Responsibilities will involve:

• Resource development of the Leadership Institute
• Researching and collaborating with other individuals with leadership expertise to develop a comprehensive leadership curriculum appropriate for various target groups: primary, secondary, college students, local village leaders, young professionals, NGO staff and school administrators.
• Identifying sources of in-kind donations of leadership books, leadership profiles, video/audio resources on leadership, etc
• Researching sources of funding for leadership development
• Researching and recruiting volunteer instructors for leadership workshops
• Researching and establishing partnerships with local and international institutions with leadership components – e.g. the Jepson School of Leadership at the University of Richmond, Virginia, the Africa Leadership Academy in South Africa, etc.
• Organizing and conducting leadership training in collaboration with local staff
• Introducing the leadership institute programs to local schools and setting up training program calendars with them.

Requirements

• An understanding of leadership and its impact on community development, as well as a general knowledge of African leadership dynamics
• Personal experience with leadership during school years, corporate or community organizing/NGO leadership
• Research, written and oral communication skills necessary
• Ability to draft strategic plans – good written skills necessary
• Some understanding of education and teaching pedagogies
• Passion for leadership and community development
• Openness to learning and willingness to listen to local people with lived experience