VP of Growth

Endless Access VP of Growth - UAE Location: Abu Dhabi and/or remote within UAE (regular availability for evening calls with EST) Contract type: Full-time employment (UAE); relocation support may be available. Reports to: CEO Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000 pa DOE About Endless Access Our vision is simple: the whole world, empowered. Access to the digital tools of the modern era is a prerequisite for that vision to be realized. We believe in a world where everyone is empowered. In today's age, digital tools and skills are key to realizing this vision. Endless Access strives to ensure access to these tools, creating global opportunities for underserved and under-resourced communities. Our efforts aim to bridge the digital divide, foster future-ready skills of digital creation and collaboration, and promote digital literacy, particularly for youth and the less advantaged. About Our Learning Program - Game-Making Community: Endless Access is developing a unique and scalable learning model that empowers students to develop and demonstrate workplace-ready future skills through applied learning and peer-to-peer mentorship within a connected game-making community. Our innovative approach ensures that regardless of background or prior experience, all learners become digital creators. We support equitable game-making skills development through a learning experience made available on an affordable PC, accessible to those without access to broadband internet. This scalable model creates real pathways to employment and entrepreneurship while building a supportive community where learners learn from each other as much as from professional mentors. Role Summary As VP of Growth, you'll be the strategic architect of our expansion, responsible for scaling our game-making learning community through strategic partnerships and sustainable revenue growth. This role builds upon and elevates our existing partnerships function, transforming it into a comprehensive growth engine that encompasses both partnership development and funding strategy. You'll work at the intersection of mission and business strategy, developing relationships with operating partners who deliver our programs, funding partners who invest in our impact, and the communities we serve. This is a senior leadership role where you'll manage and grow our partnerships team while driving both direct revenue generation and third-party funding commitments. You'll be equally comfortable building relationships with educational institutions and NGOs in emerging markets as you are securing major funding partnerships and developing innovative revenue models. What You’ll Be Doing Strategic Partnerships Development & Management Design and execute a comprehensive partnership strategy to reach 7,500+ learners from underserved communities through packaged learning experiences by the end of the fiscal year. Identify, prospect, and establish partnerships with educational institutions, NGOs, and nonprofits, particularly in emerging markets (Global South). Lead pilot program development with 4 strategic partners, creating scalable models that can reach 100,000+ learners by 2026 and scale into the millions thereafter. Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements, ensuring alignment with Endless Access’ mission and growth objectives. Revenue Growth & Funding Strategy Lead grant applications and maintain relationships with grant and private revenue stakeholders to maximize funding opportunities for scale. Create innovative revenue models and pricing strategies that balance accessibility with sustainability. Develop and implement funding strategies to secure $2M+ in third-party funding commitments for program delivery in 2025-6 and grow thereafter. Drive direct revenue generation through learning programs with an initial annual target of $75K net revenue in 2025-6. Impact Measurement & Validation Commission and oversee efficacy studies, including the collection of feedback and results from learners, together with our operating partners, to demonstrate program impact. Manage independent third parties who can validate the effectiveness and outcomes of our game-making learning approach to support future funding and scale. Establish metrics and reporting systems to track both partnership success and learner outcomes. Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Lead and develop a high-performing growth team, expanding upon existing partnerships and program operations capabilities. Work closely with the Learning and Product teams to ensure seamless design, integration, and delivery of partnership activities, and with the Marketing team to support partnerships and funnel development. Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic partners, maintaining open and transparent communication in order to develop and strengthen retention and renewal strategies. Represent Endless Access at industry events, conferences, and in strategic partnership negotiations. What You Bring Leadership & Experience Leadership & Experience 7+ years of senior leadership experience in growth, business development, or partnerships, preferably in education technology, nonprofit sectors, or international development Proven track record of successful business development, partnership building, and revenue acquisition, particularly in emerging markets (Global South) Success in securing significant funding commitments ($1M+) and experience with grant applications and funding mechanisms. Experience managing and developing high-performing teams in remote environments Strategic & Operational Excellence Strong business acumen with experience in revenue generation, pricing strategy, and financial modeling Demonstrated ability to design and execute complex partnership structures with educational institutions, NGOs, and nonprofits Strong understanding of the educational and nonprofit sectors, including challenges and opportunities in emerging markets Comfort with ambiguity and ability to build processes and systems in dynamic entrepreneurial environments Cultural Competency & Mission Alignment Cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in diverse, international settings Passion for improving education and digital literacy initiatives in historically under-resourced communities Collaborative leadership style with an entrepreneurial mindset that balances mission impact with business sustainability Proficiency (writing and speaking) in Arabic, Spanish, or another language with high representation in the Endless Access community and partner network Technical & Communication Skills Prior experience in a software/SaaS product organization Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills Data-informed, analytical problem-solver able to prioritize amidst dynamic and competing priorities Project management experience and ability to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously Preferred Qualifications First-hand experience living or working in emerging markets Background in gaming, digital literacy, or creative technology education programs Experience working with open-source educational resources or technology projects Previous experience in game-making and learning is a big plus What We Offer The opportunity to scale a groundbreaking educational community that combines gaming, open source, and peer-to-peer learning as career preparation for underserved communities globally Leadership role with significant autonomy and direct impact on organizational growth and learner outcomes in communities that need it most The chance to build upon and elevate our existing partnerships foundation into a comprehensive growth engine Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives tied to growth targets Fully remote, flexible work environment with a passionate, mission-driven team distributed globally A culture of experimentation, rapid iteration, and continuous learning, where we move fast and learn as we go Professional development budget and opportunities for conference attendance and industry engagement Not Sure You Meet 100% of Requirements? Studies show that women and people from underrepresented backgrounds often hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. At Endless, we know that building a truly inclusive digital future means bringing together diverse perspectives and experiences. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to expand access to technology, we strongly encourage you to apply—even if you don’t check every box. Your unique perspective could be exactly what we need. Endless is an Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our passion for games, education, and creating opportunities for underserved learners. Endless provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, $%&, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Learn more about us at: https://www.endlessos.org/ To apply, click on the link: https://endlessaccess.bamboohr.com/careers/26?source=aWQ9Nw%3D%3D