Product Management Adjunct Faculty

ABOUT ALU

At the African Leadership University (ALU), were more than just an institution—were a catalyst for transformation. Our mission is to develop a new generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders who will shape Africas future. Through our innovative curriculum, focus on experiential learning, and vibrant panAfrican community, we empower students to become changemakers, problemsolvers, and innovators. At ALU, were not just teaching; were nurturing the leaders who will drive Africas progress and prosperity in the 21st century

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

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 Wellbeing of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place, which outlines our Zerotolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding.

ABOUT THE CRA TEAM

The 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. We run various learning programs targeted at public sector officials at varying levels of seniority.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Product Management Trainer to design and deliver a 6month Product Management training program for the Digital Ambassador Program in Togo. The trainer will work closely with government stakeholders, program facilitators, and coaches to ensure Digital Ambassadors gain practical product management skills to support digital transformation initiatives in government ministries.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum Development & Training Design

• Develop a structured Product Management curriculum aligned with government digital transformation needs.
• Integrate realworld case studies from government, civic tech, and publicsector product management.
• Design interactive and applicationbased learning (e.g., group exercises, product roadmaps, stakeholder roleplays).

• Training Delivery & Facilitation

  • Lead monthly virtual training sessions from June to December 2025.
  • Facilitate two inperson workshops in Togo.
  • Guide Ambassadors in applying product management frameworks to their ministry projects.

  • Collaboration with Other Trainers

    • Work closely with the Leadership Faculty to ensure product management concepts align with leadership development.
    • • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all young persons and vulnerable adults with whom we deal, by adhering to ALU’s comprehensive safeguarding policy, maintaining a zerotolerance approach to any violations of safeguarding standards.

      • QUALIFICATIONS

        • 5+ years of experience in Product Management, preferably in civic tech, digital government, or public sector innovation.
        • Experience in training, coaching, or mentoring product teams.
        • Strong communication and facilitation skills, with experience leading virtual and inperson training.
        • Fluency in English (French proficiency is a plus).

        • COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

          • Competitive contract rate (based on experience).
          • Travel and accommodation covered for inperson workshops in Togo.
          • Opportunity to contribute to highimpact digital transformation initiatives in Africa.

          • LOCATION

            • Remote (with two inperson training workshops in Togo)

            • START DATE

              05 May 2025 (9month parttime contract)