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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 univers
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 univers
ity, and less than
one-third of those students are female. We believe that educating young women
is simply the wisestand most effectiveinvestment 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.
The Akilah Institute for Women (Akilah) is the
first and only Higher Education Institute dedicated exclusively to women in
Rwanda. Akilah is a college that offers a unique model of market-relevant
education empowering graduates for success in careers and leadership roles. The
goal of Akilah is to empower young women by connecting them directly to the
economy through business programs. 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 provide young Rwandan women with a unique college experience. As global
investors and business community seek to employ thousands of well-trained
professionals, Akilah aims at providing them with an equipped workforce.
first and only Higher Education Institute dedicated exclusively to women in
Rwanda. Akilah is a college that offers a unique model of market-relevant
education empowering graduates for success in careers and leadership roles. The
goal of Akilah is to empower young women by connecting them directly to the
economy through business programs. 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 provide young Rwandan women with a unique college experience. As global
investors and business community seek to employ thousands of well-trained
professionals, Akilah aims at providing them with an equipped workforce.
Akilah is searching for an energetic candidate for
the position of Hospitality Management Instructor. Reporting to the
Chief Academic Officer, the Hospitality Management Instructor will play a lead
role in ensuring smooth and effective delivery of the Hospitality Management
curriculum. This is a unique opportunity for an innovative teacher.
the position of Hospitality Management Instructor. Reporting to the
Chief Academic Officer, the Hospitality Management Instructor will play a lead
role in ensuring smooth and effective delivery of the Hospitality Management
curriculum. This is a unique opportunity for an innovative teacher.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver Food and Beverage Management, Hotel
property management and other Tourism related courses to Akilah students - Invigilate and assess weekly and monthly exams
and practical training exams - Collaborate with Akilah Career Development
Manager to reach out to key partners for hands on training opportunities
for students - Deliver all classes in compliance with
Akilah’s learning pedagogy - Provide students with objective and timely
feedback - Update all necessary academic 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 and procedures - Perform other duties including but not limited
to counseling students with academic challenges and providing student
encouragement
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of experience in a teaching/training
hospitality industry - Masters degree in Hospitality Management or
related field - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and databases - Demonstrated passion for working with young
women, empowering them through education, an unshakable belief in their
potential, and a commitment to the mission of Akilah - 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 - An engaging and collaborative leadership style
with mature interpersonal skills and the ability to juggle and manage multiple,
competing priorities and deadlines.
How to apply
Submit your CV and a thoughtful cover letter at www.AkilahInstitute.org/careers on the Job
Board (then select “Hospitality Management Instructor- Akilah
Rwanda” opening to post both CV and cover letter).
Board (then select “Hospitality Management Instructor- Akilah
Rwanda” opening to post both CV and cover letter).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
