Description

You will design and deliver high-quality modules in international business and trade, facilitate in-person and virtual sessions, coach and mentor students on trade, finance, and policy, and support mission-driven projects. The role involves collaboration with curriculum designers, maintaining course documentation, and contributing to programme development aligned with global standards and regional trade frameworks.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in relevant fields (with Rwandan Equivalence if from non-Rwandan institution)
• At least two years of work experience closely related to Marketing, International Relations, Global Business, Finance, Economics Trade Policy, Technology, Data Innovation
• Excellent coaching skills
• Experience in education - crafting learning outcomes and assessments
• Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal and presentation skills
• Mastery of English as primary learning language
• Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to quickly analyze data and determine appropriate academic support
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and work independently
• Startup mindset to help scale programme to thousands of students in next 12 months
• Desirable: PhD degree in any of the highlighted areas
• Desirable: Strong regional and international network with NGOs, Startup Incubators, etc.
• Desirable: Experience in online teaching and learning delivery

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, re-design, deliver and assess high-quality teaching modules and programmes
• Facilitate course sessions with students both in-person and virtually across trimesters
• Deliver course content through interactive class sessions, one-on-one coaching, written feedback, and analytical reporting
• Review student assignments and provide timely, constructive feedback
• Hold weekly office hours for targeted academic support and coaching
• Coach and mentor students throughout their academic and leadership journeys, with emphasis on trade, finance, and policy
• Support students in mission-driven projects related to international trade and business
• Contribute to development, implementation, and review of IBT course materials
• Collaborate with curriculum designers and subject matter experts to update content
• Contribute to orientation and induction processes for new student intakes
• Maintain accurate definitive documentation for IBT courses
• Supervise undergraduate students, providing advice on study skills, projects, fieldwork, and placements
• Undertake academic advising duties
• Complete administrative duties related to teaching delivery
• Engage with internal quality assurance mechanisms
• Identify students at academic risk and initiate intervention strategies
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders for student learning and internships
• Identify relevant trade datasets and analytical tools for experiential learning
• Stay connected to trade ecosystems to ensure programme remains industry-aligned
• Participate as member of assessment board
• Carry out other duties as reasonably assigned
• Ensure safety and well-being of young persons and vulnerable adults as per safeguarding policy