We believe 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. Our technology-enabled platform integrates proven educational interventions and supports learners, teachers, education officers, and ministry staff within national systems.
Today, we work with 41 governments and reach nearly 800,000 students across Kenya and Nigeria, with ambitions to reach tens of millions more. A randomized 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.
We combine analytical rigor, entrepreneurial drive, and a strong bias toward disciplined execution. As we scale, we are building an organization capable of turning strategy into measurable impact at national scale.
EIDU is funded by leading development agencies, foundations, and impact investors.
Chief Impact Officer (m/f/d)
EIDU e.V., EIDU Kenya, EIDU Nigeria
Full-time
Permanent employee
About Us
About the role
We are now looking for a Chief Impact Officer (CIO) to join our mission. The CIO will provide strategic leadership in designing and scaling EIDU's education programs across the Global South to make our impact visible, credible, and actionable. Reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for impact strategy design, impact measurement and evaluation, as well as shaping the research and scaling strategies.
In this role, you will be responsible for defining, measuring, and amplifying the organization's social impact. You will ensure that our programs are evidence-based, impactful, and sustainable. You will drive research excellence, strengthen organizational visibility, and influence education policy and thus play a key role in shaping our fundraising and partnership work to ensure sustainability of our impact and programs, too.
In this role, you will be responsible for defining, measuring, and amplifying the organization's social impact. You will ensure that our programs are evidence-based, impactful, and sustainable. You will drive research excellence, strengthen organizational visibility, and influence education policy and thus play a key role in shaping our fundraising and partnership work to ensure sustainability of our impact and programs, too.
What you will do:
Program Design and Innovation:
Lead the scientific and strategic design of scalable education programs.
Identify best practices and adapt interventions to diverse cultural and regional contexts.
Set and monitor standards for delivery in at-scale implementations.
Research and Impact Strategy and Measurement:
Oversee impact measurement and evaluation.
Develop rigorous frameworks for monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
Ensure programs are evidence-based and outcomes are measurable.
Publish and disseminate findings to demonstrate program effectiveness and global relevance.
Leadership and Collaboration:
Championing organizational 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.
Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement:
Work with our Head of Communications to position EIDU as a thought leader in education innovation and equity. You represent EIDU credibly in global education forums, conferences, and media.
Translate evidence into actionable recommendations for policymakers together with our Government Relations team.
Collaborate with local partners, governments, and international organizations.
Translating Impact into Narrative:
Equip our fundraising and communications teams with compelling evidence, narratives, and impact reporting that inspire donor confidence and deepen engagement.
Translate EIDU's outcomes into clear, credible stories that resonate across audiences, from policymakers to philanthropic networks.
Partner closely with internal operations, government, fundraising and external communications teams to ensure that impact data informs strategy.
What you should bring:
The desire to use your skills to bring about positive social change.
Masters or equivalent degree in Education, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related field.
Minimum 12–15 years in education program design, research, or nonprofit leadership.
Proven track record of scaling programs in low-resource or Global South/African contexts.
Demonstrated track record of influencing policy or scaling evidence-based programs in partnership with governments.
Experience translating impact evidence into narratives that secure funding and partnerships is a nice to have, not a requirement.
Expertise in program 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 organizations.
Ability to bridge research, program delivery, and donor engagement.
Competencies
You anticipate global education trends and adapt programs accordingly.
You champion data-driven decision-making.
You shape policy and mobilize support for education equity.
You introduce creative approaches to scaling and sustainability.
Success metrics
Demonstrated program outcomes and measurable improvements.
Increased visibility in global education and development discourse.
Policy changes influenced by organizational evidence.
Successful scaling of EIDU programs across multiple regions.
What we offer:
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 where feedback is welcomed promoting mutual growth. Senior leadership role with direct influence over EIDU's global success. High degree of flexibility with regard to working hours and vacations. With our unique mission, diversity of thought and background within our team is crucial. We value those who can bring diverse perspectives to our platform and help us provide high-quality education to as many children as we can across the globe.