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NewGlobe is a social enterprise that partners with governments to transform public education systems. This Regional Manager role oversees school operations across North-West Nigeria, specifically in the Katsina region.
You will manage a large group of Schools Supervisors, ensuring they operate at the highest levels and meet operational and instructional learning targets. Key responsibilities include:
• Provide management oversight and accountability for all schools in your territory, measured by operational and instructional benchmarks
• Work closely with Schools Supervisors to ensure they focus on instructional leadership, positive classroom management, and school retention
• Coach and mentor Schools Supervisors to develop their management skills and support achievement of school goals
• Collaborate with the Training Manager to translate field feedback into effective training content and processes for teachers and headmasters
• Maintain constant presence at schools with close interaction with School Heads and Administrators for continuous bi-directional communication and coaching
• Build relationships with local and state government officials, traditional community leaders, and parents to promote education and gather feedback
• Travel daily to schools across various communities in your assigned state
You will own complete accountability for the performance metrics of all schools in your territory. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring intensive field engagement and community relationship-building.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Education degree (MUST HAVE)
• Minimum 5 years of professional work experience
• Extensive experience in community-based work and field management
• Prior team leadership experience with hands-on, coaching-oriented management approach
• Proven ability to drive results and manage people effectively
• Strong practical problem-solving skills with ability to multitask and prioritize
• Previous experience building relationships with government and community officials
• Experience in low-cost education or public schooling environments (advantageous)
• Dynamic, articulate, organized with attention to detail
• Demonstrated capacity to plan, prioritize, and deliver tasks on time in high-pressure environments
• Data-driven mindset with passion for processes and procedures
• Passion for education and schooling
• Comfort working in low-income communities
• Respect and sensitivity toward cultural, gender, ethnicity, and religious diversity
• Maturity and confidence in dealing with high-ranking government and institutional officials
• Willingness to have tough conversations and take a no-nonsense approach to driving results
