General Manager (Higher Education)

SUMMARY:
An Exciting Opportunity in Higher Education Management! Are you passionate about shaping the future of education? Do you have a knack for leadership and innovation? Look no further! We're seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a General Manager in Higher Education, based in vibrant Ghana.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• A recognised Master’s degree. An MBA and PhD are preferred.
• At a minimum of 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 and connections with the higher education sector in South Africa.
• Experience 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 the 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 products, motivate others to produce strong work products, and solve problems.
• Quarterly travel to South Africa.

• Develop and maintain collegial, productive relationships with statutory and regulatory authorities in Ghana while achieving the specified objectives.
• Develop and maintain collegial, productive relationships with the College while achieving the specified objectives as determined by the Managing Director and CFO.
• Ensure that all scheduling, budgeting, technical, and documentary attributes of the Work Plan including, but not limited to, scopes of work, CVs, approvals, deliverables, and other contractually required documentation, under the responsibility of the employee are entirely up to date in the programme electronic and hard-copy files, no less frequently than monthly, and that all such documentation is compliant with the donor requirements, programme policies and the program work plan.
• Conduct all business in a manner that respects local culture.
• Effectively inspire, lead, manage, and ensure the day-to-day personal performance of all staff under the Employee’s supervision in compliance with the Program Work Plan and the programme administrative and policy manual.
• Always maintain high ethical standards, avoiding actual or perceived conflicts of interest.
• Abide by all local laws, regulations, and directives, whether written or verbal.
• Perform all tasks assigned as required to contribute to achieving goals and objectives.

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