Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Director of Delivery - Sierra Leone

at Imagine Worldwide

🏢 About Imagine Worldwide

Imagine Worldwide is unique in its laser focus on scaling education technology specifically for Sub-Saharan Africa, using innovative implementation models rather than just distributing devices. The organization combines tech solutions with deep on-the-ground operational expertise to achieve measurable literacy and numeracy outcomes for children. Someone might want to work here to directly impact educational equity at scale while navigating the complex challenges of operating in resource-constrained environments.

About This Role

This role involves leading the integrated delivery of education technology programs in Sierra Leone, synchronizing Programs, MEAL, Logistics, and Technical Services to ensure operational reliability and achieve literacy/numeracy outcomes. It's impactful because you'll be directly responsible for scaling proven solutions to reach more children while building sustainable delivery systems and developing local leadership capacity in a challenging context.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning check-ins with delivery function leads across different time zones, analyzing MEAL data from Sierra Leone sites to identify delivery bottlenecks, and developing SOP updates based on field feedback. Later, you might coordinate with logistics partners on supply chain issues, coach team members on performance challenges, and work on integrated planning for scaling to new communities while ensuring operational reliability.

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🎯 Who Imagine Worldwide Is Looking For

  • Has 10+ years in operations leadership with specific experience scaling programs in complex, multi-partner environments like Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Demonstrates a proven track record of managing successful program scaling operations, not just maintaining existing programs
  • Possesses strong data analysis skills specifically for interpreting MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning) data to drive delivery decisions
  • Has experience building standardized training systems and SOPs for consistent quality delivery at scale in resource-constrained settings

📝 Tips for Applying to Imagine Worldwide

1

Quantify your experience with specific metrics around program scaling (e.g., 'expanded from 50 to 500 schools while maintaining 85%+ implementation fidelity')

2

Highlight any Sierra Leone or West Africa experience prominently, even if brief, as this shows regional understanding

3

Demonstrate understanding of Imagine Worldwide's specific implementation models by referencing their approach to ed-tech delivery in your application materials

4

Show how you've synchronized multiple workstreams (Programs, MEAL, Logistics, Technical Services) in past roles, not just managed them separately

5

Include examples of building capacity in local teams in complex environments, as this role specifically mentions developing leadership capacity

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience managing scale operations in complex environments with multiple partners, specifically in Sub-Saharan Africa if applicable', "How you've developed and owned integrated delivery plans that synchronized multiple workstreams with clear milestones and dependencies", 'Your approach to building standardized systems and SOPs that ensure consistent quality at scale in resource-constrained settings', 'Specific examples of developing leadership capacity through coaching and performance management in similar contexts']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Imagine Worldwide's specific implementation models and how they differ from other ed-tech organizations in Africa
  • → The education landscape and challenges in Sierra Leone specifically (not just Sub-Saharan Africa generally)
  • → The organization's existing partnerships and programs in Sierra Leone or neighboring countries
  • → Their approach to MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning) and how it informs program delivery

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop an integrated delivery plan for Sierra Leone that synchronizes Programs, MEAL, Logistics, and Technical Services?
2 Describe your experience scaling operations in complex environments - what specific challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
3 How would you approach building standardized training systems and SOPs for consistent delivery quality across multiple locations in Sierra Leone?
4 What metrics would you track to ensure both program outcomes and operational reliability in this role?
5 How would you balance remote leadership with the need for deep understanding of local context in Sierra Leone?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on general program management experience without specific examples of scaling operations in complex environments
  • Treating this as a generic remote operations role without demonstrating understanding of Sierra Leone's specific context and challenges
  • Presenting experience that shows maintaining existing programs rather than actively scaling and expanding operations

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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