Leadership & Strategy: 

• Provide strategic leadership for Nigeria Operations, ensuring alignment with EIDU’s global mission and country objectives.

• Develop and implement operational strategies, policies, and procedures to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

• Lead and mentor the operations team, including Field Operations, Quality Assurance, and Procurement.

Operational Oversight:

• Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple states, ensuring smooth program rollout, implementation, and continuation.

• Monitor KPIs and operational benchmarks to assess performance and drive operational excellence.

• Ensure compliance with EIDU standards, government regulations, and donor requirements.

Financial & Risk Management:

• Develop, allocate, and monitor operational budgets, ensuring resources are used effectively.

• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies, including safety and compliance governance.

• Ensure audit findings and compliance issues are addressed promptly.

Stakeholder & Government Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with government partners at state and federal levels.

• Represent EIDU in external forums, industry events, and with key stakeholders.

• Collaborate with internal teams (Product, Learning, Government Relations) to ensure seamless program delivery.

People & Culture:

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training of field and Office teams.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation.

• Provide coaching and professional development opportunities for managers and staff.

The desire to use your skills to bring about positive social change.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education, Operations Management, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in operations, field management, or program delivery, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Experience in the education, social impact, or a start up organization environment is highly desirable.

Proven track record of managing large, dispersed teams in complex environments.

Strong financial management skills, including budget planning and monitoring.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives and other stakeholders.

Proactivity and exceptional problem-solving skills, ability to work comfortably in a cross-functional setting, and an ability to remain calm under stress and uncertainty, inspiring the same in your team.

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

Great interpersonal and collaboration skills to collaborate with people at all levels of the organisation, from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Interested in contributing to others' success.

Willingness to travel across Nigeria.

A chance to directly contribute to solving a pressing global problem. 

Being a part of an international and passionate team located in Kenya, Germany, Nigeria, and Pakistan.

An open environment where feedback is welcomed promoting mutual growth. 

Rapid personal development & opportunity to take on responsibility and have impact.

Exciting field visits to our partner schools to see your impact firsthand. 

High degree of flexibility with regard to working hours and vacations, and the option to work from home 2-3 days per week.