LGM Framework Change - Arab World

Ashoka Arab World
Terms of Reference
Arab World Framework Change Leader

Background:
Ashoka is the global pioneer of social entrepreneurship.We have built the worlds largest network of leading social entrepreneurs with 3800 Ashoka Fellows spanning 80 countries. These leading social entrepreneurs create new patternchanging ideas to solve seemingly intractable challenges and act as role models and recruiters for the next generation of changemakers. They point us to the next frontiers of change in society and inspire the ideas that shape Ashokas strategies.

The world is currently facing a historical moment.For generations society has followed a siloed hierarchical approach to problemsolving defined by repetitive efficiency. But this approach is falling short when it comes to the number and complexity of the shared problems we now face. So the rules of the game and indeed the game itself are changing change is the new normal and the most fluid systems and teams are the ones that thrive. One rule is paramount: everyone can and must be empowered to drive positive change. This is the Everyone A Changemaker vision that Ashoka is working toward a vision that is our best hope for building a world where problems no longer outrun solutions.

Ashoka is looking for a Framework Change entrepreneur with a strong background in strategy development to make Ashokas Everyone a Changemaker vision a reality.

The Framework Change LGM for Arab World will grapple with questions including:

• How do big ideas catch on broadly across society
• What can we learn from our extraordinary network of Ashoka Fellows about establishing new changemaking patterns and decisionmaking structures
• How can we accelerate toward the Everyone a Changemaker world prioritizing key skills such as empathybased ethics creativity teamwork and leadership
• Who are the people and organizations in and beyond the ecosystem that we need to engage in the conversation

As Ashoka sees it an EACH world is one in which everyone has the capacity and opportunity to contribute and to create positive change.In an EACH world everyone is powerful everyone has a voice everyone has access to relevant and necessary resources and everyone can thrive. Systems of oppression and hierarchy have no place in an EACH world because no groups should dominate or exploit others including in the realm of this world the systems that perpetuate inequity have been dismantled and rebuilt to enable equal access to opportunities and embrace the incredible range of perspectives narratives and lived human experiences.

As a Leadership Group Member theArab World Framework Change Leaderwill have the opportunity to:

• Lead the Arab World teamofteams structure to enhance Framework Change regional outcomes through systems design and analysis;
• Improve regional strategy and insight capabilities to tie all regional activities into global movements and more effectively participate in the global Ashoka mission and vision;
• Engage global partner organizations to leverage the power of Ashokas network insights and framework into new game business models structures and messages;
• Cocreate a global storytelling movement that encourages the sharing of stories of exemplary new game behavior including breaking down walls between sectors to form problemsolving partnerships and enabling passive victims and onlookers to reidentify as active changemakers;
• And colead strategic decisionmaking that affects Ashokas growth globally to leverage Ashokas vast network in 80 countries.

Desired Skills and Experience
TheArab World Framework Change Leadershould have a track record of creating new ideas that have resulted in a systemic change in his/her field. He/she should believe deeply in the power of social entrepreneurship and understand Ashokas Everyone A Changemaker vision. He/she should also have the following characteristics/experience:

• Multiyear track record of developing innovative solutions and successfully bringing them to fruition;
• Demonstrated ability to develop major client and partner relationships;
• Exceptional capacity for thought leadership and teamofteams organizational leadership;
• Proven ability to lead through influence ideas and insights;
• And strong social and emotional intelligence and leadership qualities conducive to inspiring enabling and integrating an entrepreneurial team with respect and collegiality.

And they will meet Ashokas core hiring criteria:

• Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship:Demonstrates a track record of taking creative initiative and ownership (e.g. founding an organization or company starting a movement or reshaping the work of an existing organization).
• Understanding of & Belief in the Everyone a Changemaker Vision:Aligns with Ashokas vision of an EACH future at a gut level; demonstrates broad inquisitive intellect and thinking patterns that connect the dots between historical trends and current social contexts.
• Emotional and Social Intelligence:Has the ability to efficiently and respectfully lead and work in teams.
• Ethical Fiber:Possessesexceptionally strong ethical behavior.
• SelfDefinition:Assumes that changing the world in big ways is their path in life.

Ashoka is an equal opportunity employer and invites applications from candidates regardless of race gender sexual orientation age disability or religion. The position is based in the regional Ashoka Arab World hub office in Cairo Egypt. For more information visit us at Experience:

Director