We believe every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential — and that strong foundations in literacy and numeracy are where this begins.
EIDU partners with governments to strengthen public education systems at scale. Our technology-enabled platform integrates proven educational interventions and supports learners, teachers, education officers, and ministry staff within national systems.
Today, we work with 41 governments and reach nearly 800,000 students across Kenya and Nigeria, with ambitions to reach tens of millions more. A randomized controlled trial found a 0.53 standard deviation improvement in learning outcomes — placing EIDU among the top 10% of education interventions in low- and middle-income countries.
We combine analytical rigor, entrepreneurial drive, and a strong bias toward disciplined execution. As we scale, we are building an organization capable of turning strategy into measurable impact at national scale.
EIDU is funded by leading development agencies, foundations, and impact investors.
Regional Manager, Education (South South East- Akwa Ibom)
EIDU Nigeria
Full-time
Temporary
About Us
About the role
We are seeking a Regional Manager to lead EIDU’s operations across the South East region of Nigeria. This involves in supporting program rollout activities, building strong relationships with state government education officials, overseeing contract management, and coordinating training initiatives among others. You will be responsible for leading and developing a team of EIDU Education Officers, managing regional budgets, and ensuring high-quality program delivery. A key focus will be on driving operational efficiency through cross-functional collaboration and meticulously monitoring program implementation to achieve established KPIs.
What you will do:
Government Engagement:
Lead in state government engagements to pitch new counties and advocate for program support and sustainability.
Lead the process of onboarding new states into the EIDU program, ensuring successful program rollout and retention.
Facilitate contract signings, renewals, and payment follow-ups with state governments to ensure sustainability of program and retention.
Facilitate communications between EIDU and the state government including organising monthly state-level stakeholders meetings.
Team Leadership and Performance Management:
Lead, supervise, and support a team of EIDU Education Officers across the states.
Recruit and coordinate onboarding training of new team members as well as conduct regular performance appraisals.
Foster a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations, monitoring progress, and mentoring team members.
Operations Management:
Lead and oversee all operational tasks at the regional level, participating in state-level activities.
Integrate cross-functional support by collaborating with Quality Assurance, Ops BI (Data), Training, Government Relations, Procurement, and ICT departments.
Monitor program implementation and usage across states to ensure KPIs are met through data analysis, field visits, and officer liaison.
Guide Education Officers in developing effective travel plans and workflows.
Take full ownership of regional planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to monitor and improve program performance.
Training Coordination:
Organize and coordinate onboarding training for new team members.
Plan and implement program rollout training at state levels.
Ensure consistency and quality in training delivery for various stakeholders.
Quality Assurance:
Collaborate with the Operations BI (Data) team to monitor and improve program performance.
Implement feedback and recommendations to enhance program effectiveness
Ensure adherence to program standards and guidelines.
Use data from field visits and audits to improve oversight and mentorship.
What you should bring:
Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, or a related field from accredited university and minimum of 7 years experience in the education field.
Minimum of 4 years of training/program management experience and team management/leadership experience including direct supervision of field teams.
In-depth understanding of traditional and modern training methods (including workshops, simulations, e-learning and coaching).
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, and other stakeholders, at state level.
ICT skills: G-suite, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, task and Issues management (e.g., Asana, CRM), Android Smartphones.
Ability to work in a start-up environment navigating complex and fast-changing circumstances.
Experience in mentorship and coaching of youth and adults.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and financial oversight.
Proficiency in program monitoring and evaluation.
Experience in implementing education programs in Southern Nigeria is an added advantage.
Fluent in both English and local language(s) specifically Igbo or other Southern languages.
What we offer:
- Work with a smart and ambitious team based in Kenya, Nigeria, and Germany directly contributing to solving the global learning crisis.
- A healthy work-life balance with flexible hours, an async-friendly culture that respects personal time and autonomy, and a hybrid setup.
- A financial runway that ensures you have the security and resources you need to excel
- An open environment where feedback is welcomed promoting mutual growth.