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  • Posted: Aug 7, 2017
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Talentstone Energy Search, a member of the Talentstone Group is a specialist search firm with global network of consultants across Africa and the Middle East, Europe and USA, offering tailored recruitment solutions supported by our global network. We draw on our time-perfected search methodologies to ensure fast and resourceful delivery of the leading talent...
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    Academic Director, Multinational Social Enterprise

    PURPOSE
    The Academic Director, must be a data-driven individual with experience developing and managing cultures of high performance and high expectations. You must be a great academic leader who understands exceptional instruction and can motivate and support others in realizing a vision of academic excellence. Ideal candidates have worked in organizations with a proven track record of generating large learning gains.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Advocating for learning outcomes and serving as an in-country academic consultant for other departments
    • Leading execution and interdepartmental coordination of the core academic program
    • Providing feedback to the Curriculum team, to improve learning outcomes and culturally contextualize what is taught
    • Representing our client with key national stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education and other government education officials
    • Conducting necessary market and regulatory research to inform instructional systems and policies (timetable, teacher specialty configurations, retention policies, exam policy, placement policy)
    • Managing the Academics team based in Nigeria: Curriculum, Field Work, Measurement and Evaluation (M&E), Instructional Leadership, Innovation

    QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

    Education:        
        Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field, graduate degrees preferred

     Experience:

    • Ten (10) years’ experience working in education. Two (2) or more years of teaching experience with evidence of outsized student learning gains is an added advantage.
    • Experience working in the education sector in Nigeria

    Skills:

    • Effective, articulate communicator who can represent our client to external audiences
    • Self-starter and problem-solver, who thinks three and four steps ahead.
    • Hard-working and collaborative, with the tenacity to plough through challenges and an appreciation for teamwork toward achieving a shared vision.
    • Detailed and results-oriented, driven by the data that will allow us to know what is working and what isn’t working for kids.
    • Humble, ready to “roll up your sleeves” to get things done

    Method of Application

    To apply for this position, complete a copy of our pre-interview candidate questionnaire specified on our website and send the completed questionnaire with a copy of your resume.

    Please send the completed questionnaire with a copy of your updated resume to hello@talentstoneafrica.com

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