Available Project Assignments:
1. ATTANAL AL ARABI (ARABIC LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY)
2. TOEFL & iTEP (ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING)
3. TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON & OXFORD PROGRAMS
4. ICDL, PEARSON & IT CERTIFICATIONS
Project Focus: International market expansion, sales and revenue growth, institutional recognition, strategic partnerships, and development of testing networks.
Target Markets: Arab Countries, CIS Countries, and Southeast Asia (SEA)
Work Location: Egypt, Uzbekistan, Oman, Malaysia or Turkey (candidates may be based in any one of these countries).
Employment Type: Full-time
About NEN and Position
NEN | National Education Network is an international organization specializing in educational testing, professional certifications, international education, IT solutions, and academic partnerships.
We are seeking experienced, results-driven Chief Project Officers (CPOs) to lead the international expansion, commercial growth, strategic partnerships, and operational management of our key educational testing and certification projects. Successful candidates will be assigned to one of the four projects based on their professional experience, industry expertise, and market knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
1. International Business Development & Expansion
- Develop and execute international expansion strategies to achieve sales, revenue, and market growth targets.
- Develop partnerships with Ministries of Education, Ministries of Higher Education, universities, schools, and government institutions.
- Secure official recognition and acceptance of assigned examinations or certifications for academic admissions, employment, professional qualifications, or other relevant institutional purposes.
2. Project Management & Strategic Planning
- Develop annual and quarterly business plans with measurable revenue, partnership, and candidate growth objectives.
- Take full responsibility for achieving project sales, country-specific targets, revenue, expansion, and performance targets within established deadlines.
3. International Operations & Quality Assurance
- Ensure efficient operation of examination centers and institutional testing channels.
- Ensure compliance with examination provider requirements, maintain high examination security and service quality.
4. Team Leadership & People Management
- Lead and manage a project team of 5–10 employees, including Operations & Quality Assurance Assistants, Finance Personnel, Regional Auditors / Invigilators etc.
- Recruit, train, and develop team members to support business growth and achieve project objectives.
5. Marketing & Project Promotion
- Develop and execute marketing strategies to increase awareness, examination and certification sales, candidate registrations, and project revenue.
6. Financial Management & Revenue Growth
- Take responsibility for achieving project revenue targets and maintaining profitability.
- Track financial performance and implement cost optimization measures
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, International Relations, Education Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in international education, educational testing, language proficiency examinations, IT certifications, or professional certification services, including business development or project management responsibilities.
- Strong communication, presentation, leadership, negotiation, strategic planning, and financial management skills.
- Ability to manage international teams, develop new markets, and achieve measurable business results across multiple countries.
- Fluency in English is required. Arabic or other languages are an advantage.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: Fixed monthly gross salary based on qualifications, experience, and country of employment.
- Performance-Based Bonuses: Quarterly KPI bonuses, annual performance bonuses, and additional incentives linked to revenue growth, strategic partnerships, examination sales, and candidate growth.
- International Leadership Opportunity: Lead and develop a major international education, testing, or certification project across multiple countries.
- Strategic Decision-Making: Direct involvement in business expansion, market development, commercial negotiations, and project strategy.
- International Business Travel: Opportunities to represent NEN at meetings with ministries, universities, examination providers, international conferences, and exhibitions.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and long-term career advancement within NEN's international network.
