Program & Delivery Design: 

• Coordinate cross-functional design and review processes to ensure alignment across Learning, Research, Country, Finance, Government Relations, and Fundraising

• Ensure that insights from research, implementation experience, and stakeholder feedback are integrated into program refinements

• Collaborate with Learning and Data to ensure program design choices are reflected in measurable indicators and operational targets

• Support standardization of delivery approaches across countries while maintaining contextual flexibility
  

Organizational Execution and Decision Processes

• Facilitate cross-functional review and refinement of EIDU’s core organisational metrics and operational targets, in collaboration with Learning, Data, and Strategy.

• Define clear decision “triggers” that connect performance indicators to strategic and operational actions and escalation pathways

• Strengthen how data is used across countries and functions to improve focus, efficiency, and execution discipline at scale
  

Organizational planning

• Lead cross-functional alignment on annual goals and quarterly planning cycles

• Ensure operational targets and key metrics are embedded within planning and review processes

• Develop content and agendas for senior leadership meetings, ensuring data and progress against targets inform strategic prioritisation

• Align staffing and funding plans with organizational goals and priorities in collaboration with People and Finance
  

Strategic initiatives & organizational priorities

• Drive or support high-priority cross-cutting initiatives identified by the COO, such as risk management, strategic procurement, cross-country coordination, or expansion efforts.

• Provide structured analytical and execution support to senior leaders on time-bound strategic priorities

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

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably including analytical coursework

Experience:

• 5–8 years of experience in roles such as management consulting, strategy and operations, business intelligence, product or program management, or similar fields

• Working in or supporting organizations operating in low-resource or Global South contexts

• Influencing senior stakeholders and driving cross-functional initiatives

• Entrepreneurial / startup experience preferred

Core Capabilities

• Strong project and process management skills, with the ability to bring structure and clarity to complex, cross-functional work

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to synthesize data, research, and operational insight into clear recommendations. 

• Comfort working with performance dashboards and using quantitative insights to inform operational and strategic decisions; experience with SQL or BI tools is a plus.

• Strong business judgment and practical intuition about what is likely to work in specific country, resource, and stakeholder contexts

• Fluency in English required

Ways of Working

• Ability to influence and align senior stakeholders without relying on formal authority

• Comfort working in ambiguity and fast-changing environments

• Strong cross-cultural collaboration skills, with experience working across diverse geographies and backgrounds

• High level of ownership and discretion when handling sensitive or high-stakes topics

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

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

A role with significant visibility and influence across the organization, with the potential to grow into broader leadership responsibilities over time.

A financial runway that ensures you have the security and resources you need to excel in your role.

An open environment where feedback is welcomed promoting mutual growth. 

High degree of flexibility with regard to working hours and vacations.