Communications Teaching Fellow - Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology

Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) is seeking passionate individuals who will be involved with teaching and mentoring entrepreneurs-in-training in marketing and communication so that they can begin building a scalable technology company at the end of the program.

These individuals will contribute to creating a culture of excellence in a supportive environment that furthers the success of our entrepreneurs-in-training and drives the reputation of MEST as a world-class entrepreneurship training program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To design, develop and execute lesson plans for the subject area.
• To mentor individuals and project teams.

• To lead projects within the curriculum.

• To meet required standards for teaching and mentoring as defined within overall curriculum implementation plan and KPIs.

EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated expert knowledge and professional experience in marketing and communication including in digital media

• Proven experience creating and managing targeted content.

• Strong knowledge of communication practices and techniques.

• Experience with branding and brand management is required

• Significant experience in public speaking, teaching, and mentorship.

• Understanding of Design Thinking methods is highly desirable

• Significant experience with entrepreneurship or intrapreneurship.

• Experience working in multi-cultural and geographically diverse teams and familiarity with the challenges/opportunities in African countries.

• Plus: Entrepreneurship experience in Africa or emerging markets.

CHARACTERISTICS

• Passion for excellence, creativity, innovation, teaching and learning

• Excellent facilitator and speaker

• Team player, effective in a Collaborative Work Environment

• Coaching, able to bring out the best in others

• Learning mindset

• Innovative

BENEFITS

• Monthly stipend

• Travel, Housing, Meals and Emergency Health Insurance provided by MEST

• Teaching experience; international work experience

• A chance to make a significant impact- transfer knowledge and skills

• Skills development outside of typical day-to-day roles

• Exposure to some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs and investors through guest lectures.

• On-the-ground operational experience in high-growth markets.

• Broadened perspective through exposure to out-of-industry problems, players, and technologies.

• Invaluable international work & life experience in an entrepreneurial organization supporting talented African tech entrepreneurs.