Country Director, Nigeria

                                                                       Country Director

                                                                       Location: Nigeria

                                                                       Position Description

Organization Summary:

The vision of Edify is to see Flourishing, Godly Nations, and we seek to accomplish this by improving and expanding sustainable Christ-centered education globally. 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. Edify serves low-fee independent Christ-centered schools through three primary avenues, including loans, training and education technology.

Edify is focused on 3 key resources:

● Training of school leaders and teachers to develop Christ-like character in students, and training school leaders to manage and grow their schools effectively.

● Loan Capital to expand and improve school facilities.

● Education Technology to enhance learning outcomes and employability.

Learn more at www.edify.org

Position Start Date:  August 1, 2026

Location:  Lagos, Nigeria

Reports To:  Vice President, West Africa Programs

Work Environment:

This position will be a full-time position, based in Lagos, 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.

Job Summary: 

Under the supervision of the Vice President for West Africa, the Country Director, Edify – Nigeria will plan, organize, and lead the Nigeria staff team to facilitate all activities necessary to implement Edify's mision 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 Nigeria requiring regular visits to local partner schools and periodic visits to schools in other regions of Nigeria. The Country Director's work may entail significant travel throughout the various areas in the country. 

Travel Expectations: 

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. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• To Microfinance/lending Partners: Develop effective working relationships with Micro-finance partners in line with the principles and practices of Edify's network: 
  • Monitor financial health and growth of the School Loan Portfolio 
  • Ensure that the program seeks and serves schools within Edify's Mission.
  • Provide timely reports to Edify regional leaders and headquarters in the U.S. 
  • Lead with a vision for innovation and the program's future development and growth. 
  • Promote and maintain personal relationships with school proprietors and/or directors to provide key insights to Edify.
• To Training Partners: Develop effective working relationships with Business and Christian transformation training providers (individuals and organizations): 
  • Develop a training program using existing materials and, when necessary, develop proprietary resources.
  •  Manage a training budget and a monthly training schedule for schools within the Edify school program. 
  • Hire, train and schedule trainers and facilitators to lead the vision and continually improve the training program for schools
  • Design strategies to achieve Edify leading indicators
• In-Country Leadership: Build and develop the local Edify organization profile, providing effective leadership to accomplish Edify's mission and transformational objectives. 
  • Develop an understanding of the country's educational environment and the needs and resources to low-cost, independent Christ-centered schools.
  • Recruit and develop Edify's local team according to the growth of Edify's operation in the country. 
  • Design and implement the necessary strategies to effectively accomplish Edify's mission locally.
  • Host and lead the in-country experience of Edify's visitors and supporters (individuals and groups)
  • Build the local institutional image of Edify and network with like-minded organizations to synergize and expand the work of Edify.
  • Network with Edify's staff in other countries to share experiences and consolidate the sense of teamwork for the region. 
  • Develop support partners (donors) for Edify in the country.
  • Manage the completion of legal requirements for Edify's operation in Nigeria 
  • Ensure that Edify Nigeria operates a banking account with a local bank to facilitate transactions and enhance operations in the country. 
  • Prepare reports and documentation for financial audits and ensure overall financial and legal compliance 
  • Administrate monthly payroll for Edify Nigeria staff 
• To Partner Schools. Develop effective relationships with school owners, directors, school leaders, and teachers. 
  • Research via visits to the needs of capital, training, and coaching of the partner schools.
  •  In charge of fieldwork by visiting at least 30 schools per month. 
  • 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. 
  • Lead the vision and continually improve education via Christian Transformation in partner schools. 
  • Design strategies by program and geographical area to achieve Edify leading indicators 
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Seek, hire, train and supervise all staff, national and international, serving for Edify in Nigeria. Specific positions listed below will be hired as needed: a. 
  • Christ-Centered Education Officer
  • Impact Assessment Officer 
• Fulfill all other duties that may be assigned by the Vice President of Africa Programs 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Personal confession of faith in Jesus Christ and commitment to Edify's mission and vision
• Knowledge of Finance operations
• Strong leadership, development, and coaching skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong team player attitude.
• Strong multi-cultural work attitude.
• Personal maturity and capacity to build and maintain harmonious personal relationships.
• Organized and methodical working (effective time management, prioritization of competing demands and multiple deadlines).
• Fluent in English and any other common local language in Nigeria 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) 

Education and Experience: 

At least ten years' experience in private enterprise businesses, educational organizations (at managerial level), international development or economic development work.

 • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Management, Education, Finance, International Development, or related field. 

Additional Information:

Applications will be accepted for this position through 30th June 2026