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CfBT Education Trust Regional Director, Africa


CfBT Education Trust
Appointment of Regional Director, Africa
 
CfBT Education Trust is a top 30 UK charity providing education services for public benefit in the UK and internationally. Established more than 40 years ago, the education trust is one of the largest UK-registered charities, has an annual turnover exceeding £100 million and employs 2,000 staff worldwide who support educational reform, teach, advise, research and train. Since CfBT was founded, it has worked in more than 80 countries around the world providing services including teacher and leadership training, curriculum design and school improvement services.
 
CfBT has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality consultancy that delivers durable solutions to governments in the Sub-Saharan region and is now looking to appoint an exceptional individual to the role of Regional Director, Africa, based in Nairobi. Developing CfBT’s business in the Sub-Saharan Africa region is a key strategic priority for the organisation, and the Regional Director will be responsible for the professional leadership of all regional work including donor-funded contracts, education programmes and consultancies.
 
The successful candidate will bring with them the gravitas and experience needed to represent CfBT credibly at the highest levels in business development relationships. Furthermore, the candidate will be knowledgeable in educational issues within developing countries and donor priorities in education and aid effectiveness. Lastly, they will bring experience of leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams and the drive and commercial acumen to grow and diversify CfBT’s work in the region.
 
For further information, including the role description and job specification, and details on how to apply, please download the Appointment Details at www.perrettlaver.com/candidates quoting reference 1191.
 
The closing date for applications is noon (GMT) on Wednesday 23rd January 2013.