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  • Posted: Aug 20, 2018
    Deadline: Aug 31, 2018
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    FirstExcelsia is a firm of highly versatile and renowned Human Resources, Organisational Development and Management consultants. We have an in-depth understanding of the Nigerian business terrain and we are very passionate about partnering with indigenous organisations to develop world class yet localized systems, processes and structures required to achieve...
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    Director, Policy and Partnerships, Africa

    Policy and Partnerships
    Will work with Governments to support public school teachers to deliver quality lessons in class every day and leverage technology to build a comprehensive support system that is data driven and reaches across the value chain of Education delivery. We also ensure that the Ministry Staff are well equipped to leverage data to make quality decisions that help drive increased learning outcome in public schools.

    Responsibility:

    • Report to the V.P, Policy and Partnerships and support in designing policies, building partnerships, and executing strategies to advance the firm’s goals in Africa;
    • Work closely with the Global V.P of Policy and Partnerships to ensure continuity and alignment of goals and strategy across countries in Africa and supporting the firm’s policy agenda in Africa;
    • Support the V.P Policy and Partnerships in identifying and executing strategies to expand the organization’s work into new countries in Africa with additional focus on supporting the expansion plans into new states in Nigeria;
    • Support the delivery of the firm’s recognition agenda in Africa especially by enhancing influence with policy makers in the education sector in the region;
    • Support the delivery of thought leadership agenda within the region working closely with the Public relations team;
    • Obtain input from relevant experts across operations and support the V.P Policy and Partnerships in engaging with influential groups in the region, to enhance the organisation’s reputation and influence the education agenda in Africa;
    • Monitor key political and educational developments within the region, working with the V.P policy to determine their impact on expansion plan in the region;
    • Manage broader strategic stakeholder management with NGO/ donor/ think tank/ academic and other important 'influencers’ to unlock new funding and advance standing with these important communities;
    • Work with the V.P Policy and Partnerships to support the in-country Directors on strategic communications to achieve our goals;
    • Work with key stakeholders on consultative efforts to drive reforms in delivery of education to underserved communities;
    • Provide strong strategic support for work in Nigeria, working closely with the Nigeria Policy and Partnership team to design and implement an extensive expansion campaign in Nigeria;
    • Provide support for stakeholder management strategy and implementation for In-country P&P teams.
    • Provide support for the V.P Policy and Partnerships with respect to the review, and providing strategic support to in-country Directors in developing strong relationships with government and ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the region.
    • Owning regional relationships with relevant social sector groups to ensure that the firm continuously expands her stakeholder groups and maintains a strong voice with all education, technology and development groups operating in the region;

    Requirements:

    • Master’s degree or vast experience in any relevant Social Science/humanities field including Economics, Business, Public Policy or a related field;
    • Bachelor’s degree in a Social Science/humanities or a related field;
    • Academic qualification or relevant work experience in the education sector.
    • A strong understanding and passion for the education sector with experience advocating for education, an added advantage.
    • Over 10 years’ experience working in the social sector at a Country/Regional leadership level
    • Cultural intelligence working across countries in Africa.
    • A strong passion for education and desire to contribute to the future development in Africa.
    • Tenacity and ability to be a self-starter and able to identify and grasp opportunities to engage and proactively nurture relationships with key decision and policy makers.
    • An existing network of strong relationships with key decision makers in public sector.
    • Regional experience working in Africa across East and or West Africa.
    • Knowledge of local, state and federal government issues related to the provision of primary education in Nigeria;
    • Demonstrated ability to work with Nigerian media, including local, national and regional media across print, broadcast and online;
    • Experience acting as an on-the-record spokesperson;
    • Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning skills;
    • Strong communications, presentation and influencing skills with the ability to engage and energize people at all levels.
    • Strong track record of delivering in a corporate communications or public relations function.
    • Willingness to travel extensively within Nigeria and across Sub-Saharan Africa.
    • An awareness and experience of the variety and diversity of the business environment, practices and cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa.

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