Value-Based Education Officer (EO) at Edify Org

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Education, Leadership, Training, Coaching, Relationship Management, Communication, Integrity, Time Management, Technical Assistance, Program Coordination, Data Management, Community Development, Character Development, Sustainability, EdTech, Mentoring

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Organization Summary The vision of Edify is to see Flourishing, Godly Nations, and we seek to accomplish this by improving and expanding sustainable value-based education globally. Edify is a non-profit organization registered in the U.S. since 2009 and now has operations in 14 countries, including Burkina Faso, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ghana, Guatemala, Liberia, Uganda, Ethiopia, Peru, Sierra Leone, El-Salvador, Panama and Rwanda. Edify serves low-fee independent value-based schools through three primary avenues, including loans, training and education technology. Learn more at www.edify.org Location: Southern Region, Arbaminch Start Date: March 1, 2026 Reports to: Program Lead Position Summary Edify promotes holistic and high-quality value-based education in partnership with low-fee independent value-based schools. The Edify Value-Based Education Officer (EO) is a full-time position and serves a facilitative role. The EO is responsible for contributing to the strategic direction and coordination of Edify’s efforts to effectively integrate values and principles into its educational programs and other school interventions in Ethiopia. The EO will support, facilitate, coach, and provide training and technical assistance to partner schools to assist them in maximizing their effectiveness in value-based education. As part of their commitment to strengthening value-based education in a holistic manner, the EO will support Edify’s work in sustainability/business transformation, EdTech, education, and character development. Work Environment The positions will be based in the region specified above, and the desired candidate should originate from, or be residing in the respective area. There will also be collaboration with Edify’s regional and global teams in the other countries where Edify operates. The atmosphere of Edify is one where you can expect to perform widely varied tasks related to value-based education. Edify believes in the importance of using local resources in order to avoid duplication and build local capacity. Most of its program activities are, therefore, implemented in partnership with local lending and training organizations. The EO will be responsible for designing, implementing, following up and assessing Edify’s programs for value-based education in their assigned region. S/he will act as a coach and mentor for leaders of Edify partner schools and will work closely with other members of the Edify team, along with performing any other related tasks as required. Primary Responsibilities Relationship Management Develop and manage relationships with Edify partner schools. Develop and manage relationships with Edify’s current value-based education partners in the region and local school networks. Collaborate regularly with other Edify program staff, training partners, and stakeholders for the effective coordination of all planned training activities. Proactively develop other relationships with value-based schools, organizations and other strategic partners that would facilitate growth in the program. Develop and maintain good relationships with departmental, regional and global teams. Facilitate the formation of school transformation committees (STCs) and discipleship clubs (DCs) among partner schools. Facilitate the formation of value-based school networks. Attend national, regional and global prayer events. Training Activities Visit partner schools regularly to consult with school owners, head teachers and school administrators to improve educational outcomes based on Edify’s outcomes Map. Facilitate training on value-based worldview, leadership, and teaching skills so as to promote professional and character development. Manage and supervise all training conducted by other service providers. Develop, monitor and assess implementation of training in the schools through consultations with school owners, head teachers, school administration and teachers. Support the implementation of training principles in the schools through school follow up visits with teachers and school leaders. Offer a technical functional role or roles (Discipleship, Education, Education Technology, or Sustainability) in his/her area(s) of operation. Ensure all partner schools are clustered in partner-led, small professional learning communities with leadership in place. Strategy, Planning and Implementation Support Edify leadership in implementing strategic plans in general and value-based education in particular. Participate in establishing and supervising Edify’s value-based education strategy, setting short-term objectives and assessing progress. Provide effective oversight of day-to-day operations of value-based education training programs. Communicate Edify’s value-based education strategy to staff, other departments, partner schools, and other stakeholders. Ensure the Outcome Map is understood by partner schools and program goals are attained as intended. Ensure effective program coordination (planning, organizing, leading and assessment) and reporting is done on a regular basis. Ensure effective database management (data entry, data management and report use). Ensure that at least 10% of the client Schools are well prepared to be able to graduate to the Core program after a period 1-3 years. Study and identify schools’ needs (Training, Financial and Technology, etc.) as well as potential. Reporting Provide monthly reports to Edify and other stakeholders, including an executive summary, supported by key metrics for training programs, value-based education impact, curriculum development and program initiatives. Collaborate with the Edify-US development department, global services, field staff, partner schools, and lending and training in Uganda to collect stories of the impact relating to value-based education and other notable educational improvements as a result of the programs in the region. Submit weekly updates, monthly and quarterly reports on both Core & Client Schools in Salesforce and other reporting platforms/templates as required. Experience Required Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education, accounting and finance, computer science, or a related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage. 3-5 years’ work experience in education, international development, community development, and/or youth development. Experience in the education sector as administrator, educator, or consultant preferred. Experience in Christian ministry leadership is highly desirable. Experience in designing programs and budgets. Experience as a coach/mentor. Additional Requirements Personal confession of faith in Jesus Christ and commitment to Edify’s mission Living example of servant leadership, humble and willing to learn Passionate about Edify’s mission and alleviating global poverty High degree of integrity Excellent time management skills and ability to take self-directed initiative to achieve agreed upon goals Ability, willingness, and flexibility to learn Highly proficient in collaborating with diverse stakeholders and teams Must be capable of designing and delivering effective presentations Strong leadership development skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally Fluency in English and the local language spoken in the respective region. Highly proficient in writing reports and proposals Strong technology skills (Google Drive, database entry, email/WhatsApp communication) Reflective practitioner with a strong desire to learn, innovate, and grow Travel The position includes significant travel throughout the respective region and the country. In addition to local and regional travel, Edify holds an annual all-staff meeting, alternating in international locations each year. Travel would be required to attend this meeting. Additional Details Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check. Degree Verification: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes. Position Availability: This position will be accepting applications through Sunday 08 February, 2026.

Responsibilities

The Value-Based Education Officer is responsible for managing relationships with partner schools and facilitating training activities to improve educational outcomes. They will also support the implementation of Edify's value-based education strategy and ensure effective program coordination.