Programme Manager, Schools at EdoBEST

About the Role

As the Programme Manager of School and Community Management, you will be responsible for assisting in the management of the entire “front of house” school operations from beginning to end.

This highly hands-on job involves intense programme management skills, impeccable customer service, and constant accountability. This includes managing the engagement field team responsible for launching and managing new partnership schools and overseeing the execution of advertisements, events, and parent programmes.

• Coordinate the Management of ‘EdoBEST Education’ Partnership Schools in collaboration with the Director of Schools and Academics
• Supervise and Manage Community engagement strategy for building powerful public schools
• Develop, manage and supervise PTA engagement activities in day to day running of the schools
• Coordinate schools, supplies, grounds, and overall inventory management; principal supervision and mentorship; and more – including accountability measures
• Coordinate community outreach across all ‘EdoBEST Education’ Partnership communities including advertisements, events, communications, programmes, promotions and more aimed at parents, community leaders and influencers, and the general public.
• Spend time in EdoBEST Partnership communities developing knowledge of the communities and driving customer insights and critical business issues opportunities.
• Assist in recruiting, induction training, workshops, and ongoing professional development.
• Oversee the collation of information from all departments; maintain weekly trackers, supervise data collection from the field; work with assigned partners and the Director to increase community linkages.
• Ensure that schools` grounds and buildings are maintained, oversee repairs, and training principles.
• Develop and work with Parent Teachers Associations, and Community Leaders in developing strategic plans for school management.
• Oversee activities of the department in the absence of the Director.

What You Should Have

• A Bachelor's degree in social sciences, Community Development, Business Management or in any relevant field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, including extensive experience in operations, programme management, managing field teams, retail, sales, and customer strategy
• Prior experience working within a fast-paced, metric-driven sales organization; start-up or high-growth company experience preferred
• Experience working with low-income customers; community engagement in the education or health sector is a major plus
• Experience planning events; and interacting with major stakeholders; community, business and government
• Passion for NewGlobe’s vision of democratizing the right for all children to succeed.