John Eliakim

Director, Student Recruitment & Revenue, ROW Sales (Africa) @ MSM Unify

About

I'm a higher education leader & international relations strategist with 14+ years of experience driving student mobility, institutional growth & education ecosystem development across Africa & global markets. I currently serve as the Director - Africa Student Recruitment & Revenue at MSM Unify, leading continental market development, institutional partnerships & sustainable growth strategies within the global education marketplace. My work focuses on data driven decision making, policy awareness & cross border partnerships to expand access to quality international education for African learners. Previously, I led Africa wide student recruitment & outreach for African Leadership University (ALU), African Leadership College of Higher Education (ALCHE) & the ALU School of Business (ALUSB), contributing to multi-country enrollment strategy, institutional positioning & long-term growth planning. I am a former Secretary to the Board for the Study in Africa Initiative (SIA), supporting governance & policy aligned efforts to position Africa as a global education destination. My experience also spans global EdTech & venture ecosystems, including ApplyBoard & The Baobab Network, where I built strategic partnerships & sustainable revenue models across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Country

Kenya

City

Nairobi County

Industry

Education Management

Skill

Higher Education Strategy, B2B/B2C Recruitment, Strategic Partnerships, Policy & Governance, Executive Leadership, Organization Skills, Problem Solving, Problem Management, People Management, Study Abroad Programs, International Education, International Business, Communication, Student Recruiting, Strategic Planning, Management, Public Speaking, Leadership, Marketing, Event Management

Experience

Director, Student Recruitment & Revenue, ROW Sales (Africa)

MSM Unify

2026-1 - Present · 9 mos

Kenya

MSM Unify is a global education marketplace & student recruitment platform that connects international students with universities, colleges & education partners worldwide.

Director of Student Recruitment & Outreach for ALU Rwanda, ALCHE Mauritius & ALUSB Kigali.

The African Leadership University

2024-1 - 2025-12 · 2 yrs

Kigali City, Rwanda, Beau Plan – Pamplemousses, Mauritius & Nairobi, Kenya

ALU is an institution pioneering a fresh approach to higher education in the 21st century; offering accredited programmes in a unique & imaginative way by integrating students’ learning with the real world. ALU has its presence in Mauritius and Rwanda.

Secretary to the Board - Study in Africa Initiative (SIA)

Worldview International Group | Findadmission.com

2024-7 - 2025-6 · 1 yr

Rwanda

The Study in Africa (SIA) entity is an innovative initiative aimed at reshaping higher education in Africa. Our goal is to enhance student mobility across the continent while attracting international students to experience Africa’s rich cultural & academic opportunities. We are dedicated to making African educational institutions more accessible to a global audience, fostering a diverse & vibrant academic community.

Senior International Students Recruitment Manager: Partnerships & Business Development

ApplyBoard

2023-1 - 2024-4 · 1 yr 4 mos

A Canadian EdTech company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Waterloo - Ontario, Canada. It offers an artificial intelligence recruitment platform that helps international students apply for post-secondary studies overseas.

International Students Recruitment Manager: Partnerships & Business Development

ApplyBoard

2021-5 - 2023-1 · 1 yr 9 mos

Partnerships Lead - East Africa

Baobab Network

2019-1 - 2021-4 · 2 yrs 4 mos

A UK founded micro venture capital firm that invests in early stage tech companies in Africa. Also has a research unit that developed the Baobab Insights data platform which runs on a monthly and annual subscription model.

Corporate Account Manager

Eneza Education

2016-1 - 2018-12 · 3 yrs

A comprehensive virtual learning platform that provides universal access to affordable, quality, lifelong learning through ubiquitous mobile technology. It’s also a social enterprise that has reinvested resources to educate low income earners at scale across Africa.

Junior Partnerships Manager

AITEC Africa

2014-1 - 2015-12 · 2 yrs

An event management, exhibition, summit, conferences and corporate events service provider across African markets.

Marketing/Event Producer

Skye Planners Limited

2012-1 - 2013-12 · 2 yrs

A corporate event agency that designs plans and manages event projects from conception to execution across East African region.

Internship Trainee

FlashCast Ventures Ltd

2011-10 - 2011-12 · 3 mos

A tech start-up that specializes in advertising on commuter services vehicles using digital interactive screens placed strategically in transit vehicles.