Hiring: Strategic Lead

Strategic Lead

About the Company

Our client is an Education Technology Company that specializes in providing the ideal platform where Educators and Learners engage seamlessly and efficiently, facilitating an effective learning experience through the deployment of technology and the adoption of local culture and dialects—their purpose centers on eliminating the barriers to tutor and student engagement. As part of this objective, they provide high-quality video tutorials from Africa’s best teachers, that explain foundational concepts with excellent delivery in English and major local languages to deepen understanding. They also provide conducive learning spaces deliberately configured and customized to facilitate educational testing and learning opportunities for individuals, corporate organizations, and educational institutions. In addition, they have partnered with FranklinCovey© to provide best-in-class Leadership solutions across all schools.

They believe that education holds the key to transformational growth in Africa, and understanding difficult concepts at an early age will drive superior academic performance as the child progresses to higher classes. Their commitment to democratizing access to high-quality education is unwavering, with a proven track record of success and commitment to excellence.
They are looking to add to our team, experienced professionals who are dedicated to delivering exceptional service, passionate about creating innovative, customized client-focused solutions, and whow ill lead our efforts to increase market share.

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Job Description

Our ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the Company’s future direction by developing and executing
strategic initiatives. The Candidate will work directly with the MD/CEO and collaborate closely with cross functional teams to identify opportunities, analyze market trends, and formulate actionable plans to achieve organizational goals. The role requires a blend of analytical thinking, creativity, leadership, and effective communication to drive successful outcomes while providing high-level strategic and organizational support to the MD/CEO of our Company. This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable individual who can effectively blend a strategy formulation with effective task management across a range of tasks while also ensuring the smooth functioning of the MD’s office, supporting its overall effectiveness.

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Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, market shifts, and growth opportunities
Develop and refine the Company’s long-term strategic vision, mission, and goals in alignment with the overall business objectives.
Work with senior leadership to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, ensuring clear
objectives, timelines, and resource allocations
Effectively manage key stakeholder engagements on behalf of the MD/CEO as needed as well as ensure strategic client relationships are effectively maintained.
Prepare and organize documents, presentations, reports, and other materials for meetings and presentations
Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Act as a liaison between the Executive and internal/external stakeholders
Collaborate with various departments to gather insights and ensure alignment of strategic initiatives
Compile and analyze data, and create comprehensive reports and summaries for the Executive’s review
Assist in the planning, execution, and tracking of various projects, initiatives, and events
Anticipate and address potential challenges, and provide creative solutions to enhance the Executive’s productivity and efficiency
Maintain accurate records and databases, ensuring that information is up-to-date and easily accessible
Implement and maintain efficient filing systems, both physical and digital, to ensure easy retrieval of
information

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Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Studies, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
A Masters Degree will be an added advantage
At least 5 years experience in a strategic role, leading and/or managing key processes, relationships and projects
Capacity for strategic thinking and effective client engagement
Understanding of Corporate Finance models and projections
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Strong proficiency in office software, including Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
High level of discretion and confidentiality
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality