WCN-ALU Curriculum Development Intern

About this role

ABOUT ALU At the African Leadership University (ALU), we're more than just an institution—we're a catalyst for transformation. Our mission is to develop a new generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders who will shape Africa's future. Through our innovative curriculum, focus on experiential learning, and vibrant pan-African community, we empower students to become changemakers, problem-solvers, and innovators. At ALU, we're not just teaching; we're nurturing the leaders who will drive Africa's progress and prosperity in the 21st century We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities.

HOW WE WORK The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new. The African Leadership University is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care.

As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place , which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding. ABOUT WCN Wildlife Conservation Network’s mission is to protect endangered wildlife by supporting conservationists who ensure wildlife and people coexist and thrive. Within WCN, the Women for Wildlife (WfW) program supports conservation partners in Africa to implement gender-focused programs to achieve conservation benefits through women’s empowerment.

ABOUT THE ROLE The Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN) created the WfW grants program to support their partners in Africa to build and strengthen their gender-focused programs for the dual goals of women‘s empowerment and conservation benefit. Partners who are successful in applying for WfW funding will join a Community of Learning for the purpose of: Encouraging and sharing innovative and holistic approaches to conservation and gender-related challenges, Supporting and mentoring women and female leaders working in the field, and facilitating partnerships and mutual capacity building between organizations Gathering data, knowledge and lessons that will inform further rounds of women-focused granting and grantee management Tracking and evaluating progress and impact of grantee activities as it pertains to women- focussed programming Creating and implementing best practices for gender rights and equity in conservation and development.