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About EIDU

EIDU believes every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential — and that strong foundations in literacy and numeracy are where this begins. EIDU partners with governments to strengthen public education systems at scale. The technology-enabled platform integrates proven educational interventions and supports learners, teachers, education officers, and ministry staff within national systems. 

Today, EIDU works with 41 governments and reaches nearly 800,000 students across Kenya and Nigeria, with ambitions to reach tens of millions more. A randomised controlled trial found a 0.53 standard deviation improvement in learning outcomes — placing EIDU among the top 10% of education interventions in low- and middle-income countries. 

EIDU combines analytical rigour, entrepreneurial drive, and a strong bias toward disciplined execution. As they scale, they are building an organisation capable of turning strategy into measurable impact at a national scale. 

EIDU is funded by leading development agencies, foundations, and impact investors. 

About the Role

EIDU is seeking a Chief Impact and Development Officer (CIDO) to join its mission. The CIDO will provide strategic leadership in designing and scaling EIDU’s education programmes across the Global South to make their impact visible, credible, and actionable. Reporting to the CEO, the CIDO will be responsible for impact strategy design, impact measurement and evaluation, and shaping research, scaling, and sustainability strategies.  

Purpose of the Role

In this role, the CIDO will be responsible for defining, measuring, and amplifying the organisation’s social impact. He/she will ensure that EIDU’s programmes are evidence-based, impactful, and sustainable. The Chief will drive research excellence, strengthen organisational visibility, and influence education policy. He/she will play a key role in shaping EIDU’s fundraising and partnership work to ensure the sustainability of EIDU’s impact and programmes. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Programme Design and Innovation: 

• Lead the scientific and strategic design of scalable education programmes. 
• Identify best practices and adapt interventions to diverse cultural and regional contexts. 
• Set and monitor delivery standards for at-scale implementations. 

Research and Impact Strategy and Measurement: 

• Oversee impact measurement and evaluation.
• Develop rigorous frameworks for monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL). 
• Ensure programmes are evidence-based and outcomes are measurable. 
• Publish and disseminate findings to demonstrate programme effectiveness and global relevance. 

Leadership and Collaboration: 

• Championing organisational thought leadership and external communications on impact. Advising the senior leadership teams on impact-related trends, risks, and opportunities. 
• Foster a culture of learning, reflection, continuous improvement, and evidence-based decision-making. 
• Build a positive and inclusive team culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. 

Funding and Sustainability: 

• Build, nurture, and steward high‑value relationships with individual donors, family foundations, and philanthropic networks to secure sustainable funding. 
• Work closely with internal operations, government sales, institutional fundraising and external communications teams to ensure that impact data informs strategy. 
• Translate EIDU’s outcomes into compelling narratives and impact reports that inspire donor confidence and deepen engagement. 

Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement: 

• Represent EIDU credibly in global education forums, conferences, and media.
• Position EIDU as a thought leader in education innovation and equity.
• Translate evidence into actionable recommendations for policymakers together with the Government Relations team. 
• Collaborate with local partners, governments, and international organisations. 

Skills and Experience

• The desire to use your skills to bring about positive social change. 
• Master’s or equivalent degree in Education, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related field. 
• Minimum 12–15 years in education programme design, research, or nonprofit leadership. 
• Proven track record of scaling programmes in low-resource or Global South/African contexts. 
• Demonstrated track record securing large funding grants and partnerships from private philanthropy and/or institutional donors is an added advantage, not a requirement. 
• Expertise in programme evaluation, impact measurement, and applied research.  
• Strong leadership and cross-cultural collaboration skills. 
• Excellent communication and advocacy abilities. 
• Experience engaging with governments, donors, and international organisations. 
• Ability to bridge research, programme delivery, and donor engagement. 

Competencies:

• Strategic Vision: Anticipates global education trends and adapts programmes accordingly. 
• Evidence-Based Leadership: Champions data-driven decision-making.
• Influence & Advocacy: Shapes policy and mobilises support for education equity. 
• Innovation: Introduces creative approaches to scaling and sustainability. 

Success Metrics: 

• Demonstrated programme outcomes and measurable improvements. 
• Significant increase in donor funding to allow EIDU to continue to grow.
• Increased visibility in global education and development discourse. 
• Policy changes influenced by organisational evidence. 
• Successful scaling of EIDU programmes across multiple regions. 

What EIDU Offers: 

• Work with a smart and ambitious team directly contributing to solving the global learning crisis. 
• A financial runway that ensures you have the security and resources you need to excel. 
• An open environment that welcomes feedback and promotes mutual growth. 
• Senior leadership role with direct influence over EIDU’s global success. 
• High degree of flexibility regarding working hours and vacations.