- Company: NewGlobe
- Location: Katsina
- Job type: Full-time
About the role
NewGlobe is looking for a Managing Director to provide overall leadership and technical direction for its education program in Katsina. In this position, you will ensure an integrated vision across different components, functions, and stakeholders, with a strong focus on achieving the results defined in the contract.
You will lead the development, delivery, and day-to-day management of a high-quality, innovative, and sustainable education program. This is a hands-on role that requires intense program management and broad technical knowledge in financial management, supply chain, government relations, and school operations. We are looking for someone with experience managing complex, large-scale programs with a lean team and a deep passion for the mission.
Responsibilities
- Act as the senior General Manager for the program, overseeing budgets, strategic and operational delivery, and stakeholder management.
- Lead and manage the program team by providing vision, day-to-day coordination, resource management, and supervision to accomplish project objectives.
- Serve as the primary liaison with the designated Ministry of Education, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and elected political champions.
- Ensure quality control and the overall responsiveness of technical assistance provided, making necessary adjustments to operations to fit program requirements.
- Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments.
- Ensure the technical and methodological soundness of activities and collaborate with colleagues to solve problems and build a learning environment within the team.
- Be responsible for on or under-budget delivery of all aspects of the programme.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree is essential; an MBA or Master’s degree is preferred.
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in project management and design in developing countries, preferably including experience in the state or country of assignment.
- At least 5 years of management experience, including direct supervision of professional and support staff and assembling teams working in multi-faceted roles.
- A proven track record of excelling in the leadership of operational teams, design-thinking, process and system design, and managing complex, inter-related functions.
- Prior experience within a fast-paced, high-growth, metric-driven operational organization is an advantage.
- Strong management skills, leadership qualities, and the ability to build or access key contacts within the Ministry of Education or equivalent local and state regulatory bodies.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, private sector entities, local community organizations, donors, and other stakeholders at national and sub-national levels.
- Respect and sensitivity towards cultural, gender, ethnicity, and religious diversity.
- Maturity and confidence in dealing with high-ranking officials of government, international, and non-government institutions.
- Excellent communications, writing, and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for democratizing the right for all children to succeed.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online.
