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

As a high-growth start-up, 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 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 6-month 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 real-world case studies from government, civic tech, and public-sector product management.
• Design interactive and application-based learning (e.g., group exercises, product roadmaps, stakeholder role-plays).

Training Delivery & Facilitation

• Lead monthly virtual training sessions from June to December 2025.
• Facilitate two in-person 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 well-being of all young persons and vulnerable adults with whom we deal,  by adhering to ALU’s comprehensive safeguarding policy, maintaining a zero-tolerance 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 in-person training.
• Fluency in English (French proficiency is a plus).

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

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

LOCATION

• Remote (with two in-person training workshops in Togo)

START DATE

05 May 2025 (9-month part-time contract)