Head of Sub-Saharan Africa for an Education Foundation – Nairobi, Kenya

SOKIFY JOB POSTING Head of Sub-Saharan Africa, Education Foundation Location: Nairobi, Kenya Application Deadline: 9th August 2026 About The Role We are seeking a visionary leader to head our Sub-Saharan Africa operations and drive the expansion of our premium educational framework across the region. In this pivotal position, you will oversee strategy implementation, build sustainable growth across our school network, and forge meaningful partnerships with governments, education systems, and key stakeholders. Your leadership will be instrumental in advancing regional priorities while contributing to broader national education transformation goals. What You Will Do Lead the regional scaling of our programmes, expanding their reach within schools and communities while building lasting impact across Sub-Saharan Africa. You will manage the country portfolio, oversee delegated budgets, and ensure programmes deliver exceptional results on the ground. Build and lead a dynamic, cross-functional team of local professionals spanning community development, stakeholder partnerships, advocacy, marketing and communications, and business operations. Your guidance will shape how we engage with the education ecosystem across the region. Develop and implement country-specific strategies for community partnerships and development that align with regional priorities and central organisational directives. You will drive expansion of existing school partnerships and cultivate new strategic collaborations with education groups, while providing tailored support that strengthens community engagement. Establish and nurture strategic relationships with Ministries of Education, education authorities, philanthropic organisations, industry partners, and other influential stakeholders. These connections will be critical to our regional success. Monitor the evolving education landscape and market trends, providing strategic insights to regional leadership on emerging opportunities, potential risks, and alignment with national education reform initiatives. Serve as the organisation's ambassador in national forums and stakeholder engagements, championing our programmes and building advocacy and influence across the education sector. Who You Are You hold a Master's degree in Education, Public Policy, or a closely related field. You bring seven or more years of leadership experience within education, policy development, or international programmes, with a track record of working effectively with government bodies and education institutions. You possess deep familiarity with international education systems and have demonstrated success in growing stakeholder networks while building and maintaining high-level partnerships with governments and institutions. You combine strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities and the ability to inspire teams across diverse cultural and institutional contexts.