Product Management Adjunct Faculty

As a Product Management Adjunct Faculty at ALU, your primary responsibilities will include designing a comprehensive curriculum for the Digital Ambassador Program, leading virtual training sessions, and facilitating in-person workshops in Togo. You'll also collaborate closely with government stakeholders and other faculty members to ensure that the training aligns with real-world needs in product management.

To qualify for the Product Management Adjunct Faculty position at ALU, applicants should have at least 5 years of experience in product management, preferably within civic tech or public-sector innovation. Strong communication and facilitation skills are essential, along with experience in training or mentoring product teams. While fluency in English is required, proficiency in French is a valuable asset.

The training program for Digital Ambassadors at ALU is structured to include monthly virtual sessions, supplemented by two in-person workshops in Togo. The focus is on interactive and application-based learning, allowing participants to engage with practical product management frameworks to work on digital projects in their respective ministries.

The Product Management Adjunct Faculty position is crucial to ALU's mission of empowering young leaders in Africa. By equipping Digital Ambassadors with the skills needed for digital transformation, you're directly contributing to improved service delivery and innovative solutions in government, showcasing ALU's commitment to positive societal change.

Working as a Product Management Adjunct Faculty at ALU offers competitive compensation based on experience, covered travel and accommodation for workshops, and the opportunity to influence high-impact initiatives in digital transformation across Africa. This role allows you to make a long-lasting impact on the next generation of leaders in the public sector.

When answering this question, you should highlight specific experiences in product management roles, focusing on your work in the public sector or civic tech. Discuss any projects that demonstrate your ability to lead initiatives that drive digital transformation, and don’t forget to mention your role in team collaboration during these projects.

In your response, emphasize your methodology for curriculum development, such as conducting needs assessments, integrating real-world case studies, and ensuring alignment with government requirements. Explain how you would incorporate feedback from stakeholders to create a dynamic and relevant curriculum for the Digital Ambassador Program.

Discuss your techniques for engaging participants in a virtual setting. This may include using interactive tools, facilitating breakout discussions, and leveraging multimedia resources to make lessons more captivating. Highlight your ability to adapt on-the-fly based on participant feedback and energy levels.

Talk about your commitment to inclusivity by mentioning strategies such as adapting materials for different learning styles, providing additional resources for those who might need extra support, and creating an environment where all voices are encouraged to be heard. Share examples of how you've implemented these strategies in past training.

In your answer, stress the significance of involving stakeholders in the training process. Discuss how their insights can inform training content, enhance relevance, and support the overall effectiveness of the program. Mention past experiences when stakeholder collaboration led to improved outcomes.

Use this question to address specific challenges you’ve encountered in product management, such as resistance to change or project scope issues. Detail the actions you took to mitigate these challenges, demonstrating your problem-solving skills and resilience in overcoming obstacles.

Describe your process for gathering and analyzing feedback from participants after each training session. Explain how you would implement changes based on this feedback to continuously improve the learning experience and tailor future sessions to meet the needs of your audience.

Highlight the assessment strategies you employ, such as surveys, quizzes, or participant presentations. Emphasize the importance of measuring not only participant satisfaction but also the practical application of skills learned, ensuring the training has a lasting impact.

In your response, detail the measures you would take to ensure participant safety, such as adhering to ALU's safeguarding policy, conducting risk assessments, and establishing a supportive environment where participants feel secure to share and learn.

Articulate your passion for education and leadership development in your answer. Connect your personal mission to ALU’s values and emphasize how you see this role as an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to digital transformation in Africa, aligning professional aspirations with the organization's goals.