Worldreader is a global non-profit that uses technology to bring digital books to every child and her family, so they can improve their lives. In its first five years, Worldreader has reached 2.2 million readers in 50 countries with a digital library of 15,000 local and international e-books via e-readers and mobile phones, and plans to reach 15 million readers by 2018.To accomplish our goals, Worldreader has created a worldwide logistics system, to provide literacy training and support, co-publish books with African and US publishers, measure our results obsessively, report on our progress, and raise money and awareness for our mission. We have an exceptional worldwide team of 50+ staff and volunteers across seven countries and three continents.
Job Description
This new position will be responsible for the overall management and leadership of our West African operations and representing Worldreader with critical stakeholders, including governments and major donor representatives (USAID, DFID)
Reporting to the Pan African Director, the West Africa Director will work independently and be responsible for expanding our programs in the region
The West Africa Director will:
•Lead and manage a talented group of diverse professionals
•Manage all aspects of our growing operations in West Africa
•Develop and implement an annual regional plan in line with our global strategies and goals.
•Develop and manage a country budget and finances
•Coordinate closely with Worldreader’s global team on organizational priorities, with a major focus on identifying and developing partnerships with other organizations in the region: government, development agencies, publishers, media, technology firms, mobile carriers and other potential partners.
•Oversee the implementation of our programs within schools, libraries and communities
Above all we are looking for a passionate individual who fits well within Worldreader’s culture and mission and is excited to join our global team.
Required Skills or Experience
•Minimum 5-10 years of experience working in the field of international development, education or related field with minimum of 3 years of experience in a senior leadership position required;
•Must have a demonstrable record of team leadership, achievement and experience collaborating with multi-national remote teams
•Demonstrable knowledge of education in the public sector
•Strong communications skills, including experience representing an organization with multiple stakeholders, partners and funders
•Experience designing, implementing and reporting agency-funded projects and grants.
•Extensive experience coordinating with and communicating with high-level government officials
•Experience working with and/for implementing programs with new technologies and innovations highly preferred.
•Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation and learning highly preferred
•Graduate degree in education, development, business or related field highly preferred;
•Legal background and knowledge of legal standards in West Africa is a plus
•Command in French and Ghanaian languages is a plus
How To Apply
Email your cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the subject “West Africa Director.” PDFs only and no phone calls, please
