ABOUT ALU

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.

HOW WE WORK

As a high-growth start-up, 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.

ABOUT THE CRA TEAM

he Center for a Reimagined Africa (CRA) supports African public sector leaders in developing the expertise, experiences and partnerships needed to improve service delivery and outcomes for African citizens. Our flagship program is a year-long Public Sector Fellowship that brings together mid-to-senior government leaders charged with the design and implementation of key government projects that have significant impact on citizens.

In addition we run a number of other learning programs targeted at public sector officials at varying levels of seniority.

THE ROLE

The Learning Manager will lead the strategic design, development, and delivery of learning programs targeting public sector officials. This role requires expertise in program and curriculum design, faculty management, and learner experience leadership to ensure impactful learning outcomes. The ideal candidate will collaborate across teams, including curriculum specialists and evaluation experts, to create transformative educational experiences that address the unique needs of public sector professionals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Design and Development:

• Lead the overall design of learning programs aligned with program objectives informed by structured needs assessments.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to define measurable learning outcomes and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Curriculum Design and Development:

• Partner with the Learning Experience Design and Innovation (LEDI) team to design, develop, and refine program curricula.
• Ensure curriculum content is relevant, practical, and aligned with public sector challenges and opportunities.

Faculty Hiring and Management:

• Identify, hire, and manage a diverse, high-caliber faculty to deliver program content.
• Provide guidance and support to faculty members to ensure consistent, high-quality instruction.

Learning Journey Design and Oversight:

• Collaborate with LEDI to design and map comprehensive learning journeys for participants.
• Oversee the implementation of learning journeys, ensuring coherence and linking concepts across courses to enhance participant understanding and application.

Learner Engagement and Experience:

• Provide strategic leadership on all aspects of learner engagement, progression, and growth.
• Foster an environment that supports active participation, collaboration, and personal development for participants.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Adaptation:

• Work closely with the Impact Team to implement monitoring and evaluation systems to assess program effectiveness.
• Use data-driven insights to adapt and improve learning programs continuously.

Participant Selection:

• Actively participate in the participant selection committee to ensure a diverse and impactful cohort of public sector officials.

Program Reviews and Continuous Improvement:

• Coordinate regular program reviews, incorporating feedback from learners, faculty, and stakeholders to refine and enhance program offerings.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s degree. A Master’s degree in Education, Public Policy, Organizational Development, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Fluency in both English and French
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in learning program design, curriculum development, or leadership development, preferably targeting public sector officials or similar audiences.
• Proven experience in managing faculty or instructional teams and leading medium-scale educational initiatives.
• Strong track record of designing and implementing learner-centric experiences and frameworks.