IBDP Coordinator

Ngaparou, Senegal

Full Time

Ecole Bilingue Avenir

Mid Level

IBDP Coordinator

Are you ready to shape the future of International Education in Senegal? Do you dream of leading a school towards IB accreditation and building a thriving academic community? If so, you might be interested in the following.

About the role

At Enko Education, we are committed to providing a dynamic, inclusive, and globally focused education. As our school in Ngaparou (Senegal), Ecole Bilingue Avenir (EBA) prepares for the integration of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), we are seeking a dedicated and experienced DP Coordinator to lead this transformative initiative.

You are an enthusiastic and committed educator with at least 3 years of IBDP experience, whether as a teacher or in a specialized IB role like ToK or CAS coordinator. Your excellent project management skills, paired with strategic thinking, empower you to design and implement long-term academic plans. You lead with confidence, naturally taking initiative, solving problems, and fostering collaboration within your team.

With your exceptional communication abilities, you inspire, reassure, and guide both staff and students. Your leadership extends across teams of educators (8+ teachers across multiple grades), and your pedagogical expertise allows you to uplift and train teachers, helping them excel in their roles. If you thrive on creating meaningful change and building high-impact educational programs, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Project Management & Accreditation:

Lead and oversee the school’s preparation for IBDP accreditation by 2026.
Manage weekly follow-ups and maintain accurate documentation for IB relations.
Develop and implement a long-term strategic plan for the successful launch of the IBDP.

Teacher Training & Support:

Organize and conduct regular teacher training sessions to build IBDP readiness.
Visit classrooms to observe and guide teaching practices.
Support teachers in developing the necessary skills for DP subjects, CAS workshops, and extended essays.

Student Preparation:

Help design and implement programs to prepare students for IBDP learning by 2026.
Coordinate the opening of Grade 10 in 2025, focusing on skill-building aligned with DP expectations.

Coordination & Advisory:

Act as the main point of contact for IB requirements and deadlines.
Advise the Head of School on CAS implementation and other key IB components.
Identify and allocate roles for DP core elements (TOK, Extended Essays, etc.).

Ideal candidate

We are looking for a seasoned professional with:

Minimum of 3 years of experience with the IBDP (teaching or with an IB role).
Proven project management skills with a meticulous approach to organization.
Strong strategic vision and the ability to develop long-term academic plans.
Teaching experience, ideally with some familiarity with the Senegalese curriculum.
Bilingual: English & French (both required). Wolof is a plus.

Contract, location and timing

Contract: full-time;
Location: Ngaparou, Senegal
Timing: August 2025
All applicants must be legally able to work in our countries with the correct visa/status/work permit.

Enko Education is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.

Enko Education schools are committed to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and expect all staff, volunteers, and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken.

What’s next

1. A fit interview to get to know you better, give you visibility on the job, and confirm the reciprocal match;

2. A case study to test your analytical & financial modelling skills;

3. A skill interview to discuss your hard and soft skills;

4. A career interview to review your education and past experiences;

5. A final interview;

6. Welcome to Enko!

Working at EBA - some reasons to join us

This is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to lead, innovate, and leave a lasting impact on education in Senegal. As DP Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a world-class academic experience, empowering both students and teachers to thrive within the IB framework.

Enko Education is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.

About Enko Education

Enko Education is a fast-growing group of African international schools, increasing access to the world's best universities for learners across Africa.

Enko Education has developed innovative programmes leading to globally recognised and sought-after qualifications. Since the opening of its first school in Yaoundé in September 2014, Enko Education has established an African group of 14 international schools in 9 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. More than 5,400 students from primary to secondary benefit from international education at a fraction of the cost charged by other international schools on the continent. We provide individualized counselling to our learners to support them in selecting the right universities and then securing both admission and financing for their studies. We offer an outstanding learning experience striving to educate our learners with Africa at heart and the world in mind.

The Enko Education model has already yielded outstanding results with graduates currently enrolled in some of the most prestigious universities worldwide such as Yale College in the USA, Sciences Po and Ecole Polytechnique in France and the University of Toronto in Canada.

We are financially supported by international development institutions and funds including Proparco, I&P, Adiwale, BIO Invest, Oiko Credit and Liquid Africa, to achieve our growth objective of reaching 20,000 students by 2028.

For 2024, we plan to acquire new schools in countries including but not limited to Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola, and South Africa (countries are subject to change).

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