Tutorial Fellow – Community Development Practice at Amref International University (AMIU)

Primary Purpose of the Role

To assist in the delivery of teaching, tutorials/ practical sessions, supervision and mentorship of students in community development practice. To support curriculum delivery, participate in applied research, and contribute to community engagement and departmental administration. The Tutorial Fellow will help maintain the high quality and student-centred learning environment in line with AMIU’s mission to develop transformational practitioners.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching & Learning Support
  • Lead tutorials, small-group sessions and practical workshops in community development practice (e.g., community mobilisation, livelihood programmes, participatory methods, monitoring & evaluation, gender and development).
  • Prepare teaching materials (tutorial notes, handouts, case-studies, digital content) in collaboration with senior staff.
  • Support student learning by providing feedback on assignments, projects and practical work; monitor student progress and provide academic advice/mentoring.
  • Assist in supervision of fieldwork, community placements or internships for students in community development practice.
  • Use student-centred and experiential learning approaches, including e-learning/online tools as appropriate.
• Curriculum & Programme Delivery
  • Assist in the implementation and review of course modules and curricula in community development practice.
  • Contribute to updating content to reflect current development practice, regulatory/accreditation requirements (e.g., for the Commission for University Education (CUE) in Kenya) and stakeholder needs.
  • Collaborate with senior staff to plan classes, assignments, assessments, timetables and moderation processes.
• Research & Applied Scholarship
  • Participate in applied research or programme evaluation relevant to community development practice.
  • Contribute to the writing of reports, presentations, potentially peer-reviewed papers, under supervision of senior academics.
  • Explore opportunities for small grants or partnership projects, especially linking community development practice with health/development interventions.
• Student Supervision & Mentorship
  • Mentor students, guiding their academic work, field placements, projects and professional development.
  • Assist senior academics in supervising undergraduate research projects or capstone work in community development practice.
• Quality Assurance & Administrative Support
  • Participate in departmental meetings, contribute to quality assurance (QA) processes (e.g., course evaluations, accreditation preparations).
  • Assist with marking, moderation, data entry for student records, and other departmental administrative tasks as assigned.
  • Support outreach and community engagement initiatives aligned with AMIU’s mission.
• Community & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Support community-Based activities, liaise with NGOs, government agencies, local community organisations for student placements, fieldwork sites, and outreach.
  • Engage in professional development and represent the department/university as needed in academic or community forums.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications & experience

• A Master’s degree in Community Development, Development Studies, Social Work, Public Health, Community Health (with substantial Public and Community development component), or its equivalent.
• Membership or registration with a relevant professional body for community development practitioners or public health practitioners or its equivalent.
• Teaching or tutorial experience of at least four (4) years at the tertiary/university level (e.g., postgraduate or undergraduate tutorials), OR relevant experience in community development fieldwork.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students, mentor or supervise practical/community-based work.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, ability to produce academic or applied reports.
• Competence in using digital teaching tools or learning management systems (LMS) and willingness to adopt online/hybrid teaching methods.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team, student-centred mindset, commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and virtual/online teaching methodologies.

Desirable

• Some experience in curriculum development or review in higher education or professional training.
• Experience in applied community development practice (NGO, government, development agency) in Africa or similar context.
• Evidence (or interest) in research, publication or participation in evaluation projects.
• Familiarity with Kenyan higher education regulatory environment (CUE) or international development practice frameworks.
• Ability to engage effectively with external stakeholders (community organisations, development partners, government agencies).

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and presentation ability.
• Ability to facilitate interactive tutorials, workshops and field-based learning.
• Good organisational skills: planning tutorials, assessments, placements.
• Analytical skills for community development practice, ability to integrate theory and practice.
• Tech-savvy: familiar with e-learning platforms, virtual/online teaching, digital assessment tools.
• Integrity, ethical practice, commitment to high academic standards and student welfare.
• Ability to work collaboratively, adaptively and with cultural sensitivity in multi-disciplinary teams.