Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
| JOB TITLE | Regional Coordinator (3 Positions) |
| LOCATION | Assigned regions in Sierra Leone with regular travel to districts, schools and communities. |
| REPORTING AND MANAGEMENT | Reports to the Delivery Lead – School Leadership and District Strengthening and supervise District Officers. Works closely district education offices, SQAOs, principals, school boards, local authorities and programme partners to coordinate implementation across assigned regions. C |
| JOB SUMMARY | This role sits within the forthcoming Leaders in Teaching (LiT) Sierra Leone programme, a Government of Sierra Leone initiative to be implemented by Lɛ Wi Lan (LWL), in partnership with Transforming Teaching, Education and Learning (T TEL) and other partners, with funding support from the Mastercard Foundation. LWL is a Sierra Leonean-led organisation committed to advancing education transformation nationally. Its vision is transformed education for development in Sierra Leone, and its mission is to provide educational technical assistance in close partnership with government to promote quality education and inclusive growth. The Regional Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting the implementation of regional and district-level activities across all four pillars of Learning together (LiT) Sierra Leone, ensuring effective integration, alignment, and delivery of programme objectives. Within the LEAD pillar, the role ensures effective coordination of school leadership development, governance strengthening, school support and monitoring visits, School Improvement Planning (SIP), performance management, and the promotion of safe, inclusive, and child-friendly school reforms. The post holder serves as the primary regional liaison between national programme teams, government institutions, district education authorities, communities, and schools, fostering collaboration, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring the successful achievement of programme outcomes and education quality improvements across the region. |
| ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (Will include but not limited to-) | 1. Regional Coordination and Programme Delivery • Coordinate and supervise the implementation of LiT Sierra Leone activities across all four programme pillars within assigned regions and districts. • Provide line management, technical guidance, performance oversight, and professional support to District Officers based in District Education Offices, ensuring high-quality delivery of programme activities and achievement of agreed targets. • Support District Officers to develop, implement, monitor, and report on district workplans, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and priorities. • Serve as the primary regional liaison between LiT Sierra Leone, government institutions, district stakeholders, and schools. • District Team Leadership, Coordination and Technical Support • Supervise, mentor, and provide performance management support to District Officers based within District Education Offices. • Provide technical guidance, coaching, and quality assurance to District Officers to ensure effective delivery of programme interventions. • Ensure consistency, quality, and accountability in programme delivery across districts through regular review meetings, field visits, and performance feedback. • Foster collaboration, communication, and knowledge sharing between District Officers, national programme teams, and government stakeholders. 2. Monitoring, Reporting and Evidence Use • Prepare progress reports, meeting records and implementation updates. • Identify delivery challenges and recommend solutions. • Support MEL activities and programme learning. • Safeguarding Inclusion and Duty of Care • Support safe, accessible and inclusive arrangements for meetings and activities. • Promote safeguarding, gender equality and disability inclusion in administrative processes. 3. Other Duties • Undertake any other duties assigned by programme leadership. |
| CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION | • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies or related field; postgraduate qualification desirable. • At least 8 years experience in education programmes, including regional and district-level coordination. |
| • Strong understanding of Sierra Leone education systems and district structures. • Strong supervisory and coordination experiences • Experience working with districts, schools, government stakeholders and development partners. • Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement and coordination skills. • Excellent report writing and communication skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools. • Commitment to safeguarding, gender equity and disability inclusion. • Willingness to travel extensively within assigned regions. |
Job Descriptions
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