ABOUT ALU

ALU provides higher education for a higher purpose. Our students declare missions, not majors.They develop the real-world skills to take on the world’s most pressing challenges. And they take ownership of their learning from day one through our peer and student-led approach – because ALU believes in the power and agency of young people to start shaping the future right now. Together with a world-class faculty and staff, our students are igniting a ripple of positive impact across Africa and the world.

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 Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place , which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

We are looking for a software engineer who is motivated to develop the next generation of Computer Scientists and Software Engineers through building, not just teaching. Teaching at ALCHE is hands-on and project-based. Students don’t just learn concepts. They build solutions, work with constraints, and engage with real-world problems. You will guide this process by drawing on your industry experience while maintaining high academic standards.
This role goes beyond delivery. You will contribute to curriculum development, mentor students as they grow into professionals, and continuously adapt the programme to reflect evolving industry practices in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES 

Deliver high-quality instruction across modules across the institution’s Software Engineering and Computer Science programmes, using practical, hands-on, and real-world teaching approaches aligned with programme learning outcomes. 

• Facilitate project-based learning by guiding students in applying technical skills to real-world problems, including stakeholder engagement, solution development, and presentation of outputs. 
• Design, review, and continuously improve learning materials, assessments, and activities to ensure alignment with academic and industry standards. 
• Mark and moderate student submissions accurately and fairly, and provide timely, constructive, and actionable feedback to support student progression and mastery of concepts. 
• Hold regular office hours to provide academic support, guidance, and feedback to students outside of class sessions. 
• Contribute to curriculum development and enhancement, ensuring modules remain relevant, up-to-date, and aligned with programme objectives and industry needs.
• Collaborate with Programme Managers, relevant faculty across the Software Engineering and Computer Science Programmes, and other internal and external stakeholders as required to ensure alignment with academic standards, quality assurance processes, and programme delivery expectations. 
• Participate in department meetings, assessment boards, and academic governance processes, contributing to student progression and academic decision-making.
• Support student employability and career readiness, including portfolio development, exposure to industry practices, and integration of real-world contexts into teaching.
• Engage in continuous professional development to remain current with emerging technologies, tools, and trends in Software Engineering and Computer Science.
• Contribute to student life and engagement initiatives, including a willingness to mentor and support student-led clubs and activities related to technology, innovation, and Software Engineering. 

Essential Requirements 

• A PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field is required. 
• Experience in industry within software development or related fields is required.
• Strong subject matter expertise in core Software Engineering and Computer Science.
• Ability to teach across foundational and advanced topics in Software Engineering and Computer Science programmes. 
• Demonstrated ability to deliver practical, hands-on teaching using real-world problems, case studies, and application-based learning approaches. 
• Experience in project-based or experiential learning environments, ideally including supervision of student projects. 
• A strong student-centred mindset, with the ability to engage learners as active participants in their educational experience. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse learners. 
• Adaptability, openness to innovation, and comfort with non-traditional and technology-enabled teaching methods, including the integration of AI tools in education.
• A mentorship-oriented approach to teaching, supporting student growth and real-world application of knowledge. 
• Cultural awareness, empathy, and a deep appreciation of diverse contexts and student backgrounds, aligned with the institution’s mission and learning culture. 

Desirable 

• Prior experience teaching, mentoring, or supervising students in a higher education setting. 
• Industry experience in software development or related fields. 
• Experience with modern development tools, version control systems (e.g. Git), and collaborative workflows. 
• Experience contributing to curriculum design or programme development.
• Interest in integrating emerging technologies and AI-supported learning approaches into teaching practice. 
• Research experience, including publications in relevant fields, or a willingness to engage in research initiatives and contribute to scholarly activities aligned with the programme.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, or experience in developing or contributing to technology-related ventures.

How you will make an impact

As Transformation Director, you will lead Instiglio’s organization-wide transformation agenda - strengthening the systems, operating models, and change capabilities that enable us to scale impact globally.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, systems-building, technology, and execution. It is designed for a leader who thrives in complexity and is equally comfortable designing transformation roadmaps and rolling up their sleeves to ensure adoption and results.

A member of Instiglio’s Executive Team is accountable for each substantive transformation initiative, so while reporting to the COO, you will also work closely with the CEO and Chief Impact Officer (CIO) on specific initiatives, agreeing and assuring strategies together prior to execution. You will also partner with fellow members of Instiglio Leadership Team to leverage their experience and expertise, and to ensure transformation efforts are coherent, integrated, prioritized, and embedded across the organization.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Lead Organization-Wide Transformation & Change Management

• Own and drive Instiglio’s Transformation & Change Management Program  end-to-end.

  • Diagnose organizational challenges and opportunities, design solutions, prioritize execution in line with Instiglio’s strategic goals, and ensure successful adoption.

  • Act as the integrator across teams (e.g., Partner Group, Leadership Team, People Committee, Finance Committee), ensuring transformation initiatives are aligned, sequenced, and mutually reinforcing.

• Establish clear success metrics and track progress, learning, and impact over time. 
  

AI Integration & Digital Transformation

• Lead the design, pilot, and scale of AI-enabled tools that enhance decision-making, productivity, and service delivery.

• Drive organization-wide AI adoption, capability-building, and change management.

• Translate emerging AI opportunities into practical workflows, operating model shifts, and strategic advantages.

• Ensure ethical, responsible, and effective use of AI across the organization.

Impact Management Systems (in partnership with the CIO)

• Strengthen how Instiglio measures organizational performance, learning, and results.

• Design and refine frameworks, tools, and processes that clarify goals, drive alignment, and support strategic decision-making.

• Improve visibility and coherence across impact data, organizational learning, and performance management.

Partnerships Development Systems

• Build and refine systems that strengthen how Instiglio develops, manages, and sustains partnerships across donors, governments, and the private sector coordinating with the Partnership Development Centre and Business Development Teams.

• Develop processes that improve pipeline visibility, institutional engagement, and strategic prioritization.

• Enable leadership teams with better data, tools, and decision frameworks for partnership growth.

Internal Operating Model & Process Evolution

• Lead the evolution of Instiglio’s internal operating model as the organization scales.

• Redesign workflows, governance rhythms, collaboration structures, and decision-making processes.

• Embed AI and digital tools across core operational systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Ensure changes are practical, adopted, and sustained in day-to-day operations.

Hands-On Execution & Delivery

• This is not a strategy/transformation-only role.

• You are accountable for seeing transformation initiatives from idea to execution to sustained adoption. On internal strategies, systems & processes, you will work closely with Internal Services teams and management to see through and sustain excellence in a sustained role that is necessarily operational in nature.

• You will personally:

  • Build tools, templates, and dashboards;

  • Draft frameworks and operating models;

  • Run complex, cross-functional projects;

  • Facilitate alignment and decision-making;

  • Troubleshoot operational bottlenecks; and

  • Ensure implementation sticks beyond launch.

Who you are

We are building a team of thoughtful, driven professionals who are motivated by our mission and excited to grow with the organization. An ideal candidate will have:

• Experience: At least 10 years of relevant experience in:

  • Organizational transformation and change management.

  • AI or technology implementation in organizations.

  • Systems-building in high-growth or complex environments.

  • Management consulting, public sector reform, or international development.

  • Designing and scaling operating models, decision systems, and workflows.

  • Working closely with senior leaders to translate strategy into execution.

• Languages:

  • Professional working proficiency in English (C1).

  • Working proficiency in French and/or Spanish would be an added advantage.

• Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong builder mindset - energized by designing systems from scratch and iterating toward excellence.

  • Exceptional project management and coordination skills across multiple high-stakes initiatives.

  • Hands-on operator who can move seamlessly between strategic thinking and detailed execution.

  • Structured thinker who brings clarity to ambiguity and complexity.

  • High emotional intelligence, humility, and adaptability.

  • Creative and innovative leader comfortable in fast-changing environments.

  • Cross-cultural fluency and effectiveness working across geographies and diverse teams.

  • Deep alignment with Instiglio’s mission and commitment to public-sector transformation.

• Mindset & Culture Fit

  • Thrives as a resourceful, sleeves-rolled-up doer; not an armchair strategist.

  • Calm and effective in moments of organizational pressure and uncertainty.

  • Collaborative, influence-oriented, and committed to building strong relationships.

  • Values purpose over spotlight.

How you will grow with us

Your work will be driven by impact and purpose, within a dynamic culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and high performance. You will partner closely with teams delivering complex, high-impact projects, gain exposure to a wide range of approaches and contexts, and collaborate across a diverse, international organization. You will be encouraged to take ownership, exercise judgment, and contribute meaningfully to shaping how Instiglio operates and grows.

As a Director at Instiglio, you will continue to develop and deepen your leadership, systems-thinking, and transformation capabilities. You will lead internal initiatives and organizational priorities, with support and guidance from senior leadership. Instiglio has a strong feedback culture, including bi-annual, structured performance reviews complemented by ongoing, real-time feedback. Mentorship and individual development plans are embedded in our people model to ensure sustained professional growth and support.

With Instiglio’s planned continued growth there are also progression opportunities for high-performing candidates.

Working model and benefits

Instiglio has adopted a hybrid working model (i.e., minimum of two (2) days a week at the office for face-to-face connections). Instiglio offers generous benefits, which include personal days, remote workdays, travel and health insurance, pension, a company end-of-year holiday additional to vacation, and parental leave, among others.

Join Us 

To apply, please submit your CV in English and answer the application questions listed. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.