Project Director – North-West Nigeria

About the Opportunity

NewGlobe supports visionary governments to transform public education systems, the cornerstone of a prosperous, equitable, and peaceful society. With a comprehensive system transformation platform and data-driven educational services, NewGlobe delivers rapid and dramatic improvements in learning outcomes at state and nationwide scale. Through building impactful partnerships and programmes, NewGlobe ensures that all children have access to an education that will develop their full potential and create a foundation for growth and prosperity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the programme’s termly and annual milestones are attained on schedule
• Manage & update the programme operational calendar
• Ensure appropriate follow through on actions, decisions, and commitments made by the Managing Director by working with the parties responsible for implementation
• Assist the Managing Director in facilitating effective decision-making
• Continuously improve the programme’s performance
• Coordinate the execution of strategic initiatives
• Prepare periodic business performance and market analysis
• Deliver business planning processes
• Create organizational dashboards and reports
• Monitor and review departmental spending vs. budget
• Ensure that the School Inspection Team is driving compliance to school policies and processes at the school level

About You

A bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university with an excellent academic record. Quantitative undergraduate degrees, and advanced degrees such as an MBA are preferred. 5+ years of executive level experience in reputable companies from which you have outstanding records of professional achievement. Excellent project management skills including being incredibly organized with calendars, gantt charts, trackers, and have the ability to systematically follow up and support senior leaders with their deliverables across a broad set of projects/strategic initiatives. Solid functional knowledge, including but not limited to strategy, operations, HR, supply chain, customer experience management, finance, project management. Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills. Advanced MS Excel/spreadsheets skills, and mastery of presentation/reporting tools such as MS Word/Google docs & MS Powerpoint/Google slides. Excellent communication skills (writing and speaking), which enable you to communicate complex ideas effectively to people at all levels in the organization. Demonstrated leadership ability in a team environment.

Eligibility

You should have a proven track record of exceptional performance driving strategic initiatives and projects to completion.

Benefits

Working at NewGlobe offers a dynamic environment where innovative problem-solving and data-driven decisions are valued. The culture prioritizes inclusivity, accountability, and proactive problem-solving. Join us in our mission to transform education and celebrate achievement as we embrace challenges.

About Company

Enter the dynamic world of NewGlobe, where we embrace the mindset of boundless potential. We excel in innovative problem-solving and harness the power of data to revolutionize education. Committed to scaling our impact, we prioritize inclusivity and design solutions that empower learners worldwide. Our culture values tangible results, focusing on data-driven decisions and proactive problem-solving. Through meticulous design, we shape behaviors, championing structured practices, precision, and transparency in our quest for educational excellence.