Profile:
The Akilah Institute for Women
is the only higher education institute dedicated exclusively to women in
Rwanda. Akilah’s mission is to empower young women in East Africa to transform
their lives by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed
to find meaningful employment and launch ventures in the fastest growing
sectors of the economy. The goal of Akilah is to empower young women by
connecting them directly to the economy through training entrepreneurship and
hospitality and tourism industry. Akilah compliments the relevant training with
an emphasis in the development of life skills, leadership and communication
skills. Through empowerment and personal development programs, Akilah provides
young Rwandans with a unique college experience. As global investors and
business community seek to employ thousands of well-trained professional to
staff hotels, restaurants and tour companies, Akilah aims at providing them
with an equipped workforce. In August 2012, the first class of 39 students
graduated with 100% job placement.
Required
Qualifications:
• Minimum of a
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
• Professional
teaching experience in English
• Specific
capabilities, i.e. ESL management, supervisory experience, IT, program
assessment, also valued
Main Responsibilities:
• Teach up to 25
hours per week
• Develop materials
and prepare lesson plans for beginner to intermediate level English
speakers
• Develop strategies
and programs that will improve effective communication skills
• Plan and mark
homework, group work, quizzes, and exams
• Assess and report
student performance
• Other duties as
requested by senior management
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Employment Type: Full Time
