Description
ALU is hiring a Foundation Lead based in Rwanda. The Foundation Lead supports the Foundation Manager in ensuring the coherent design, quality and delivery of the Foundation and Leadership Core learning experience. The postholder provides academic and operational leadership across entrepreneurship, Responsible Enterprise, project-related learning and other foundational courses, while Main responsibilities: • Academic Leadership and Curriculum Stewardship • Lead the planning, coordination, delivery and continuous improvement of assigned Foundation and Leadership Core courses, with particular responsibility for entrepreneurship, Responsible Enterprise and project-related… • Review and refine curricula, learning outcomes, session guides, Canvas materials, assessments and rubrics to ensure academic coherence, appropriate challenge and alignment with the institution's learning model. • Ensure that entrepreneurship learning develops opportunity recognition, customer and stakeholder understanding, experimentation, business modelling, resourcefulness and ethical value creation. • Ensure that Responsible Enterprise learning integrates ethics, sustainability, stakeholder responsibility, governance and the social and environmental consequences of enterprise decisions. • Strengthen project-based learning by establishing clear project briefs, milestones, supervision processes, feedback cycles, presentation standards and authentic assessment practices. • Support the integration of critical thinking, managing complex tasks, self-directed learning, reflective practice, collaboration and communication across the Foundation experience.
About ALU
At the African Leadership University (ALU), we're more than just an institution—we're a catalyst for transformation. Our mission is to develop a new generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders who will shape Africa's future.
Requirements
A master's degree in entrepreneurship, business, education, sustainability, project management, leadership or another field relevant to the role. At least three years of relevant professional experience, including a minimum of two years in higher education, training, learning design or academic programme delivery. Demonstrable subject knowledge and practical experience in at least two of the following: entrepreneurship, Responsible Enterprise, sustainability, business ethics, project-based learning or project management. Experience designing and delivering experiential, applied or project-based learning for undergraduate learners or adult professionals. Experience guiding student projects, assessing complex outputs and providing developmental feedback. Experience managing, supervising or coaching faculty or multidisciplinary delivery teams, including setting expectations and supporting performance and development. Strong curriculum and assessment design capability, with an understanding of constructive alignment, rubric design, moderation and quality assurance. Ability to interpret academic and engagement data, identify risks and determine appropriate learner or faculty support interventions. Excellent written and spoken English, facilitation, presentation, interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills. Strong planning, judgement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver reliably in a fast-moving environment.
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