Leadership Teaching Assistant

Summary

Join the African Leadership University's Center for a Reimagined Africa (CRA) as a Leadership Teaching Assistant! This 9-month part-time, remote role (with two in-person workshops in Togo) supports a six-month leadership development program for 80 Digital Ambassadors. You will assist the Leadership Trainer in delivering virtual sessions and workshops, facilitate discussions and activities, provide coaching and mentorship, and monitor participant progress. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of experience in leadership development, coaching, or facilitation, strong communication skills, and fluency in both English and French. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful leadership development within the Togolese government.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in leadership development, coaching, facilitation, or mentorship
• Strong understanding of self-leadership, resilience, emotional intelligence, stakeholder influence and other aspects of leadership
• Experience in leading discussions, moderating peer learning groups, or coaching individuals
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills to engage large groups
• Fluency in BOTH English and French

Responsibilities

• Assist the Leadership Faculty in delivering virtual sessions and two in-person workshops
• Facilitate breakout discussions, role-playing exercises, and peer learning activities
• Help Ambassadors apply leadership principles to real-world government challenges
• Provide feedback on various submissions by Ambassadors
• Lead monthly peer learning circles to encourage leadership reflection and growth
• Provide additional small-group coaching on self-leadership, emotional intelligence, and stakeholder influence
• Offer 1-on-1 leadership coaching (as needed) to help Ambassadors navigate workplace challenges
• Ensure ongoing engagement between virtual training sessions and workshops
• Monitor Ambassadors’ leadership development progress and provide feedback to the Leadership Faculty and the program team
• Moderate WhatsApp/Slack discussions to keep leadership conversations active
• Assist Ambassadors in preparing their Capstone Leadership Reflection, where they showcase their growth and impact

Benefits

• Remote (with two in-person training workshops in Togo)
• 05 May 2025 (9-month part-time contract)