General Manager - Education

General Manager – Ghana (Education Sector)
Our client is a leader in tertiary education sector and this role will be based in GHANA in Accra. The GM will lead a team responsible for managing and delivering student recruitment and admissions plans aimed at helping to achieve our education client's east African goals
The GM will be responsible for controlling and overseeing all aspects of the business, including but not limited to the creation and implementation of the strategic plans, ensuring the delivery of a meaningful value proposition, overall growth (enrolment, revenue, and EBIT), sustainability, financial and human capital returns, positioning in the marketplace, creating and maintaining sound relationships with all stakeholders and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
The GM for Accra will act as the main point of contact for public and private sector stakeholders in Ghana and coordinator of programme communications, technical activities, and engagement in South Africa. Where appropriate, the Country Manager for South Africa will serve as a technical advisor to support programme activities in the region.
This is a senior role for a business leader ideally from the education sector who is prepared to live in GHANA. A recognised Master's degree. An MBA and PhD are preferred. At a minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in the higher education sector (policy, regulatory experience advantageous)Specific knowledge and experience of the higher education sector and relevant local and regional institutions in Ghana are required. Ideally, the candidate will have relationships with and connections with the higher education sector in South AfricaExperience developing relationships and working in South Africa in close coordination with the government.Strategic thinker with experience laying out and designing strategies to solve higher education challenges.Fully proficiency in English required, with proven English writing and oral communication skills, strong research skills, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.Strong consulting skills and ability to present ideas clearly and coherently in PowerPoint. High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word)Strong individual initiative, including the ability to take ownership of work and work product, motivate others to produce strong work product and solve problems. Quarterly travel to South Africa.#J-18808-Ljbffr