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Edify is a non-profit organization registered in the U.S. since 2009 and now has operations in 16 countries, including Burkina Faso, Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ghana, Guatemala, Liberia, Uganda, Ethiopia, Peru, Sierra Leone, El-Salvador, Panama , Rwanda, Kenya, and Nigeria.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Edify serves low-fee independent Christ-centered schools through three primary avenues, including loans, training and education technology.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> Edify is focused on 3 key resources:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">● Training of school leaders and teachers to develop Christ-like character in students, and training school leaders to manage and grow their schools effectively.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">● Loan Capital to expand and improve school facilities.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">● Education Technology to enhance learning outcomes and employability.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Learn more at <a href=\"http://www.edify.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.edify.org</a></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Position Start Date:  August 1, 2026</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Location:  Lagos, Sierra Leone</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Reports To:  Vice President, West Africa Programs</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Work Environment:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">This position will be a full-time position, based in Freetown, reporting to the Vice President for West Africa.  The atmosphere of Edify is one where you can expect to perform widely varied tasks with various functional groups. Edify believes in the importance of using local resources to avoid duplication and build local capacity. Most of its program activities are, therefore, implemented in partnership with local microfinance and training organizations.  There will also be collaboration with Edify’s global team in the other countries where Edify operates.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Job Summary: </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Under the supervision of the Vice President for West Africa, the Country Director, Edify – Sierra Leone will plan, organize, and lead the Sierra Leone staff team to facilitate all activities necessary to implement Edify's mission in the country-to improve and expand sustainable Christ-centered education. The Country Director will also establish, build, and nurture trusting relationships with local Edify lending and training partners. In the long run, the Country Director will encourage and support school Proprietors to integrate a Christian School Network at a national level. Work Environment: This position is a full-time position based in Edify's office in Sierra Leone requiring regular visits to local partner schools and periodic visits to schools in other regions of Sierra Leone. The Country Director's work may entail significant travel throughout the various areas in the country. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Travel Expectations: </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">The position includes both local and regional travels. Additionally, Edify holds an annual all-staff meeting, alternating in a US-based or international location each year. All Edify Staff are required to attend this meeting. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Duties/Responsibilities: </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">To Microfinance/lending Partners: Develop effective working relationships with Micro-finance partners in line with the principles and practices of Edify's network: </span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Monitor financial health and growth of the School Loan Portfolio </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Ensure that the program seeks and serves schools within Edify's Mission.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Provide timely reports to Edify regional leaders and headquarters in the U.S. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Lead with a vision for innovation and the program's future development and growth. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Promote and maintain personal relationships with school proprietors and/or directors to provide key insights to Edify.</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">To Training Partners: Develop effective working relationships with Business and Christian transformation training providers (individuals and organizations): </span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Develop a training program using existing materials and, when necessary, develop proprietary resources.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> Manage a training budget and a monthly training schedule for schools within the Edify school program. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Hire, train and schedule trainers and facilitators to lead the vision and continually improve the training program for schools </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Design strategies to achieve Edify leading indicators</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">In-Country Leadership: Build and develop the local Edify organization profile, providing effective leadership to accomplish Edify's mission and transformational objectives. </span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Develop an understanding of the country's educational environment and the needs and resources to low-cost, independent Christ-centered schools.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Recruit and develop Edify's local team according to the growth of Edify's operation in the country. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Design and implement the necessary strategies to effectively accomplish Edify's mission locally.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Host and lead the in-country experience of Edify's visitors and supporters (individuals and groups)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Build the local institutional image of Edify and network with like-minded organizations to synergize and expand the work of Edify.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Network with Edify's staff in other countries to share experiences and consolidate the sense of teamwork for the region. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Develop support partners (donors) for Edify in the country.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Manage the completion of legal requirements for Edify's operation in Sierra Leone </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Ensure that Edify Sierra Leone operates a banking account with a local bank to facilitate transactions and enhance operations in the country. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Prepare reports and documentation for financial audits and ensure overall financial and legal compliance </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Administrate monthly payroll for Edify Sierra Leone staff </span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">To Partner Schools. Develop effective relationships with school owners, directors, school leaders, and teachers. </span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Research via visits to the needs of capital, training, and coaching of the partner schools.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> In charge of fieldwork by visiting at least 30 schools per month. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Design strategies and build processes to serve the partner schools, fulfilling their needs based on sustainable development and offering assistance that does not create dependency. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Lead the vision and continually improve education via Christian Transformation in partner schools. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Design strategies by program and geographical area to achieve Edify leading indicators </span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Supervisory Responsibilities: Seek, hire, train and supervise all staff, national and international, serving for Edify in Sierra Leone. Specific positions listed below will be hired as needed: a. </span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Christ-Centered Education Officer</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Impact Assessment Officer </span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Fulfill all other duties that may be assigned by the Vice President of Africa Programs </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Required Skills/Abilities: </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Personal confession of faith in Jesus Christ and commitment to Edify's mission and vision</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Knowledge of Finance operations</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Strong leadership, development, and coaching skills</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Strong team player attitude.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Strong multi-cultural work attitude.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Personal maturity and capacity to build and maintain harmonious personal relationships.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Organized and methodical working (effective time management, prioritization of competing demands and multiple deadlines).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Fluent in English and any other common local language in Sierra Leone </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Education and Experience: </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">At least ten years' experience in private enterprise businesses, educational organizations (at managerial level), international development or economic development work.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Management, Education, Finance, International Development, or related field. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Additional Information:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Applications will be accepted for this position through 30th June 2026</span></p>",
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