Adjunct Leadership, Public Policy & Sustainable Development Expert

ALU provides higher education for a higher purpose. Our students declare missions, not majors.They develop the real-world skills to take on the world’s most pressing challenges. And they take ownership of their learning from day one through our peer and student-led approach – because ALU believes in the power and agency of young people to start shaping the future right now. Together with a world-class faculty and staff, our students are igniting a ripple of positive impact across Africa and the world.

We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities.

The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.

The African Leadership University is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place , which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding. 

The BSc Entrepreneurial Leadership (BEL) programme is a three-year degree programme with the aim of developing Ethical Entrepreneurial graduates at scale who are well prepared to leverage technology as the first hand solution to solve relevant problems in the continent and beyond and also who are ready to meet the needs of employers globally. This innovative and scalable programme prepares graduates not only with relevant technical skills but also problem solving and leadership skills missing in our tech graduates and promotes learning with a purpose.

The role  of the  Adjunct Curriculum & Quality Assurance Expert entails the responsibility to successfully design, refine and validate the existing learning components of the programme adhering to the principles of our ALU’s Learning Model and support the periodic review process with a set project plan and key milestones. The candidate will contribute to academic expertise, industry insight, quality assurance, curriculum design and future focused programme development experience to strengthen programme quality, graduate employability and long term programme relevance. 

• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Sustainable Development, Leadership Studies, Environmental Policy, Governance or a closely related disciplines
• Minimum of 7 years experience in academia, industry or a combination of both within Entrepreneurial  Leadership and related disciplines
• Demonstrated experience in designing, reviewing, developing or revising undergraduate degree programmes or curricula in Entrepreneurship Education and Innovation Ecosystems, Business Management or related disciplines
• Strong expertise in Entrepreneurial Leadership principles, Curriculum development methodologies and Programme Reviews and Accreditation
• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following domains:
• Civic Engagement and Leadership
• Business Strategy and Investment
• Policy and Advocacy
• Planetary Health
• Social Innovation
• Policy Advocacy, governance, sustainability and leadership development
• Communications and Marketing 
• sustainability, and workforce development.
• Experience aligning academic curricula with industry requirements, future skills frameworks and workforce trends
• Experience designing programme learning outcomes, competency frameworks and assessment strategies
• Experience conducting curriculum mapping, programme reviews and academic quality assurance activities
• Experience designing experiential and project-based learning activities that promote collaboration, innovation and real-world problem solving
• Experience reviewing or designing undergraduate capstone projects and work-integrated learning experiences
• Experience with online, blended or technology enabled learning environments.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently and meet project deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outputs
• Ability to work effectively with diverse academic and industry stakeholders
• A growth mindset and passion for innovation in higher education and technology

• PhD or Master's degree in Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management, Technology Management, Artificial Intelligence, Business Strategy, or related field
• Experience leading curriculum transformation, accreditation reviews or programme modernization initiatives in Rwanda or Mauritius
• Experience working with governments, NGOs, international organizations, or policy institutions.
• Strong understanding of African development challenges and opportunities
• Experience with international curriculum frameworks such as the EntreComp Framework, OECD Learning Compass, UNESCO National Curriculum Frameworks
• Strong regional or international professional network within academia and the Business world in emerging economy
• Ability to work collaboratively in multicultural environments

Start Date: Immediate

End Date:  3 - 4  months  [Consultancy]

Enrollment Type: 15 - 25 hrs/week

Number of Openings: 2