Executive Leaders Program Director

Number of Hours: Full Time

Job Description:

Kurumbuka Leadership Solutions (Kurumbuka) uses a Christ-centered approach to develop, connect, and equip emerging and executive African leaders who have the passion and vision to transform their institutions, organizations, and communities. The Executive Leaders Program Director will help Kurumbuka Leadership Solutions develop and empower 10,000 African leaders by 2030. The Program Director will be based in East Africa in our Kigali office and serve as a member of the International Leadership Team. They will oversee the Executive Leadership Arm of Kurumbuka and ensure the successful growth and sustainability of the Abundant Leadership Institute and other strategic initiatives, such as the Kurumbuka Leadership Summit, and the Kurumbuka Fellows program.

Anticipated Start Date: 1 June 2022

Reporting to: Executive Director

Working Closely with: Relevant Country Offices

Responsibilities:

• Work with the International Leadership Team to establish multiple training hubs for delivering programs under the Executive Leadership Arm.

• Oversee the growth of the Abundant Leadership Institute in East and Central Africa in line with our strategic plan.

• Lead the promotion, recruitment, and selection processes for the Abundant Leadership Institute in coordination with the marketing and communications team.

• Work closely with the Kurumbuka Curriculum Committee to develop policies and procedures for the Abundant Leadership Institute.

• Work closely with the Kurumbuka Curriculum Committee to develop policies and procedures for the Abundant Leadership Institute.

• Maintain partnerships with other academic institutions offering educational pathways for ALI alumni (e.g. TWU).

• Liaise with official government bodies, professional working groups, and relevant partners to ensure the success of the Executive Leaders Arm. Provide progress reports as needed.

• Lead a team of ALI facilitators by:

  • Ensuring existing facilitators are well supported and have access to ongoing professional development.

  • Recruiting and training new ALI facilitators to ensure they are qualified and well-prepared to meet our required academic and personal standards.

  • Regularly evaluating the quality and instruction offered by facilitators.

  • Instructing one or more core courses each year and role modeling high standards of course delivery.

• Ensure strong links between the Executive Leaders Arm and Emerging Leaders Arm of Kurumbuka.

• Coordinate the quality delivery of ALI in-person and online courses by:

  • Developing a consistent academic calendar.

  • Working with relevant Country Offices to organize travel, accommodation, student communication, and other necessary logistics.

  • Ensuring there is consistency in the academic standards among all courses and programs, that course objectives are met for each delivery, and that they advance the core leadership competencies.

• Manage, evaluate, and adjust the Learning Management System (LMS) to meet current needs and requirements.

• Work closely with relevant Country Offices to deliver the Kurumbuka Leadership Summit and organize the Kurumbuka Fellows (alumni) program, which includes ongoing mentorship.

• Work closely with relevant Country Offices to build strategic partnerships and represent Kurumbuka, when appropriate.

Requirements:

• Strong Christian faith and a commitment to integrating faith and learning

• Passion for the mission, vision, and values of Kurumbuka

• Commitment to demonstrating Abundant Leadership with a Servant Heart in the African context

• At least 5 years of relevant organizational leadership experience

• MA Degree in a related field (a Doctoral degree is preferred but a candidate with an MA degree may be accepted if they have the right character, competence, and relevant experience)

• At least five years of teaching and curriculum development experience within post-secondary education

Expected Experience and Skills:

• Strong computer skills. Proficient in online teaching and learning, as well as utilizing Learning Management Systems

• Strength in team building, student engagement, and recruitment

• Competent in project management and academic administration

• Excellent in spoken and written English. Knowledge of other relevant languages such as French, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Luganda, and Lingala is a big bonus.

How to Apply:

• Download the application form here and email the completed form and the following scanned documents to admin@kurumbuka.org (CC: richard@kurumbuka.org)

  • A full Curriculum Vitae (CV) with relevant certificates (notified certificates will be required if a candidate is selected, prior to signing a contract)

  • A copy of your Identity Card

  • A cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and why you are a suitable candidate (max 1 A4 page – longer letters may  be disregarded)

  • A statement of faith*

  • Three references, including a work reference, a personal reference, and a pastoral reference

*A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith, your local church involvement, and how you see this as relevant to your involvement with Kurumbuka Leadership Solutions

Closing date for applications: April 30, 2022

Provisional date for interviews: The week of May 1, 2022**

**Please note that interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place in two stages: online and face to face at our office in Kigali. All applicants will be sent an acknowledgment of their application.

Additional Information:

After the interview has taken place and before signing a contract, the successful candidate will submit the following documents:

• A Police Clearance document

• Notified academic qualification papers and relevant certificates