Project Portfolio Manager

Project Portfolio Manager

At Enko Education, we believe that education can transform lives and contribute to emerging a new generation of African leaders. Present in 10 countries, we build a network of international schools that offer young Africans access to the best universities, without losing their local anchor.

In the context of our strong growth and to replace a key position within the team, we are looking for a Project Portfolio Manager to lead complex projects with a high impact : opening new schools, relocations, post-acquisition integration, etc.

You have led ambitious transformation projects in complex multicultural contexts, with rigor and impact. Project management methodologies are no longer a secret to you, and you know how to adapt them with discernment according to the realities of the field. Comfortable with digital tools, you bring structure, clarity, and efficiency in the follow-up of your projects.

Rallying a team around a common objective, managing resistance to change or even tactfully dialoguing with varied interlocutors is part of your daily routine. With a strong relational intelligence, you navigate with ease between cultures and local dynamics, with a proven ability to adapt on the ground. Significant experience in Africa or a real familiarity with its educational and institutional contexts allows you to quickly understand local issues and gain the necessary legitimacy with our main stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership of Strategic Growth Projects

• Supervise all Large Projects (launch of new school, relocation, opening of a new section), respecting the commitments of deadlines, budget, quality, and expected impact (new enrollments).
• Lead integration projects of newly acquired schools, defining a clear vision for each project, involving the DRIs and Exco, and ensuring a high level of engagement of internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop plans, follow budgets, coordinate stakeholders, and animate steering committees.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPI) related to project execution, quality, and results (retention rate, enrollment rate, compliance with the Operating Manual, etc.).

2. Leadership of the School Launchers Team

3. Involvement in Cross-Functional or Ad Hoc Projects

Ideal candidate

We are looking for a strategic and operational leader, with solid experience in leading complex projects involving multiple stakeholders in Africa. You have already led transformation projects in demanding multicultural environments, ideally in the education, consulting, or NGO sectors. You master project management methodologies (Agile, PMP, etc.) and preferably have experience in post-acquisition integration. Mastery of French and English is indispensable.

As an ideal candidate, you demonstrate :

Contract, location, and timing

Enko Education is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce, and valuing difference.

Enko Education schools are committed to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and expect all staff, volunteers, and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken.

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About Enko Education

Enko Education is a fast-growing group of African international schools, increasing access to the world's best universities for learners across Africa.

Enko Education has developed innovative programs leading to globally recognized and sought-after qualifications. Since the opening of its first school in Yaound in September 2014, Enko Education has established an African group of 15 international schools in 10 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. More than 7,000 students from primary to secondary benefit from international education at a fraction of the cost charged by other international schools on the continent. We provide individualized counseling to our learners to support them in selecting the right universities and then securing both admission and financing for their studies. We offer an outstanding learning experience striving to educate our learners with Africa at heart and the world in mind.

The Enko Education model has already yielded outstanding results with graduates currently enrolled in some of the most prestigious universities worldwide such as Yale College in the USA, Sciences Po and Ecole Polytechnique in France, and the University of Toronto in Canada.

We are financially supported by international development institutions and funds including Proparco, I&P, Adiwale, BIO Invest, Oiko Credit, and Liquid Africa, to achieve our growth objective of reaching 20,000 students by 2028.

For 2025, we plan to acquire new schools in countries including but not limited to Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola, and South Africa (countries are subject to change).