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WLA Facilitator- Madagascar, Institute for Human Development (IHD)

Entity

Aga Khan University

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction

Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents. An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in multiple health science and social science disciplines, carries out research pertinent primarily to low- and middle-income countries and operates 7 hospitals (soon 8) and over 325 outreach clinics, all at international standards. It has almost 2,500 students and 14,000 staff. The University is both a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. As a leading international institution dedicated to excellence and change, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access.

The Institute for Human Development (IHD) is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge with direct relevance for policies, programs, and practices that enhance life experiences at all stages of human development.  In its foundational years, the Institute seeks particularly to become a visible instrumental force, locally as well as globally, for advancing knowledge about the earliest years of children’s development and for harnessing such knowledge for the purpose of shaping policies and interventions that ensure a strong start in life for all children wherever they may live.

Job summary

The purpose of this consultancy is to facilitate the Women’s Leadership Academy (WLA) curriculum to learners, both in person and virtually to the Madagascar students. The assignment involves a 5-day in-person training, and a 3-4 hour virtual meeting once monthly for 5 months.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and facilitate the WLA training;
  • Attend a five (5) day training;
  • Facilitate the in-person training;
  • Mentor WLA attendees;
  • Facilitate webinars and virtual meetings; and
  • On-going support to the WLA participants.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Leadership training or any other allied courses;
  • Bilingual (English and French) highly desired;
  • Demonstrable experience and track record in facilitation or teaching;
  • Ability to work with diverse teams;
  • Able to work independently and consult when necessary; and
  • Well organized with an eye for detail.

To Apply

​Application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, should be sent to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, Aga Khan University, via the email: hr.universityke@aku.edu

Please quote the position title on the email subject.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by May 26, 2023