Priority Application Deadline: May 15, 2026

About this role

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Associate for Rapid Experimentation will support the execution and analysis of A/B tests across GiveDirectly’s programs, contributing to the use of data to inform program and product decisions. This role is fast-paced and iterative - the team runs frequent, lightweight experiments designed to generate actionable answers quickly, and then uses those learnings to refine and improve programs in real time. This includes:

• Supporting the execution and analysis of rapid A/B tests across GiveDirectly projects, ensuring that experiments are implemented effectively and contribute to learning within and across projects
• Ensuring experiments are implemented correctly, measured reliably, and analyzed to produce clear and credible results, working closely with Programs, Product, Research teams, and external academic partners to align experimental design with program delivery, data collection, and operational realities
• Translating findings into actionable insights and well-structured learning products that serve multiple audiences - internal program and product teams, and external academic partners, ensuring results inform both immediate decisions and longer-term program direction

In practice, this role is about managing a high volume of rapid experiments and turning results into clear, credible evidence that continuously shapes how GiveDirectly’s programs are refined and improved.

Reports to: Senior Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation

Level: Associate

Travel Requirement: This role is based in Rwanda. Travel within East Africa is a regular part of the role, estimated at up to 25% of the time, to support field operations across country programs.Additional international travel may occur for trainings or team convenings, as needed (estimated up to 10%)

What you’ll do:

Execute and manage A/B tests across programs

• Conduct power calculations to ensure experiments are both statistically rigorous and feasible to implement within program constraints
• Set up pre-specified experimental designs, applying defined experimental groups, outcome measures, and measurement timelines
• Review experiment setups prior to launch and flag execution and measurement risks that may affect interpretability
• Ensure experiments are well-coordinated and executed as designed, aligning implementation with research plans and integrating smoothly into program delivery across Programs and Product teams
• Work at a fast pace across a portfolio of 2–3 live A/B tests at any given time, designed to generate actionable answers quickly and feed rapid iteration of programs and products

Ensure accurate measurement and high-quality data for experiments

• Collaborate with external Principal Investigators (PIs) to ensure measurement approaches and data collection are aligned with research design and implementation realities
• Ensure experimental outcomes are captured accurately and consistently by applying established indicator and measurement approaches
• Prepare and manage datasets that are clean, well-structured, and ready for analysis using survey, administrative, and product data
• Identify and flag data quality risks (e.g., missingness, inconsistencies, measurement error) that could affect the validity of experimental conclusions
• Conduct targeted literature reviews to ensure measurement approaches are grounded in evidence and aligned with best practices

Analyze experimental data and interpret results to inform decisions

• Generate reliable and decision-ready analyses of experimental data from A/B tests
• Assess the magnitude and direction of effects and highlight what the results do and do not suggest, noting key limitations
• Ensure results are clearly understood and appropriately interpreted, given data quality, sample size, and implementation considerations

Translate results into actionable insights and learning across experiments

• Translate experimental results into clear, actionable recommendations to guide program and product decisions for individual country programs, and for the direction of GiveDirectly’s programming as a whole
• Structure results and key learnings so they can be reused to inform future experiments and program design
• Prepare concise learning products (e.g., memos, summaries) that serve multiple audiences, including internal Programs and Product teams, and external academic partners, ensuring findings are clearly communicated for both technical and non-technical stakeholders 
• Prepare and clean de-identified datasets for sharing with external PIs and academic partners, ensuring data is structured, well-documented, and ready for independent analysis
• Contribute to cross-country discussions to ensure learnings from experiments are shared and applied across contexts, and maintain clear documentation so experiments are easy to track, understand, and build on over time

What you’ll bring:

• Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem-solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates who have personal or professional experience in the low-income and/or historically marginalized communities that we serve.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, or a related quantitative field
• 2–4 years of experience working with data in applied settings (e.g., experimentation, evaluation, analytics, or program learning), ideally in development, tech, or operations-focused roles
• Solid understanding of experimental design and causal inference concepts (e.g., randomization, treatment/control groups, units of randomization, statistical power, bias) and how to apply them in real-world program contexts
• Experience using R, Python, or Stata to clean, manipulate, and analyze data, including working with multiple data sources (e.g., survey or administrative data)
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., programs/operations, product, or research) and external partners to implement projects and solve problems
• Fluency in English required
• Comfort working at pace - able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, make progress with imperfect data, and iterate quickly based on emerging findings
• Ability to interpret results beyond statistical significance and communicate clear, actionable insights to both technical and non-technical audiences

Compensation

At GiveDirectly, we strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We use an accredited third party salary aggregator to calculate what we believe to be competitive pay based on role, location, and cost of living. We also have a no negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles. Read more about our compensation philosophy here.

Unless otherwise noted, the benefits stipend may be used to cover benefits or taken as additional taxable income.

Kenya

• Base Salary: $42,000
• Bonus at Target Performance: 10% (~$4,200, with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization's current performance multiplier, this amount would be $4,914 in 2025)
• Estimated Total Compensation at Target: $46,200+

Rwanda

• Base Salary: $37,600
• Bonus at Target Performance: 10% (~$3,760, with potential for upside. For reference, with the organization's current performance multiplier, this amount would be $4,399 in 2025)
• Estimated Total Compensation at Target: $41,360+

This role is fully remote, so if you are not based in Kenya or Rwanda, we will share an estimated salary benchmark for the country you are based in during the hiring process. 

Why work at GiveDirectly?

At GiveDirectly, we work to ensure that you have everything you need to excel in your role and on your team, including:

• A supportive team that works hard and cares hard
• A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country)
• Flexible paid time off that staff is encouraged to take
• Allowances for desk set-up and learning and development

 #LI-REMOTE

About Sand

Sand Technologies is a global Physical AI company using data and AI to make critical industries work better. We partner with governments, cities and enterprises to improve how essential systems operate across healthcare, water, energy, telecommunications and infrastructure.

Our work delivers proven real-world impact. We have built AI systems that help manage London’s water supply, supported telecom network planning across hundreds of cities, and developed digital healthcare platforms serving tens of millions of people across Africa. From intelligent command centers to AI-powered infrastructure platforms, we help organizations sense, analyze and act in complex environments.

Our people are ambitious, curious and relentlessly practical. Our teams work alongside clients in the field, solving hard problems and deploying solutions that last. With colleagues across Africa, Europe, the UK and the US, we operate across the full stack - from research and engineering to deployment and capability building.

Our mission is simple: to harness AI to solve humanity’s most pressing challenges.

About the role

Sand is expanding across Africa and beyond, partnering with governments and public sector officials to deliver transformative AI and data solutions. We have deployed our flagship platform - the Health Operating System (HOS) - in more than 5 countries already. 

In Rwanda, hundreds of clinics have already been digitized, transforming rural facilities into next-generation health centers that are redefining care in Africa. Sand’s groundbreaking HOS integrates data and services to drive better outcomes - from maternal health to chronic disease management - already reaching more than 1 million patients. Designed for digital empowerment, the HOS equips thousands of frontline health workers with the tools and support they need to magnify their impact and strengthen community health.

The HOS is already operational across multiple countries, with plans to expand to 16 countries by the end of 2026, led by our Country Directors. 

This is not an idea — it’s already happening, and the momentum is accelerating. But healthcare is only one example; Sand is growing in various industries, namely water, energy, and telecommunications.

As an L&D Specialist for Francophone markets, you will be the primary driver of training delivery and local capacity building across these countries. You sit within the SAND Academy team and your focus is execution, making sure training lands, works in real contexts, and builds durable local capability.

You will report to the Academy Lead and collaborate closely with the Central Academy Team and Country Teams. The ideal candidate brings deep familiarity with Francophone African health systems and contexts — not just language, but cultural fluency, institutional knowledge, and field experience in the region. The Candidate is also passionate about learning impact, adaptable in dynamic environments, culturally aware, and comfortable working in rural or resource-constrained settings.

Specific Responsibilities

Training Delivery

• Lead all in-person and virtual training sessions for health facility staff, district teams, and Ministry stakeholders across Francophone deployments.
• Run Training of Trainers (ToT) programs to build a sustainable local trainer base in each country.
• Adapt global training content to Francophone country contexts — language, culture, workflow norms, and health system realities.
• Support learners end-to-end: from onboarding through to competency and follow-up.
• Conduct refresher training and targeted interventions based on performance gaps or new product releases.
• Support change management initiatives to improve digital adoption and workflow integration.

Learning Feedback & Performance Improvement

• Provide structured feedback to the Academy Programs Specialist on what is and isn't working in the field.
• Track learning effectiveness using adoption metrics, data quality indicators, and user competency assessments.
• Identify capability gaps and flag them for program-level response.
• Collaborate with Solution Managers and deployment teams to improve user performance and system utilization.

Content Creation, Adaptation & Knowledge Contribution

• Create, localize and contextualize training materials for Francophone audiences: translating not just language but practical application.
• Contribute to user guides, job aids, and playbooks drawn from country deployment experience.
• Support documentation of best practices and lessons learned.
• Collaborate with Central Teams to ensure training content reflects evolving product functionality.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build trusted relationships with facility-level staff, district health teams, and Ministry of Health counterparts in Francophone countries.
• Represent SAND Academy in relevant local and national digital health forums.
• Support national digital health capacity-building initiatives where relevant.

Requirements - Essential

• 5+ years of experience in learning & development, capacity building, or training delivery, preferably in healthcare or public sector programs.
• Deep familiarity with Francophone African contexts — cultural, institutional, and operational. This is essential, not just language proficiency.
• Fluency in French (professional working level); English proficiency required for internal collaboration.
• Demonstrated experience delivering training in Francophone West or Central African countries.
• Experience supporting digital health implementations, health workforce training, or large-scale system rollouts.
• Strong facilitation skills, with the ability to simplify complex digital tools for diverse frontline audiences.
• Demonstrated experience working in low-resource or rural settings.
• Ability to analyze learning needs and translate them into clear, practical training solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Skill Requirements - Preferable

• Background in public health, health informatics, education, or organizational development.
• Experience designing blended learning or digital learning solutions.
• Exposure to national health system strengthening programs or donor-funded initiatives.
• Experience managing multi-country training programs.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role with significant in-person requirements. While some responsibilities can be performed remotely, the role demands regular presence on the ground to build relationships, oversee implementation, and represent Sand with local stakeholders. At the same time, given the high degree of virtual collaboration with colleagues and partners across multiple geographies, the successful candidate must be highly self-driven, comfortable working in small in-person teams while contributing to larger efforts virtually, and disciplined in using online collaboration tools and video conferencing to maintain constant communication.

Due to the considerable amount of virtual work and interaction with colleagues and customers in different physical locations internationally, it is essential that the successful applicant has the drive and ethic to succeed in working in small teams physically but in larger efforts virtually. Self-drive to communicate constantly using online collaboration and video conferencing is essential.

À Propos de Sand

 Sand Technologies est une entreprise d'intelligence artificielle en forte croissance, qui résout des problèmes concrets pour de grandes entreprises et des gouvernements à travers le monde.

Nous sommes des pionniers de l'IA au service du réel : nos solutions vont bien au-delà des simples outils de chat automatisé. Nous utilisons les données et l'IA pour résoudre les plus grands défis mondiaux dans les télécommunications, la gestion durable de l'eau, l'énergie, la santé, le changement climatique, les villes intelligentes et d'autres domaines à fort impact. Par exemple, nos systèmes d'IA participent à la gestion de l'approvisionnement en eau de toute la ville de Londres. Nous avons conçu les algorithmes d'IA qui ont permis au 7e opérateur télécom mondial de planifier son réseau dans 300 villes en un temps record. Et nous avons développé un système de santé numérique qui permet à 30 millions de personnes d'accéder à des soins de classe mondiale, malgré la pénurie de médecins.

Nous avons augmenté nos revenus de plus de 500 % au cours des 12 derniers mois, tout en remportant des prix scientifiques et industriels prestigieux pour notre technologie de pointe. Notre succès repose sur environ 300 ingénieurs et scientifiques travaillant en Afrique, en Europe, au Royaume-Uni et aux États-Unis.

À propos du Poste

Sand se développe à travers l'Afrique et au-delà, en partenariat avec des gouvernements et des responsables du secteur public pour déployer des solutions transformatrices d'IA et de données. Notre initiative phare dans le domaine de la santé — le Health Operating System (HOS) — est déjà opérationnelle. Au Rwanda, des centaines de cliniques ont été numérisées, transformant des établissements ruraux en centres de santé de nouvelle génération qui redéfinissent les soins en Afrique. Le HOS de Sand intègre données et services pour améliorer les résultats — de la santé maternelle à la gestion des maladies chroniques — et touche déjà plus d'un million de patients. Conçu pour l'autonomisation numérique, le HOS équipe des milliers d'agents de santé de première ligne des outils et du soutien nécessaires pour amplifier leur impact et renforcer la santé communautaire.

Nous sommes en pleine expansion. D'ici fin 2025, notre HOS sera opérationnel dans 10 pays, et d'ici 2026, nous prévoyons d'élargir notre présence encore plus loin sur le continent. Ce n'est pas une idée — c'est déjà en marche, et l'élan s'accélère. Mais la santé n'est qu'un exemple ; Sand se développe dans plusieurs secteurs, notamment l'eau, l'énergie et les télécommunications.

En tant que Spécialiste Formation & Développement pour les marchés francophones, vous serez le principal moteur de la formation et du renforcement des capacités locales dans ces pays. Vous faites partie de l'équipe SAND Academy et votre priorité est l'exécution: vous assurez que la formation aboutit, fonctionne dans des contextes réels et bâtit des capacités locales durables.

Vous rendez compte au Responsable Academy et collaborez étroitement avec les équipes centrales Academy et les équipes pays.

Le candidat idéal apporte une connaissance approfondie des systèmes de santé et des contextes africains francophones — pas seulement linguistique, mais aussi une aisance culturelle, une connaissance institutionnelle et une expérience de terrain dans la région. Il est également passionné par l'impact de l'apprentissage, adaptable dans des environnements dynamiques, sensible aux réalités culturelles et à l'aise dans des contextes ruraux ou aux ressources limitées

Responsabilités Spécifiques

Déploiement de la Formation

• Diriger toutes les sessions de formation en présentiel et à distance pour le personnel des établissements de santé, les équipes de district et les parties prenantes ministérielles dans les déploiements francophones.
• Animer des programmes de Formation de Formateurs (ToT) pour bâtir une base durable de formateurs locaux dans chaque pays.
• Adapter le contenu de formation mondial aux contextes des pays francophones — langue, culture, normes de travail et réalités du système de santé.
• Accompagner les apprenants de bout en bout : de l'intégration jusqu'à la validation des compétences et au suivi.
• Organiser des formations de remise à niveau et des interventions ciblées en fonction des lacunes de performance ou des nouvelles versions de produits.
• Soutenir les initiatives de gestion du changement pour améliorer l'adoption numérique et l'intégration dans les pratiques de travail.

Retour Terrain & Amélioration des Performances

• Fournir des retours structurés au Spécialiste des Programmes Academy sur ce qui fonctionne ou non sur le terrain.
• Suivre l'efficacité de la formation à l'aide de métriques d'adoption, d'indicateurs de qualité des données et d'évaluations des compétences des utilisateurs.
• Identifier les lacunes en matière de compétences et les signaler pour une réponse au niveau du programme.
• Collaborer avec les Responsables Solutions et les équipes de déploiement pour améliorer les performances des utilisateurs et l'utilisation du système.
  
  

Création, Adaptation de Contenu & Contribution à la Gestion des Connaissances

• Créer, localiser et contextualiser les supports de formation pour les publics francophones : en traduisant non seulement la langue, mais aussi l'application pratique.
• Contribuer aux guides utilisateurs, aux fiches pratiques et aux manuels issus de l'expérience des déploiements pays.
• Soutenir la documentation des bonnes pratiques et des leçons apprises.
• Collaborer avec les équipes centrales pour s'assurer que le contenu de formation reflète l'évolution des fonctionnalités du produit.

Engagement des Parties Prenantes

• Construire des relations de confiance avec le personnel des établissements, les équipes de santé de district et les homologues des Ministères de la Santé dans les pays francophones.
• Représenter la SAND Academy dans les forums locaux et nationaux pertinents sur la santé numérique.
• Soutenir les initiatives nationales de renforcement des capacités en matière de santé numérique, le cas échéant.

Compétences Requises — Essentielles

• 5 ans ou plus d'expérience en formation & développement, renforcement des capacités ou déploiement de formations, de préférence dans des programmes de santé ou du secteur public.
• Connaissance approfondie des contextes africains francophones — culturelle, institutionnelle et opérationnelle. C'est une exigence non négociable, et la maîtrise de la langue seule ne suffit pas.
• Maîtrise professionnelle du français ; niveau opérationnel en anglais requis pour la collaboration interne.
• Expérience avérée dans la délivrance de formations en Afrique de l'Ouest ou en Afrique centrale francophone.
• Expérience dans le soutien à des déploiements de santé numérique, la formation des personnels de santé ou le déploiement à grande échelle de systèmes.
• Solides compétences en facilitation, avec la capacité de simplifier des outils numériques complexes pour des publics variés en première ligne.
• Expérience avérée dans des environnements à ressources limitées ou ruraux.
• Capacité à analyser les besoins en apprentissage et à les traduire en solutions de formation claires et pratiques.
• Excellentes compétences en communication et en gestion des parties prenantes.

Compétences Requises — Souhaitées

• Formation en santé publique, informatique de santé, éducation ou développement organisationnel.
• Expérience dans la conception de solutions d'apprentissage hybrides ou numériques.
• Exposition à des programmes de renforcement des systèmes de santé nationaux ou à des initiatives financées par des bailleurs de fonds.
• Expérience dans la gestion de programmes de formation multi-pays.

Environnement de Travail

Il s'agit d'un poste hybride avec des exigences importantes en présentiel. Bien que certaines responsabilités puissent être exercées à distance, le poste requiert une présence régulière sur le terrain pour construire des relations, superviser la mise en œuvre et assurer la liaison avec les parties prenantes locales, ainsi qu'une collaboration étroite avec le reste de l'équipe Academy.

Dans le même temps, compte tenu du degré élevé de collaboration virtuelle avec des collègues et des partenaires dans plusieurs zones géographiques, le candidat retenu devra être très autonome, à l'aise pour travailler en petites équipes en présentiel tout en contribuant à des efforts plus larges à distance, et rigoureux dans l'utilisation des outils de collaboration en ligne et de la vidéoconférence pour maintenir une communication constante.. 

ABOUT ALU

At the African Leadership University (ALU), we're more than just an institution—we're a catalyst for transformation. Our mission is to develop a new generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders who will shape Africa's future. Through our innovative curriculum, focus on experiential learning, and vibrant pan-African community, we empower students to become changemakers, problem-solvers, and innovators. At ALU, we're not just teaching; we're nurturing the leaders who will drive Africa's 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 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 Team

The Health Collaborative program, under the Center for Health Innovation and Impact (CHII) at ALU, is a multidisciplinary, mission-driven group dedicated to transforming healthcare outcomes across Africa. We operate at the intersection of education, research, policy, and innovation—working closely with governments, health institutions, donors, and industry leaders. Our culture values collaboration, intellectual rigor, experimentation, and real-world impact.

About the Health Ecosystems Pillar (HECO)

The Health Ecosystems (HECO) Pillar empowers students and professionals to acquire advanced, interdisciplinary skills essential for sustainable growth and transformation of the health sector across Africa. Through research-informed programming, strategic partnerships, and leadership development, HECO works with Health Collaborative Partners to co-create solutions and train a new generation of health leaders equipped to drive equitable, inclusive, and resilient health systems.

About the Role

The Health Ecosystems Lead will play a critical role in advancing the Health Collaborative’s leadership programs, applied research initiatives, and strategic partnerships within Africa’s health sector. This role requires a strong understanding of health systems, research-driven programming, and multi-stakeholder partnerships, with the ability to translate evidence and policy priorities into impactful leadership and capacity-building initiatives.

The role sits at the nexus of program delivery, research alignment, and ecosystem engagement, supporting ALU’s ambition to strengthen health institutions and develop future health leaders across the continent.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Design, Coordination & Delivery

• Support the design, planning, and implementation of health leadership programs, including the Public Sector Fellowship Program with CRA.
• Collaborate with ALU’s Business School and external experts to support MBA health specializations and executive education programs.
• Ensure programs are aligned with national health priorities, workforce needs, and emerging health system challenges.
  
  

2. Research & Evidence-Informed Programming

• Support the integration of health systems research, policy analysis, and data insights into Africa Health Collaborative programs and partnerships.
• Work with internal and external researchers to translate research findings into practical tools, leadership curricula, and institutional interventions.
• Contribute to concept notes, learning briefs, and knowledge products that demonstrate program impact and inform ecosystem learning.
  
  

3. Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and manage relationships with public and private healthcare institutions, ministries of health, regulatory bodies, and policy organizations.
• Coordinate partnerships with donors, healthcare executives, academic institutions, and implementing partners to co-create impactful programs.
• Support funding mobilization efforts by contributing to proposals, donor reporting, and partnership strategy development.
• Facilitate convenings, peer-learning sessions, and knowledge-exchange forums among health sector leaders.
  
  

4. Monitoring, Data Management & Reporting

• Track program performance indicators, including leadership outcomes, hospital performance scores, and institutional change metrics.
• Prepare high-quality narrative and data-driven reports for funders and partners, highlighting impact, lessons learned, and sustainability pathways.
• Support continuous improvement by using data and feedback to refine program design and delivery.
  
  

5. Safeguarding & Ethical Practice

• Uphold ALU’s safeguarding standards by ensuring the safety and well-being of students, fellows, and partners.
• Maintain a zero-tolerance approach to safeguarding violations in all activities and engagements.
  
  

6. Internal Collaboration & Institutional Alignment

• Work closely with ALU academic teams to align HECO programs with curriculum priorities, faculty research interests, and experiential learning opportunities for students.
• Collaborate with the Center for a Reimagined Africa (CRA) to co-design and deliver public sector–focused fellowships, policy engagements, and leadership initiatives that strengthen health governance and systems transformation across Africa.
• Partner with the ALU School of Business to support the development and delivery of health-focused MBA tracks, executive education programs, and applied leadership modules for health professionals and institutions.
• Support cross-center proposal development, donor reporting, and joint convenings that showcase ALU’s integrated approach to health systems strengthening.
  
  

Requirements & Profile

Essential Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Systems, Healthcare Management, Health Policy, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in health programs, leadership development, health policy, research coordination, or health systems strengthening.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Strong understanding of African health systems, public sector health delivery, and institutional governance.
• Demonstrated experience working with health institutions, government agencies, regulators, or multilateral partners.
• Research literacy: ability to interpret, synthesize, and apply research and data to program design and decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, partnership coordination, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience supporting donor-funded programs or fellowship initiatives.
• Familiarity with healthcare quality improvement frameworks and performance measurement tools.
• Exposure to executive education, leadership development, or health workforce training programs.

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

The Mission Curator plays a unique role in the faculty–one that is highly focused on supporting student learning, experiences, and development in relation to their missions. Mission Curators are both specialists and interdisciplinary advocates, as the most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities require an interdisciplinary approach. Mission Curators are academics with master’s or higher-level qualifications AND deep experience in the world associated with their domain area, with a substantial professional network that spans the Continent and beyond. Mission Curators are educators, coaches, network builders, and door-openers for our students and for ALU’s mission. This Mission Curator will have a focus on healthcare education and systems and will sit within the Centre for Healthcare Innovation and Impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide regular and on-demand mission support and mentorship to students throughout their learning journey through synchronous and asynchronous channels that enable them to contextualise their learning with respect to the grand challenges and great opportunities listed above.
• Provide subject matter expertise on the design and development of learning modules associated with the 14 Grand Challenges and Opportunities (GCGOs). 
• Provide subject matter expertise on the design and delivery of immersive and experiential learning programs associated with the 14 Grand Challenges and Opportunities (GCGOs)
• Curate indicative content, learning activities, and professional experiences drawing upon their specialised knowledge in Healthcare.
• Connect students with real-world learning opportunities and world-leading experts to support them with the realisation of their mission.
• Lead the initial facilitation of modules associated with the areas of specialisation, as well as some core elements of the curriculum (such as complex problem solving).
• Contribute to the creation and development of research initiatives in line with the area of expertise, and in partnership with appropriate others, particularly within ALU’s Centers of Excellence.
• Contribute to the annual programme review to ensure content is up-to-date, valid, relevant, and reflects current and future trends.
• Identify and implement modifications to learning materials, assessments, and other relevant components that meet internal and external quality assurance requirements.
• Other relevant activities to ensure the successful delivery of the programme
• Engage in institutional service through active participation in the academic committees, such as the curriculum committee, where curators can provide input into the development of the programme.
• Any other reasonable duties that may be allocated from time to time by one’s manager.

Essential Requirements

• Master’s degree in public health, global health, or related areas of specialisation with a focus on healthcare systems, with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience in the field.
• At least 2 years of experience in education at the tertiary and post-tertiary levels, with preference for those with experience in innovative, non-traditional higher educational organizations. 
• Proficiency in educational technologies and virtual learning platforms to support diverse instructional modalities.
• Excellent English communication skills
• Superior problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own work.
• Excellent coaching and project management skills.
• African-centred knowledge and experience.
• Strong regional and international network with NGOs, Startup Incubators, and accelerators etc.
• Based in East Africa or willingness to relocate.

Desired

• Additional educational qualifications beyond the master’s degree, including a doctoral degree.
• Based in Rwanda or willingness to relocate

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

The Health Entrepreneurship Lead (HENT Lead) is responsible for leading the execution and operational delivery of all health entrepreneurship programs, venture support initiatives, mentorship frameworks, and events. The HENT Lead ensures ventures progress, programs run smoothly, partners are engaged effectively, and operational excellence is maintained across the Health Entrepreneurship Pillar.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Venture Program Execution

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of health entrepreneurship accelerator programs, including ALX Health Accelerator, and other venture support initiatives.
• Monitor and track venture progress across cohorts, ensuring founders meet agreed milestones across our campuses.
• Provide hands-on coaching to founders on business models, operational challenges, growth strategies, and early-stage scaling.
• Identify ventures requiring additional mentor, partner, or technical support and coordinate timely interventions.
• Ensure that program delivery aligns with ALU’s BEL curriculum, mission-based learning approach, and Health Collaborative standards.

2. Mentorship & Ecosystem Coordination

• Operationally manage the structured mentorship framework: onboarding, mentor pairing, engagement tracking, and impact assessment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for mentors, ecosystem partners, and sector experts supporting ventures.
• Ensure mentors and partners are effectively briefed, equipped, and engaged for high-quality support to ventures.
• Coordinate mentor sessions, feedback collection, and reporting of mentorship outcomes to inform program improvements.

3. Event, Workshop & Hackathon Delivery

• Lead operational planning and execution of all venture-related events, including masterclasses, hackathons, Demo Days, and workshops.
• Manage logistics: venues, participant communication, registration, technology setup, catering, and branding.
• Coordinate panels, judges, guest speakers, mentors, and partners, ensuring smooth execution and professional presentation.
• Capture and document event outcomes, lessons learned, and participant feedback to improve future programs.

4. Data, Reporting, & Learning

• Maintain and oversee all program and venture data: participation, milestones, mentorship interactions, and KPIs.
• Generate operational reports, dashboards, and updates for the Healthcare Venture Manager (HVM) to inform portfolio and strategic decisions.
• Capture program and venture learnings, including founder feedback and partner insights, to continuously improve program quality.

5. Budget & Resource Management

• Manage the operational execution of program budgets in collaboration with the Healthcare Venture Manager, ensuring expenses are tracked, aligned with plans, and compliant with ALU policies.
• Prepare operational budget forecasts and track program spending for accelerators, fellowships, mentorship initiatives, events, and venture support activities.
• Ensure procurement and vendor management are executed accurately and within budgetary allocations.

6. Operational Leadership

• Supervise and guide the Health Entrepreneurship Associate, ensuring prioritization of tasks, accountability, and professional development.
• Act as the operational problem-solver for program-related challenges, escalating to the HVM only when necessary.
• Coordinate across internal ALU teams to ensure seamless integration of entrepreneurship programming with academic and student development units.

7. Internal Stakeholder Support

• Support the HVM in preparing operational updates, insights, and materials for donor meetings, PAC reviews, and cross-ALU coordination.
• Act as the internal operational focal point for venture-related queries, ensuring timely resolution.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Business, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in entrepreneurship program leadership, venture support, startup incubation, or innovation management.
• Strong understanding of early-stage venture development and accelerator/fellowship program delivery.
• Proven experience coaching or advising founders or early-stage teams.
• Demonstrated operational leadership, including budget tracking, event management, and program execution.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and facilitation skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; able to work effectively across teams and with external partners.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-accountability, mission-driven environments.
• Equity and inclusion mindset; able to implement gender- and youth-responsive programs.

Desired

• Master’s degree in Public Health, MBA, MSc Innovation, or Development Practice.
• Direct experience founding a venture or leading operational roles in a startup.
• Familiarity with health systems, digital health, or health innovation ecosystems in Africa.
• Experience with donor-funded programs, venture funds, or accelerator management.
• Exposure to cross-institutional or collaborative education programs.
• Financial literacy to support operational budgeting, vendor management, and venture financial guidance.
• Experience raising program visibility through events, partnerships, or thought leadership initiatives.