Business Director at Cytonn Investments

Responsibilities for th Business Director Job

Development & Setup of Janni Schools:

• Overseeing identification and evaluation of sites for development of Janni Schools;
• Overseeing and coordinating the development of Janni schools in various locations;
• Development and implementation of a business strategy that is geared towards the growth and continuity of the Janni Schools Brand;
• Identify and follow up on partnership opportunities for Janni Schools with other organisations and prospective investors;
• To be responsible for talent acquisition and personnel management; including the development of roles, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new staff;
• To ensure the development and implementation of the Janni Schools Brand management structure across all our campuses;
• Lead the development and implementation of our school curricula in all our Schools.

Strategic Influencing:

• Manage the development and implementation of the Janni Schools strategic plan, inclusive of the annual operating plans, with concrete time and financial targets, in collaboration with Janni Schools’ Principals;
• Develop and manage an overall strategy and business plan for the institution that will achieve both long-term vision of the school and deliver necessary return to investors;

Business Director Job Qualifications

• Must have 8+ years of strong operational experience; ideally having worked in a Senior Management role in a school setting, e.g. (General Manager, Business Director, Principal, Deputy Principal, Teacher etc.) Experience as a Principal is an added advantage;
• At least a Second Class Upper Division Degree. Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business, Human Resource, or a related field is preferred;
• Must have relevant experience and passion for education;
• Must demonstrate strong skills in: organizational development, personnel management, budget and resource development, and strategic planning;
• Should demonstrate experience in financial planning and analysis;
• Should be flexible and able to multi-task; can work within a multi-cultural, fast-moving environment, while demonstrating resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people/systems;
• Should demonstrate ability to cultivate and manage productive relationships with team members, public officials, funders and lenders, other staff, and the community;
• Demonstrate ability to express ideas clearly, verbally and in writing;
• Strong computer skills, including high level of proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word;
• Ability to work independently, problem solve, and be persistent;
• Creativity, entrepreneurial, and a self-driven attitude towards work;
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission of the School;
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a bias to a sense of urgency;
• Is preferred to have basic knowledge of legal and regulatory issues governing educational institutions