Principal, Education: Human Development

3 weeks ago

Nairobi, Kenya Genesis Analytics Full time

Our purpose is to unlock value in Africa. We use our analytical capabilities to improve decision-making and, through better decisions, to unlock substantial value for our clients and society. While we are the largest economics-based consulting firm in Africa, we use a large number of techniques and approaches to achieve clarity for decision-makers

You will be responsible for:
Strategy Development & Implementation:

Develop comprehensive educational development strategies aligned with wider Genesis strategy, analysis of the market and best practices.
Translate strategies into actionable plans, setting clear objectives and monitoring progress.
Stay current on emerging trends in education and translate them into innovative solutions for our clients which lead to improved outcomes.
Understanding traditional markets while generating pro-active ideas and approaches to meet Young World educational needs.
Build strategic horizontal partnerships within the education sector to extend the reach of Genesis into new lines of work
Monitoring and measuring the impact of our work.

Team Co-Leadership:

Mentoring key personnel within a growing education team.
Making decisions with the Senior Leadership Team about further specialisation and service line establishment in Genesis’ education portfolio
Fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
Contributing to the development of thought leadership materials on education.
Foster the culture of integrity, collaboration, and respect.

Entrepreneurship & Business Development:

Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the education sector across both reactive and proactive activity systems, including both responding to RFPs (both large and small) as well as stimulating funders and clients in the ecosystem to try new approaches.
Develop compelling proposals and presentations to win new clients and projects.
Co-create opportunities to work together with those in positions to deliver impact
Represent Genesis, build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and play a thought leadership role in the education community.
Contribute to the overall growth and financial health of the Education services lines and fast-track programmes

Program Delivery Leadership:

Lead project teams in the successful delivery of educational development programmes.
Maintain high level relationships with donors and clients that enhance Genesis’s global reputation
Direct and oversee project budgets and timelines to ensure efficient and effective programme execution.
Provide expert guidance and mentorship to junior consultants on the team.
Foster a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
Presenting findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.

Requirements
We are looking for someone who:

Is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of marginalised populations.
Has a Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Economics, Development Studies, or a similar field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in education development, consulting, or a related field.
Demonstrates strong leadership skills and the ability to build and manage teams.
Offers exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Has a proven track record of success in the development industry (either in government or in non-profit or in consultancy), particularly within the public sector.
Has excellent business acumen and a passion for entrepreneurship.
Possesses superior communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Is able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.

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