Mentorship Curriculum Developer

Application Instructions

If you are passionate about creating transformative learning experiences for entrepreneurs, we would love to hear from you!

Please see the details of the hiring organisation below:

Job Title: Mentorship Curriculum Developer

Location: Remote/Flexible

Type: Contract/Part-Time

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

About the Organization

Our organisation is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs across Africa through funding, business advisory, and mentorship. We seek a visionary curriculum designer with expertise in mentorship program development to shape a structured curriculum of global standard that provides the necessary direction for mentors and fosters growth and excellence among our mentees.

Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled Mentorship Curriculum Developer with experience in instructional design, curriculum development, and entrepreneurship education. The ideal candidate will create a comprehensive, engaging, and scalable mentorship curriculum tailored for entrepreneurs across diverse sectors: Creative Economy, Technology, Food & Agriculture, and Renewable Energy. This curriculum will be central to our mission to equip our beneficiaries with the skills, resources, and network they need to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Development
• Design a structured, competency-based mentorship curriculum tailored to entrepreneurs’ needs in the specified sectors.
• Develop engaging and interactive training modules, including lesson plans, assessments, and multimedia resources.
• Ensure the curriculum aligns with organisational goals, meeting specific learning objectives for each phase (e.g., onboarding, skill-building, networking, sustainability).
• Integrate case studies, role models, and real-world applications to inspire and motivate beneficiaries.
• Mentorship Model Design
• Define a mentorship structure and learning flow that supports group mentorship sessions with the possibility of one-one sessions.
• Outline guidelines for mentor-mentee interactions, goal-setting processes, and progress-tracking mechanisms.
• Develop templates, tools, and resources to support mentors in delivering consistent, high-quality guidance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work with program leaders, subject matter experts, and mentors to ensure curriculum relevance, accuracy, and practicality.
• Engage with beneficiaries to gather insights into their needs, ensuring the curriculum addresses common challenges and growth opportunities.
• Support training and orientation for mentors on effective curriculum delivery and mentorship practices.
• Evaluation and Improvement
• Design evaluation frameworks to assess the curriculum’s effectiveness, track participant progress, and gather feedback.
• Regularly review and update the curriculum to incorporate new trends, participant feedback, and organisational insights.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Business, Entrepreneurship, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• At least 5+ years of experience in curriculum design, instructional design, or mentorship program development, preferably within the entrepreneurship or non-profit sectors.
• Proven experience designing mentorship programs or entrepreneur training for diverse audiences.
• Skills
• Content Expertise: In-depth knowledge of entrepreneurship, mentorship, and skills development.
• Instructional Design Skills: Proficiency in creating structured, engaging, and scalable curricula for diverse learners.
• Project Management: Strong organizational and project management skills to manage timelines and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Communication: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effectively working with mentors, program staff, and entrepreneurs.
• Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with e-learning platforms, interactive tools, and multimedia content development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with African or emerging markets entrepreneurship ecosystems.
• Familiarity with Creative Economy, Technology, Food & Agriculture, and/or Renewable Energy sectors.
• Previous experience working with social impact programs.

Benefits

This is a paid part-time/contract role with:

• The opportunity to shape a high-impact, purpose-driven program with measurable benefits for entrepreneurs across Africa;
• Flexible work schedule with a supportive, mission-driven team.