Head – Strategic Initiatives

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and oversight for key institutional initiatives, aligning them with organisational goals and priorities. Partnership Management: Cultivate and expand relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government bodies, international agencies, academic institutions, and industry leaders to foster collaboration and secure partnerships. Program Development: Design, launch, and manage innovative, cross-cultural programs and projects, including international academic partnerships and transnational education models. Operational Excellence: Oversee Outreach operations, manage teams, and implement frameworks, KPIs, and dashboards to ensure efficiency and accountability. Financial & Resource Management: Contribute to fundraising efforts, manage budgets, and oversee resource allocation for various projects. Reporting & Analytics: Utilize data to track performance, report on key trends, and inform strategic decisions to drive long-term impact. Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the organisation in international forums, hosting delegations and building strong diplomatic and academic goodwill. Requirements 14+ years of cross-sector professional experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, program development, and institutional operations. Strong experience in managing multi-stakeholder platforms and coordinating national and international engagement. Experience in institutional capacity building. MBA (Finance & Marketing) or equivalent. Experience in cross-cultural communication and stakeholder engagement. Research coordination and reporting.