Communications Trainer / Business & Entrepreneurship Trainer

Communications Trainer Business & Entrepreneurship Trainer
Based: Ghana Based: Ghana
Salary: 12,000 USD per annum Salary: 12,000 USD per annum
Assignment term: 1 year Assignment term: 1 year
Benefits: Free Meals, Accommodation, Travel and Health Insurance

Every year, Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) recruits a new team of Trainers with a passion for teaching and a strong background in software development or Business & entrepreneurship for a one-year assignment teaching talented graduates in Accra, Ghana. MEST is a not-for-profit project fully funded by Meltwater Group, a Norwegian software company headquartered in San Francisco, USA. We believe that with the proper training and support Africans can successfully set up new software companies generating jobs and wealth locally.

This is an incredible opportunity to both help teach young Africans to develop their programming skills, technological understanding, business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit and to have a personal effect on Africa’s future technology generation.

Why would you want to go?

• Invaluable work & life experience, living in Ghana for an entrepreneurial
organisation.
• Make a genuine difference on the development of software in Africa by teaching
students who will set up software companies in the future.
• International and teaching experience.
• Earn a salary while having the time of your life.

What are we looking for?

Professional Communications Trainer

Your Qualifications Should Include:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, business, or related field
• Demonstrated ability to successfully apply communication skills in a
professional environment
• Knowledge of time management and project management concepts
• Experience in delivering professional standard presentations
• Ability to apply logic and critical thinking to problem solving
• High level English language skills; written and verbal
• Passion for teaching
• Ability to work in a team, and to deal with ambiguity

Business & Entrepreneurship Trainer

• Bachelor’s degree in business, entrepreneurship or related subjects
• Experience in a start up environment would be an advantage
• Interest and/or passion for people and teaching
• Ability to work in a team, and to deal with ambiguity
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities:
• Be part of the faculty and actively participate of the daily training
• Prepare and deliver lectures
• Help determine topics and requirements for project assignments
• Grade and evaluate deliverables
• Tutor students one on one
• Prepare students for the global business world by becoming a mentor and
positive role model


This is a serious job with a serious cause. It will be hard work and demanding, but will also be unforgettable and fulfilling. To apply directly, please click the "Apply Now" button and send your CV and cover letter.

For further information, please visit: http://www.meltwater.org/