City Community Fellow: Kigali

Are you passionate about fostering connections and making a tangible impact within your community? Do you have the drive to use your analytical and interpersonal skills to support and empower ALX graduates?

If so, this might just be the opportunity for you!

ABOUT US

ALX Africa, a non-profit organisation under the ALX Foundation, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa's digital future. Formerly part of Sand Tech Holdings, we've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech skills training and career acceleration programmes. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, upskill and reskill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders. By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million Africans to secure sustainable tech careers.

With hubs in 8 cities across Africa and counting, we provide safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors. Our innovative programmes equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving tech industry. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, industry partnerships, and hands-on projects, we prepare our students for in-demand roles in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The ALX team in Rwanda  is excited to offer this opportunity to join us as a Community Fellow. We are on the lookout for an outstanding individual who will implement strategies to strengthen our connections with our graduate community, acting as a bridge between us and them.

As a Community Fellow, you will play a key role in building relationships with community members and using what you learn to improve our talent data. Your day to day tasks will include:

• Building Relationships: Get to know community members and learn about their career goals and skills.
• Collecting Data: Gather and record information to fill in gaps and improve our data.
• Increasing Engagement: Encourage community members to stay involved with ALX.

This role combines analytical thinking, business skills, and people skills, making it perfect for someone who enjoys making meaningful connections. The role starts in the last week of June and lasts for three months.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Data Mapping: Gather and analyze alumni talent data to generate insightful reports for internal stakeholders.
• Strategic Outreach: Reach out to alumni to discuss their profiles and explain the benefits of engaging with our organization, emphasizing the potential for meaningful collaboration with ALX.
• Relationship Building: Develop and nurture relationships with alumni to understand their career goals, unique skills, and interests.
• Data Reporting: Keep precise and current records of all alumni details and interactions, ensuring the talent pool data remains accurate and reliable.
• Talent Data Analysis: Collect comprehensive information about alumni aspirations and skills to uncover trends that inform strategic organizational decisions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills are essential for engaging with talent effectively.
• Strong analytical skills to assess talent interest, skills and aspirations.
• Empathetic and adaptable, able to understand the needs of the talent. 
• A proactive and self motivated attitude with a desire to contribute to the business strategy in seeking out opportunities.
• Ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to ensure a great experience for our talent.
• Collaborative mindset, able to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams to achieve success.
• Networking abilities to build and maintain relationships with talent.

The role will offer compensation and allowances for data & communication.  This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at a time when you can make an impact with significant  professional growth. We are disrupting traditional business models and creating new opportunities for innovation and growth. If you're excited about revolutionizing the way people submit your application.

Join us in our mission to connect talent with opportunity!

Disclaimer: ALX Africa does not charge fees or request payments at any stage of hiring. Be cautious of anyone claiming otherwise. Report suspicious activity to hiring@alxafrica.com