Director of Strategy and Expansion at an Educational NGO - The People Practice

The People Practice - Our client, an Educational NGO striving to create an enabling environment for disadvantaged children, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Strategy and Expansion

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Category: Incubation and Growth

Job Description

• Our client is looking to hire a Director of Strategy and Expansion to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to support the organization's growth and expansion plans.
• This role will be instrumental in shaping the organization's long-term direction, identifying new opportunities, and developing innovative solutions to meet the changing needs of our stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term strategic plans to achieve the organization's growth objectives.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify new opportunities and stay informed of industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Lead the development of proposals, business plans, and other documentation required for expansion projects.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement marketing and communications strategies to promote the organization's brand and reputation.
• Develop and manage budgets for expansion projects, ensuring that resources are used effectively and efficiently.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff working on expansion projects, ensuring that they have the resources and support they need to succeed.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of expansion initiatives, making adjustments as necessary to ensure that objectives are met.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, such as Business Administration, Education, or a related discipline.
• A Master's Degree.
• 3 - 5 years work experience.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2023.