Lead Digital Education in Ghana
afiDE Ghana supports a growing network of schools to lead their own digital transformation. What started as a service-based organisation is evolving into a member-based Digital Education Network, where schools build the capability to implement and sustain digital education themselves.
Today, afiDE Ghana – the African Digital Education network:
- Supports 50+ schools across Greater Accra and is expanding into the Northern, Volta, and Eastern Regions
- Has reached over 30,000 students and supported 600+ teachers through professional development
- Recently launched the afiDE Leadership Academy, focused on strengthening school leadership for digital transformation
- Works with 10+ active partners across the education ecosystem
- Operates with a dedicated team of 8 staff members
The foundation is in place, the next phase is to scale this model sustainably across Ghana.
We are therefore hiring a General Manager to lead this transition.
The opportunity
This is not a traditional management role.
You will not be stepping into a stable organisation to maintain what exists.
You will be responsible for shaping and stabilising a system in transition.
The role sits at the intersection of:
- education
- technology
- organisational development
- and system-level change
Core mandate
Lead afiDE Ghana’s transition into a sustainable, nationwide, member-based Digital Education network — establishing its position as a leading Digital Education authority in Ghana while driving growth towards a financially self-sustaining model, strengthening organisational performance, and ensuring high-quality, value-driven services delivered through efficient, scalable systems.
What you will be responsible for
Lead the transition
- Shift afiDE from service delivery to a member-based model
- Build an advisory-oriented organisation (from delivering → enabling)
- Ensure the model is implemented with discipline
Drive growth and financial sustainability
- Expand the member base across Ghana
- Strengthen revenue through value-driven services
- Build a financially self-sustaining organisation
Ensure quality and integrity
- Maintain high standards in implementation
- Ensure schools are ready before scaling
- Protect the long-term integrity of the model
Strengthen organisational performance
- Improve systems, coordination, and execution
- Increase team productivity through automation and development
- Enable the organisation to scale effectively
Build partnerships and authority
- Engage with government, private sector, and partners
- Position afiDE as a credible Digital Education authority
- Connect policy ambitions with school-level reality
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a leader who:
- Can build structure while navigating ambiguity
- Combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- Has experience in multi-stakeholder environments
- Understands the importance of financial sustainability and discipline
- Is able to make difficult trade-offs and prioritise long-term impact
- Leads people effectively and builds trust
Experience in education, digital transformation, or system-level change is an advantage.
What this role is not
- Not a traditional operations role
- Not a donor-driven programme management position
- Not a short-term project implementation role
Practical details
- Location: Accra (with nationwide engagement)
- Experience: ~5+ years in relevant leadership roles
- Team: 8 staff members
- External engagement: ~50%
- Remuneration: GHS 12,000 – 17,000 gross/month + performance-based incentives
Recruitment process
We run a structured selection process to ensure a strong match.
- Application via assessment form (20–30 minutes)
- Internal screening and shortlisting
- First-round interviews (max. 6 candidates)
- Case assignment
- Second-round interviews (max. 3 candidates)
- Team interaction (max. 2 candidates)
- Final interviews and alignment
- Reference checks
- Final decision
We aim to complete the process within 4–6 weeks.
How to apply
Please complete the application form before 7 June 2026:
Application – General Manager afiDE Ghana – before 7 June
We prioritise thoughtful, high-quality applications over volume.
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