Project Manager

Join Enko Education as a Project Manager

Eko Education is looking for talented Project Managers to join our pipeline of future leaders. We are building a pool of high-potential professionals ready to be deployed on exciting projects across Africa - from opening new schools to driving strategic initiatives that support our growth.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to transforming the African educational landscape by joining a fast-scaling organisation with a strong mission and ambitious goals.

About the Role

As a Project Manager, you will take ownership of key projects leading them from start to finish with the full support of the Enko Central team. Projects can include :

• School Launches : Incorporating new subsidiaries, securing and upgrading school facilities, obtaining government licences, recruiting and training school teams, implementing marketing campaigns, sourcing school equipment, and embedding Enko's culture and standards.
• School Integrations : Leading change management and communication plans during acquisitions, aligning existing school cultures with Enko's, training teams, and ensuring a smooth transition.
• Strategic & Operational Projects : Running feasibility studies, due diligences, process improvements, internal consulting missions, or other growth-related initiatives across multiple countries.

Your responsibilities will vary by project which means no two assignments will look the same. This role is ideal for agile professionals who thrive on variety, can adapt quickly, and are motivated by building something impactful.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for versatile, entrepreneurial and hands-on Project Managers who can own a project from start to finish and thrive in a fast-changing environment. The ideal candidate :

Previous experience in Sub-Saharan Africa and / or in start-ups, consulting, or project-based roles is a strong advantage.

5 Reasons to Join Us

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Career Growth

We have a strong culture of constant learning. You will have weekly check-ins with your manager, and quarterly touchpoints on your objectives. We hold performance appraisals every year and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You'll have the opportunity to shape a growing organisation and set the foundations of a rewarding long-term career.

Contract, Location and Timing

Contract : full-time position, end of studies internship accepted; Location : Africa - Country of assignment will change over time (e.g. : 4 months in Abidjan, then 6 months in Addis-Ababa, then 2 months in Johannesburg); Timing : We are constantly looking for talented Project Managers and review applications on a rolling basis. Successful candidates can be deployed as soon as a project is available.

All applicants must be legally able to work in our countries with the correct visa / status / work permit. Full-time jobs may be offered to the most successful school launchers.

What's Next

Eko Education is an equal opportunities employer, committed to inclusivity, diversity, and valuing difference.

Eko Education schools are committed to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people, and we expect all staff, volunteers, and third parties to share this commitment.

Our safer recruitment practices aim to ensure that only individuals committed to child safeguarding join our schools.

International education with Africa at heart and the world in mind.

Eko Education is a fast-growing network of 15 international schools in 10 African countries, offering international education with Africa at heart and the world in mind. Our mission is to make high-quality international education accessible to more African learners and to guide them towards the world's best universities through innovative programmes leading to globally recognised qualifications.

Since 2014, Eko Education has helped thousands of students secure admission to top universities such as Yale College, Sciences Po, cole Polytechnique, and the University of Toronto. Backed by leading development finance institutions and funds including Proparco, I&P, Adiwale, BIO Invest, Oiko Credit and Liquid Africa, we are on track to reach 20,000 students by 2028.