Regional Manager, Education Full Time

About Us
We believe that all children should be given the chance to reach their full potential. Access to quality education is where this starts.

At EIDU, we are working to empower governments to secure foundational literacy and numeracy for every child. We come in as a reliable partner to enhance the existing systems with our technology-based solution: a platform that integrates multiple proven educational interventions, designed to meaningfully impact all key stakeholders in any public education system – learners, teachers, education officers and ministry staff.

Our solution is built for scale:  Through partnerships with 38 governments, we currently serve over 770,000 students in Kenya and Nigeria – and are aiming to reach tens of millions within the next few years. In a year-long randomised control trial conducted by external researchers, endline results indicated 0.53 SD improvement in learning outcomes with EIDU, making EIDU one of the top 10% of education interventions in the low- and middle-income context.

EIDU is funded by well-known development agencies, foundations, and impact investors.

We constantly refine our approach to enhance effectiveness and keep our platform at the forefront of educational impact, for example  through meaningful projects with leading technology companies to further enhance learning outcomes through AI.

About the role
We are seeking a Regional Manager to lead EIDU’s operations across the South East region of Nigeria. This involves in supporting program rollout activities, building strong relationships with state government education officials, overseeing contract management, and coordinating training initiatives among others. You will be responsible for leading and developing a team of EIDU Education Officers, managing regional budgets, and ensuring high-quality program delivery. A key focus will be on driving operational efficiency through cross-functional collaboration and meticulously monitoring program implementation to achieve established KPIs.

What you will do:
Government Engagement:

• Lead in state government engagements to pitch new counties and advocate for program support and sustainability.
• Lead the process of onboarding new states into the EIDU program, ensuring successful program rollout and retention.
• Facilitate contract signings, renewals, and payment follow-ups with state governments to ensure sustainability of program and retention.
• Facilitate communications between EIDU and the state government including organising monthly state-level stakeholders meetings.

Team Leadership and Performance Management:

• Lead, supervise, and support a team of EIDU Education Officers across the states.
• Recruit and coordinate onboarding training of new team members as well as conduct regular performance appraisals.
• Foster a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations, monitoring progress, and mentoring team members.

Operations Management:

• Lead and oversee all operational tasks at the regional level, participating in state-level activities.
• Integrate cross-functional support by collaborating with Quality Assurance, Ops BI (Data), Training, Government Relations, Procurement, and ICT departments.
• Monitor program implementation and usage across states to ensure KPIs are met through data analysis, field visits, and officer liaison.
• Guide EIDU Education Officers in developing effective travel plans and workflows.
• Take full ownership of regional planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to monitor and improve program performance.

Training Coordination:

• Organize and coordinate onboarding training for new team members.
• Plan and implement program rollout training at state levels.
• Ensure consistency and quality in training delivery for various stakeholders.

Quality Assurance:

• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance & Ops BI (Data) team to monitor and improve program performance.
• Implement feedback and recommendations to enhance program effectiveness
• Ensure adherence to program standards and guidelines.
• Use data from field visits and audits to improve oversight and mentorship.

What you should bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, or a related field from accredited university and minimum of 7 years experience in the education field.
• Minimum of 4 years of training/program management experience and team management/leadership experience including direct supervision of field teams.
• In-depth understanding of traditional and modern training methods (including workshops, simulations, e-learning and coaching).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, and other stakeholders, at state level.
• ICT skills: G-suite, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, task and Issues management (e.g., Asana, CRM), Android Smartphones.
• Ability to work in a start-up environment navigating complex and fast-changing circumstances.
• Experience in mentorship and coaching of youth and adults.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and financial oversight.
• Proficiency in program monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in implementing education programs in Southern Nigeria.
• Fluent in both English and local language(s) specifically Igbo.

What we offer:

• A chance to directly contribute to solving a pressing global problem.
• Being a part of an international and passionate team located in Kenya, Germany, Nigeria, and Pakistan.
• 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.