Manager

About Lead For Ghana

Lead For Ghana is a network of solution-driven leaders expanding educational opportunities to all children in Ghana. We are a Ghanaian not-for-profit social enterprise powered by our resolute belief that education is the most powerful solution to all societal problems and the medium to provide equal opportunities. With this conviction, we devote our people, resources, and ideas to ensure an excellent education for all children in Ghana.

We are currently in search of an impassioned individual who shares our vision and mission and aligns with our core beliefs: Responsibility is Mutual, Innovation is Simple, and Impossible is Nothing. These values are the pillars of our culture, driving our long-term success and sustainability, and form a crucial part of our team member selection process.

Position Summary

This role requires strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and an in-depth understanding of sales and talent acquisition. The successful candidate will be responsible for aligning actions to meet organizational goals and promoting a movement of potential candidates across our major University campuses.

Primary Responsibilities:

Brand Development:

• Cultivate a strong brand presence for Lead For Ghana on campus, adeptly promoting the Lead For Ghana Leadership Development Program to students, finalists, and recent graduates from target universities.

Talent Identification:

• Identify and influence high-potential candidates at assigned universities to engage with Lead For Ghana’s vision by leading and conducting events on campus.

Network Building:

• Establish, nurture, and sustain valuable relationships with diverse networks at assigned universities, including STEM societies and various social/cultural clubs on campus.

• Develop and implement clear communication plans to engage key stakeholders with Lead For Ghana’s vision.

Candidate Engagement:

• Maintain contact with candidates throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the guidelines set by the Selection and Matriculation team.

Talent Cultivation:

• Nurture potential talent and incoming participants through events, frequent phone calls, and meetings, utilizing persuasive techniques and relationship management skills.

• Foster a sense of community within the incoming cohort through events and relationship management.

Team Management:

• Supervise teams of brand managers at university campuses, providing feedback on their performance as needed.

Long-Term Strategy:

• Develop a Lead For Ghana movement across first and second-year talent pools at target universities to ensure sustainable future growth of the organization.

Budget Management:

• Manage budget for assigned universities and maintain detailed records of campus activity.

Competencies Required

Reasoning and strategic thinking

• Ability to define an opportunity or threat.

• Ability to synthesize, integrate, and execute strategies.

Building relationships and influencing others

• Understanding the perspectives of others.

• Communicating effectively with others.

• Influencing others to achieve outcomes.

Operations and Management

• Organizing, planning, and executing.

• Making decisions & demonstrating good judgment.

• Learning and continuously improving.

• Managing team execution.

Values and Mindsets

• Continuous learning and improvement mindset.

• Adherence to our core values and beliefs.

• Humility, maturity, and a teachable spirit.

Education and Experience

• Graduate /Professional Degree in Sales or Marketing or a related field with at least 3 years of experience preferred.

• Undergraduate Degree with, at least, 5-years experience, desired.

NB: The position requires occasional evening and weekend work to ensure effective outcomes.

This job description provides a comprehensive guide to the key duties and responsibilities of the role but is not exhaustive. It is subject to change in alignment with the future development of the organization.