Country Head - Non Profit - Education Focused

Michael Page

  • Jakarta
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Reporting to the global VP, our client is looking for a hands-on and high-energy leader who will put their brand on the map, in Indonesia. You will be expected to start, scale and grow the business. Other key responsibilities include
  • Develop channels within the educational institutes and networks of employees.
  • Introducing and implementing technology solutions within the education sector.
  • Starting the operations by identifying new business and generating new opportunities.
  • Recruiting, coaching, and ensuring development of the team members, and this means recruiting them as well.
  • Ensuring that multiple initiatives and strategies are implemented to achieve the most efficient operation.
  • Building and developing connections with government agencies and officials, and experience in navigating regulatory frameworks.
  • Establishing systems and procedures for controls and evaluation and ensuring alignment with the international team.
  • Working very closely with international stakeholders, which also include the data science, engineering and product team.
  • Setting and achieving the KPIs set by aligning the local's needs with the global practices.
  • Driving the business in Indonesia and ensuring that you will be reaching to as many students as possible.
Global player. Ed-tech background required.Our client is looking for a high caliber Indonesian with an impressive track record in starting and scaling up a new technology-driven business.Other requirements include:
  • At least 15 years of working experience in a fast-paced company. Prior working experience in growing a company significantly is a must. Ideally, you have to come from ed-tech background.
  • Passionate about education, and prior experience working with government officials is highly preferred.
  • Fluency in both Bahasa and English as this role will report directly to an expatriate.
  • Entrepreneur mindset with hands-on and a can-do attitude.
  • Excellent knowledge of the Indonesian market.
  • Strong ability to set clear measurable objectives, delegate responsibilities, assess, recognize and reward performance.
  • Strong leadership with excellent influencing, communication and presentation skills.
  • Proven sales, operational and technical track record.
  • Self-starter, and willingness to work in a very lean team.
  • Drive and hunger to achieve results Independent, self-starter and initiative
  • Excellent business acumen and willingness to work within tight deadlines.
The new normal had changes our lives, and in a lot of sectors, we see the rising needs of technology. Our client believes that through innovation and technology, they are going to serve the needs of millions of students in Indonesia. As a global non-profit player, they are now in the midst of continuing their mission in Indonesia where they will be leveraging technology to improve the education sector for Indonesians. First, they will be looking for a seasoned and passionate country head to lead the whole operation.This is a highly competitive, but rewarding role as you will be a part of a movement to create and change the education system in Indonesia. Though the compensation might not be the best, you will be working with other similar-like minded individuals, and will be part of a legacy and be a catalyst in this movement.

Michael Page