Cytonn Investments Career Opportunities

10. Cytonn Investments Business Director, Janni Schools Jobs in Kenya

Summary
Cytonn Investments, through Janni Schools, is looking to develop educational institutions in various parts of the country. Our focus is on primary and secondary level schools, with an aim of providing quality yet affordable education. The school will provide a comprehensive curriculum, seeking to deliver multi-disciplinary learning to students by offering life skills lessons and supporting co-curricular activities.

At Janni Schools, we shall be committed to offering the best school experience to the students, parents and partners. We are therefore looking to acquire and retain the best talent, to enable us achieve this vision.

Heading the overall strategy of Janni Schools, the Business Director will oversee the development and operations of the school. We are seeking a highly motivated, self-directed, team player to fill this role. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to participate in both a strong incentive structure and equity ownership plan.

Responsibilities
Executing overall strategy of Janni Schools, including the development and setup of management structures for the business.

Roles and Responsibilities:

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;

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.

For more information and job application details, see; Cytonn Investments Business Director, Janni Schools Jobs in Kenya

Closing Date: February 26, 2017

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Cytonn Investments Business Manager, Janni Schools Jobs in Kenya

Summary
Heading the overall strategy of Janni Schools, the Business Manager will oversee the development and operations of the school. We are seeking a highly motivated, self-directed, team player to fill this role. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to participate in both a strong incentive structure and equity ownership plan.

Responsibilities
Executing overall strategy of Janni Schools, including the development and setup of management structures for the business.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Development & Setup of Janni Schools: