Key responsibilities include:

Strategy and Planning

• Lead the implementation and refinement of the Education Service Line strategy and annual plan, aligned with the wider Human Development strategy.
• Track progress against agreed KPIs and adapt plans as required.

Team Leadership

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for the education team.
• Ensure high standards of delivery, professional development, and team wellbeing.
• Work with practice leadership and HR on recruitment and resourcing as required.

Financial and Business Management

• Manage service line finances, ensuring revenue, profitability, cash flow, and cost control targets are met.
• Oversee project pipelines and resourcing across activity systems.

Origination and External Engagement

• Lead and support origination of new work across bilateral, multilateral, and foundation clients.
• Maintain and strengthen senior client and partner relationships.
• Represent Genesis externally in education-focused forums and engagements.

Delivery and Quality Assurance

• Provide oversight and leadership on key projects to ensure impact, technical excellence, and client satisfaction.
• Foster learning, innovation, and continuous improvement across the service line.

REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will be a seasoned leader with strong education sector expertise and proven experience managing complex teams and portfolios.

You are likely to have:

• 10+ years of professional experience, with a strong focus on education policy, systems, or programmes.
• Demonstrated experience leading a consulting team, or business unit, including responsibility for strategy, delivery, and financial performance.
• Strong understanding of the economics of consulting, including project management, budgeting, and revenue targets.
• Proven ability to build and maintain senior relationships with governments, development partners, and foundations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work full-time or part-time (candidates should indicate preference).
• Experience in the Young World.