Leadership Adjunct Faculty

The Leadership Adjunct Faculty at ALU is responsible for designing and delivering a comprehensive leadership development program aimed at empowering Digital Ambassadors in Togo to lead digital transformation within government ministries. This includes crafting a tailored curriculum, facilitating training sessions, and supporting collaboration among faculty members.

To be considered for the Leadership Adjunct Faculty role at ALU, candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in leadership development, executive coaching, or within the public sector. A strong understanding of change management and the ability to facilitate both virtual and in-person training sessions are crucial. Fluency in English is required, with French proficiency being a plus.

The Leadership Adjunct Faculty at ALU will provide leadership training focused on essential skills for digital transformation, including stakeholder management, resilience, and influencing without authority. Training methods will consist of interactive learning experiences such as case studies, role-playing, and practical strategies for navigating bureaucracy.

The Leadership Adjunct Faculty role is a part-time contract running from May 5, 2025, to December 2025, involving monthly virtual training sessions and two in-person workshops in Togo, providing ample opportunity for interaction with participants.

As a Leadership Adjunct Faculty at ALU, you will receive a competitive contract rate based on your experience and benefits including covered travel and accommodation for in-person workshops in Togo. More importantly, you'll have the opportunity to shape the leadership skills of digital transformation leaders across Africa.

When asked this question, emphasize your understanding of adult learning principles and your experience in curriculum development. Talk about how you would assess the needs of the learners, incorporate interactive components like role-playing, and focus on key areas such as influence and stakeholder management.

In response, share a specific scenario where you faced difficulties during a training session. Explain how you assessed the situation, adapted your methods, and engaged participants—ultimately leading to a successful outcome.

Discuss techniques you implement to foster interaction in virtual settings, such as using breakout rooms for smaller discussions, incorporating polls and quizzes, and ensuring to connect with participants by acknowledging their contributions and experiences.

Focus on your approach to gathering feedback from participants through surveys and assessments, tracking progress against learning objectives, and using metrics to measure both individual growth and organizational impact, illustrating with examples from your previous work.

Explain your ability to tailor content to different audiences. Highlight how you would encourage peer mentorship and interaction among participants, creating an environment where everyone can learn from each other.

Elaborate on the significance of emotional intelligence in leadership, such as how it aids in conflict resolution, builds trust, and enhances stakeholder engagement. Sharing personal anecdotes can offer a relatable perspective.

Discuss your process for collecting and analyzing feedback to improve future training. Mention the importance of being adaptable and open to constructive criticism in order to continuously enhance your programs.

Provide examples from your career where you successfully contributed to or led public sector transformation projects, detailing the strategies you employed and the outcomes achieved for stakeholder engagement and service delivery.

Discuss your awareness of cultural nuances that may influence communication and learning styles. Emphasize the importance of building rapport and creating an inclusive environment where all cultural perspectives are valued.

Share techniques you use to help participants address resistance, such as teaching them to identify the root causes and engaging with stakeholders using communication and negotiation skills to foster acceptance and commitment.