Education Service Line Lead (Maternity Cover) at Genesis Analytics

Our purpose is to unlock value in Africa. We use our analytical capabilities to improve decision-making and, through better decisions, to unlock substantial value for our clients and society. While we are the largest economics-based consulting firm in Africa, we use a large number of techniques and approaches to achieve clarity for decision-makers. We wor...

 

Education Service Line Lead (Maternity Cover)

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience10 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldEducation / Teaching 

Key responsibilities include:

Strategy and Planning

  • Lead the implementation and refinement of the Education Service Line strategy and annual plan, aligned with the wider Human Development strategy.
  • Track progress against agreed KPIs and adapt plans as required.

Team Leadership

  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for the education team.
  • Ensure high standards of delivery, professional development, and team wellbeing.
  • Work with practice leadership and HR on recruitment and resourcing as required.

Financial and Business Management

  • Manage service line finances, ensuring revenue, profitability, cash flow, and cost control targets are met.
  • Oversee project pipelines and resourcing across activity systems.

Origination and External Engagement

  • Lead and support origination of new work across bilateral, multilateral, and foundation clients.
  • Maintain and strengthen senior client and partner relationships.
  • Represent Genesis externally in education-focused forums and engagements.

Delivery and Quality Assurance

  • Provide oversight and leadership on key projects to ensure impact, technical excellence, and client satisfaction.
  • Foster learning, innovation, and continuous improvement across the service line.

REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will be a seasoned leader with strong education sector expertise and proven experience managing complex teams and portfolios.

You are likely to have:

  • 10+ years of professional experience, with a strong focus on education policy, systems, or programmes.
  • Demonstrated experience leading a consulting team, or business unit, including responsibility for strategy, delivery, and financial performance.
  • Strong understanding of the economics of consulting, including project management, budgeting, and revenue targets.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain senior relationships with governments, development partners, and foundations.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Flexibility to work full-time or part-time (candidates should indicate preference).
  • Experience in the Young World.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Genesis Analytics on genesis.mcidirecthire.com to apply

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