Jobs at NewGlobe

About The Role

• As the Manager, you will help the Programme meet legislative goals by creating proposals and working with government agencies.
• You are on top of research on government policies and laws, manage internal and external communication and have a large resource base of personnel in the public sector.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with the Programme Development counterparts and regional leadership, be responsible for overseeing key government relationships and programming. To do this, you’ll lead government engagement, training and stakeholder meetings.
• Ensure creation of governance committees according to core programming guidelines, and establish a regular meeting schedule.
• Ensure thorough weekly and monthly reporting to the government begins and is continued under permanent programme leadership.
• Manage and oversee all Policy and Partnerships program staff (focussed on Programme Management).
• Manage the diverse strategic stakeholder management across multiple Government departments and levels within those departments; with prominent education ecosystem stakeholders, including but not limited to the local and national teacher labour unions; and important 'influencers’ to ensure the successful and popular launch of the government’s new programme.
• Establish and implement short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures for the government relations support function; monitor and evaluates program effectiveness; effects changes required for improvement;
• Map all key government officials, and create a plan for management of each;
• Work with key stakeholders on consultative efforts to drive reforms in delivery of education to underserved communities;
• Utilize lead management techniques and maintain a detailed and dynamic database of these key influencer communities while tracking progress of programme launch.

What You Should Have

• Bachelor's Degree with superior academic performance;
• Over 4 years’ experience in government program delivery or working in account management or as an engagement manager;
• In depth experience building and systematically managing key complex relationships and accounts to ensure program delivery in a complex, multi-stakeholder program or project;
• Previous experience working with a Ministry of Education or State Education Board on program delivery, preferred; If not within education, experience with another government delivery program or project, such as in health or ICT;
• Confidence, authority, and level-headed decision making needed as program's leadership voice;
• Knowledge of local, state and federal government issues related to the provision of primary education in Nigeria would be preferred;
• Ability to balance commercial interests and social benefits - a blend across business and political acumen, but also high emotional intelligence and relationship-building skills;
• Experience acting as an on-the-record spokesperson;
• Highly capable and thoughtful problem-solving skills; able to act as an intermediary and a solutions driven lead, to ensure effective collaboration and communication between the Government client and our organization;
• Prior experience within a fast-paced, high-growth, metric-driven operational organization will be an advantage.

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About the Role

• The Managing Director is responsible for providing overall leadership management and general technical direction of the entire program, ensuring an integrated vision among different components, functions and stakeholders, and a focus on achieving the results defined in the contract.
• You will be responsible for leading and overseeing the development, delivery and day-to-day management of a high quality, innovative, cost effective and sustainable education program resulting in immediate and lasting change for children and building the capacity of the duty bearers.
• This is a highly hands-on job, involving intense program management, broad technical knowledge covering financial management, supply chain, government relations and school operations management.
• For this role, we need someone who has the experience of managing highly complex and large programs with a lean team coupled with a deep passion for programme mission. Leadership, humility and self-awareness are a must to be successful.
• This is an incredibly fast-paced and absorbing role that will ask a lot of you but it will also be personally rewarding in that you will see the impact of your efforts first hand.

Responsibilities
What You Will Do:

• Act as the senior General Manager for the program, overseeing budgets, strategic and operational delivery and stakeholder management.
• Lead and manage the program team – providing the vision, day-to-day coordination, resource management, and supervision required to accomplish project objectives and to deliver superior quality products.
• Be the primary liaison with the designated Ministry of Education, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and elected political champions and his or her representatives, responding to client needs within the limits of the arrangement.
• Ensure quality control and the overall responsiveness of technical assistance provided, including necessary adjustments to operations to fit the requirements of the programme.
• Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner, and suggest appropriate program adjustments.
• Ensure the technical and methodological soundness of activities and, in collaboration with the Collaborate with colleagues to solve problems and build a learning environment within the program team and other function heads of the organization.
• Responsible for on or under-budget delivery of all aspects of the programme. 

Requirements
What You Should Have:

• Bachelor's Degree essential, MBA (or Master’s) would be preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience working in project management and design in developing countries, preferably including experience in the state or country to which you will be assigned.
• At least 5 years of management experience, including direct supervision of professional and support staff and assembling teams working in multi-faceted roles including field based roles.
• A proven track record of excelling in the leadership of operational teams, as well as in design-thinking, process and system design and application, managing complex and inter-related functions, as this will be critical overseeing a large scale school system transformation.
• Prior experience within a fast-paced, high-growth, metric-driven operational organization will be an advantage.
• Strong management skills, leadership qualities, professional reputation, ability to build or access key contacts within the Ministry of Education or equivalent local and state regulatory bodies.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors, consortium members and other stakeholders, at national and sub-national levels.
• Respect and sensitivity towards cultural, gender, ethnicity and religious diversity.
• Maturity and confidence in dealing with high ranking officials of government institutions, international institutions and non-government institutions.
• Demonstrated excellent communications and writing abilities and superior interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in building the Ministry of Education (or other relevant Government entity) and devolved structures capacity in developing and realizing education strategic plans to provide quality Education services is a plus.
• Passion for our vision of democratizing the right for all children to succeed.

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About the Role

• We are looking for an experienced full time Senior Android Engineer, Software Development to join our new Lagos-based cross-functional software development team, which will build the software that powers and improves our ability to deliver massive learning gains – at scale. 
• The Lagos team will have a special focus on the learning management platform and the rest of the technology running in our academies (which is all Android based). 
• This person will join an elite, interdisciplinary team that will be building the technology that will take NewGlobe to the next level. 
• It's a great opportunity to grow and learn, while working on developing software with a mission that few, if any, can compete with. 
• We believe in innovation, fast feedback, and high impact. We have an existing portfolio of native Android applications that undergird our ability to support self-sufficient academy management, engage the local community, and deliver high-quality education to our pupils. 
• However, we need someone that can drive the next generation of these platforms, ensuring high availability even in challenging conditions and generally driving innovation in the mobile space. 
• It's all about rolling up one's sleeves to introduce best practices, deliver key functionality, and pave the way for exciting future possibilities, like adaptive curriculums and automated grading of tests (to name just a few).

What You Will Do 

• Gather requirements, build, test, and ship new Android functionality for our academy tech platform
• Collaborate with the server-side developers to design the APIs for specifically for the Android application (not just consuming APIs that were already developed for a web app)
• Engage on all dimensions of the app, from UI and UX, to business logic, to storage and networking
• Introduce architectural patterns to improve scalability, stability, and maintainability

What You Should Have

• Bachelor's degree in related field with superior academic performance
• At least 5 years of professional Android development experience. Senior Android Engineer, especially published apps on Google Play
• Full lifecycle experience, from conceptualisation to deployment to feedback from production
• Experience with writing library projects that get reused across multiple android apps 
• Knowledge of Gradle and DI helpful
• Experience architecting whole Android applications, not just adding features or porting existing apps
• Belief in the importance of automated unit, integration, and functional tests for Android apps
• Exposure to continuous integration and continuous delivery practices, especially in an environment of weekly (or even more frequent) releases to production
• Love for collaboration and working with driven stakeholders, including presenting work with confidence when interacting with business owners and users
• Openness and eagerness for learning new paradigms and practices
• Passion for NewGlobe's vision of democratising the right for all children to succeed.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a difference for children every day at a proven, internationally recognized, mission-driven company.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Take the lead and help us grow our engineering team
• The opportunity to work on challenging and innovative projects.

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Description

• As a Digital Journalist, you are the frontline storyteller, the visibility strategist, and the amplifier of impact. You will lead the charge in driving perception, generating buzz, and making NewGlobe's work impossible to ignore. You’ll be embedded in a government education program, part content creator, part campaigner, part strategist.
• You’ll be on the ground, in the classrooms, with teachers, learners, communities and the government leaders who are transforming public education, turning their stories into powerful digital narratives that spark conversation, spread across platforms, and capture hearts and minds.
• Your goal: to make the Programme and the work NewGlobe does go viral for all the right reasons.

What You Will Do
Own the Mission:

• Build and execute a digital content strategy that makes JigawaUNITE and the work NewGlobe is doing to support the programme known, seen, and heard locally, nationally, and globally.
• Shine a spotlight on the transformation happening on the ground in your programme, led by local educators, communities, and government leaders.
• Drive visibility and perception by making programme impact stories viral, leveraging emotion, community, and creativity.
• Act like a digital warrior: relentless, proactive, and mission-first.

Field Storytelling (50% Field Work):

• Regularly go to schools, communities, government offices and meetings to capture raw, human-centered stories through video, photography, and interviews.
• Conduct and edit compelling interviews with students, teachers, parents, government officials and community leaders to showcase the real-world impact of our work.
• Ensure all visuals and messaging reflect the aspirations of the programme and local context.

Content Execution & Distribution:

• Develop programme-specific digital content calendars and execute campaigns across platforms: WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• Collaborate with the central team to align on voice, style, and global priorities while adapting them locally.
• Ensure the right people see the right stories first, especially government stakeholders and media influencers.

Performance Tracking & Strategy Evolution:

• Measure what matters: track digital reach, engagement, virality, and reactions, across platforms and informal networks.
• Adjust strategy and content based on what resonates. Weekly reporting will focus on tangible impact, not just impressions.
• Always ask: “Did this move hearts? Did this move minds?”

Influence & Community Engagement:

• Build a grassroots digital movement by cultivating local influencers and digital ambassadors.
• Use WhatsApp as a key storytelling and advocacy tool to engage government officials, parents, community leaders, and local champions.
• Embed within local networks to spark organic content sharing and drive trust in the programme.

Programme Alignment & Collaboration:

• Work closely with programme leadership to stay ahead of milestones, align on communications priorities, and identify strategic story moments.
• Be present in weekly syncs and planning meetings to anticipate content opportunities.

What You Should Have
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in content creation, social media management, and digital storytelling, preferably within education, public service, or social impact sectors, with a proven portfolio.

Skills and Expertise:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft engaging narratives and tailor messages for diverse audiences.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, TikTok) and best practices for each.
• Proficiency in content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite – Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and video editing tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro).
• Experience with WhatsApp as a communication tool and managing internal and external communication platforms.
• Experience in community engagement and stakeholder management, with a focus on leveraging social media for grassroots movements.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple content projects simultaneously, with a focus on meeting deadlines and achieving campaign goals.
• Analytical skills to track, measure, and report on content performance, including engagement metrics, traffic, and conversions, and to make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.

Proactive and Creative:

• Ability to come up with new ideas and take ownership of content creation while being flexible and responsive to evolving project needs.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring all content is of the highest quality, aligned with the organization’s goals, and adheres to NewGlobe’s standards.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to the needs of the organization.
• Fluency in English, with knowledge of local languages spoken in the regions where NewGlobe operates being an added advantage.