Job description
The future of peace and stability in East Africa lies
in the hands of young women who have the leadership skills and wisdom to create
jobs and build businesses that will lift their communities out of poverty. At
Akilah, we bring together the most promising female leaders from Rwanda and
Burundi for an innovative three-year program that prepares
them for professional careers and leadership roles. Ninety-seven percent of our
current students are the first in their family to go to college. One-third of
our current students are the heads of their households. This is particularly
noteworthy because in East Africa, 85% of women work in subsistence
agriculture, living on less than $2 per day. Furthermore, only 1% of the
population enters university, and less than one-third of those students are
female. We believe that educating young women is simply th
in the hands of young women who have the leadership skills and wisdom to create
jobs and build businesses that will lift their communities out of poverty. At
Akilah, we bring together the most promising female leaders from Rwanda and
Burundi for an innovative three-year program that prepares
them for professional careers and leadership roles. Ninety-seven percent of our
current students are the first in their family to go to college. One-third of
our current students are the heads of their households. This is particularly
noteworthy because in East Africa, 85% of women work in subsistence
agriculture, living on less than $2 per day. Furthermore, only 1% of the
population enters university, and less than one-third of those students are
female. We believe that educating young women is simply th
e wisest and most
effective investment a developing country can make. We also know that women
will invest 90%of their income into their families, as opposed to 30-40% for
men. Similarly, educated women are less likely to contract HIV, and will also
earn more money and have fewer and healthier children.
Akilah aims to build future generations of women
leaders and professionals in East Africa through the development of a network
of campuses. Akilah will graduate 1,200 students by the year 2020. By the fall,
Akilah will serve 280 students on campus in Rwanda and 150 students on our new
Burundi by January 2015. Our hands-on and project-based curriculum is developed
in partnership with the local private sector. Students start with a
foundational year of English, math and leadership immersion before choosing a
specialized track in Entrepreneurship, Information Systems (IS), or
Hospitality. Students graduate with the market-relevant skills required for
meaningful employment in the fastest growing sectors of the economy.
leaders and professionals in East Africa through the development of a network
of campuses. Akilah will graduate 1,200 students by the year 2020. By the fall,
Akilah will serve 280 students on campus in Rwanda and 150 students on our new
Burundi by January 2015. Our hands-on and project-based curriculum is developed
in partnership with the local private sector. Students start with a
foundational year of English, math and leadership immersion before choosing a
specialized track in Entrepreneurship, Information Systems (IS), or
Hospitality. Students graduate with the market-relevant skills required for
meaningful employment in the fastest growing sectors of the economy.
92% of our graduates have been placed in jobs since
our inception. Specifically, 35 of Akilah’s graduates are employed by Marriott International. They are being trained to assume leadership
roles at Marriott’s first sub-Saharan African hotel in Kigali, Rwanda. Other
graduates have launched their own entrepreneurial ventures, including a
clothing and handicrafts company.
our inception. Specifically, 35 of Akilah’s graduates are employed by Marriott International. They are being trained to assume leadership
roles at Marriott’s first sub-Saharan African hotel in Kigali, Rwanda. Other
graduates have launched their own entrepreneurial ventures, including a
clothing and handicrafts company.
About the Position:
Akilah is searching for an energetic candidate for the
position of English Lecturer. Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer,
the English instructor will play a lead role in ensuring smooth and effective
delivery of the English curriculum. This is a unique opportunity for an
innovative teacher.
position of English Lecturer. Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer,
the English instructor will play a lead role in ensuring smooth and effective
delivery of the English curriculum. This is a unique opportunity for an
innovative teacher.
Duration:
2-year minimum commitment, full-time
Qualifications and Skills:
- Masters Degree preferred – in relevant field
(English, Literature, Linguistics, TESOL) - A minimum of 3 years professional teaching
experience of English.
Special capabilities (e.g., ESL management, supervisory experience, IT,
program assessment) also valued. - Willing to engage students in many methods of
instruction – individual and team based learning, small groups and large
groups. - Comfortable including visual, auditory and
kinesthetic components into the classroom. - Excitement about working in a vibrant and
evolving start-up environment - Extraordinarily resilient, positive and
pro-active character - Strong organizational and time management skills
with exceptional attention to detail. - Engaging and collaborative leadership style with
mature interpersonal skills and the ability to juggle and manage multiple,
competing priorities and deadlines. - Ability to adapt curriculum for cultural and
situational relevance. - Able to create materials and prepare of lesson
plans for beginners and intermediate English speakers. - Planning and marking of homework, group work,
tests and exams
Invigilate and assess weekly and monthly exams. - Provide students with objective and well-timed
feedback. - Attend staff meetings and/ or workshops arranged
by Akilah management
Play an active role in the life of Akilah. - Update all necessary records accurately and
completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations. - Prepare required reports on students and
activities. - Manage student behavior and discipline by
establishing and enforcing Akilah rules & procedures.
Perform other duties including but not limited to
counseling students with academic challenged and providing student
encouragement.
counseling students with academic challenged and providing student
encouragement.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation, health insurance, campus
crèche, gym membership, generous PTO, 1 annual round-trip flight to home
country
crèche, gym membership, generous PTO, 1 annual round-trip flight to home
country
How to apply
Please apply directly through Akilah website: http://www.akilahinstitute.org/english-lecturer-rwanda/
