks that meet the diverse needs of our employees and strengthen attraction and retention of talent.
  • Provide training and support to both the team and our external vendors to ensure smooth implementation and administration of compensation and benefits programs.
  • Develop communication strategies to promote awareness and understanding of Teach For All’s compensation philosophy and process across the organization.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 10 years of proven professional experience specifically in Total Rewards (Compensation and Benefits Design and Management), with a focus on the African continent.
  • Prior experience in the social sector, NGO, or consulting industries is highly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of local labour laws and compensation regulations in various African countries.
  • Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing compensation strategies and benefits programs.
  • Ability to navigate complex and diverse organizational needs while ensuring alignment with local market practices.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with HR teams and leadership.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide insights that inform decision-making.

What Teach For All Offers

  • Commitment to cultivating a culture in which all staff members feel they belong, are valued for their contributions, and have an impact on our organization’s progress
  • Professional and personal enriching experiences that will allow ample opportunities to make a positive impact to the work of Teach For All and beyond
  • Comprehensive benefits package designed for your well-being and work-life needs
  • All roles are 100% remote, with the option for in-office collaboration in some locations
  • Generous time off and flexible work arrangements
  • And much more!

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Teach For All on teachforall.org to apply