Lecturer – Tech-Based Business (E-Commerce & Digital Marketing)

1. Job Details

Position: Lecturer – Tech-Based Business (E-Commerce & Digital Marketing)
Location: Mogadishu, Somalia (National) / Remote (International)
Employment Type: Hourly-Based
Teaching Mode: On-Campus for National Lecturers / Online-Remote for International Lecturers
Minimum Academic Qualification: Master's Degree in the Relevant Field
Recruitment Agency: Khibrad Recruitment Agency

2. Job Summary

The successful candidate will deliver undergraduate teaching in e-commerce, digital marketing, technology-based business models, digital entrepreneurship and online business operations.

The lecturer should combine strong theoretical knowledge with practical, industry-relevant teaching, helping students understand how technology is transforming business, marketing, customer engagement, sales and entrepreneurship. The role should emphasise practical digital tools, data-driven decision-making, online business development and emerging digital technologies.

3. Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, workshops, practical exercises and other academic activities in assigned e-commerce and digital business subjects.
• Teach relevant areas such as e-commerce models, digital entrepreneurship, online business strategy, digital marketing, social media marketing and digital customer engagement.
• Teach e-commerce operations including online marketplaces, digital storefronts, payment systems, order management, customer service and fulfilment.
• Introduce students to digital marketing channels including search engine marketing, search engine optimisation (SEO), social media, email marketing, content marketing, online advertising and influencer marketing.
• Teach digital consumer behaviour, customer journey mapping, online branding and customer relationship management.
• Develop teaching materials, practical exercises, business cases, digital marketing campaigns and e-commerce projects aligned with programme learning outcomes.
• Guide students in developing and evaluating online business ideas, digital products, e-commerce strategies and marketing plans.
• Introduce students to website and e-commerce platforms, analytics tools, social media management systems, advertising platforms and other relevant digital business technologies.
• Teach digital marketing analytics, campaign measurement, conversion rates, customer acquisition, engagement, retention and return on investment.
• Introduce students to emerging technologies affecting digital business, including artificial intelligence, automation, data analytics, mobile commerce and digital payment technologies.
• Set and assess examinations, assignments, business plans, marketing campaigns, presentations, practical projects and case-study analyses and provide constructive feedback.
• Supervise undergraduate research projects, entrepreneurship projects, digital business plans, capstone projects and internships where assigned.
• Encourage innovation, entrepreneurship, ethical digital practices, responsible use of data and professional online conduct.
• Maintain accurate attendance, assessment and academic records and submit reports within required timelines.
• Contribute to curriculum development, research, quality assurance, academic events and engagement with businesses, technology companies and digital entrepreneurs.

4. Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have:

• A minimum Master's degree in Digital Marketing, Marketing, E-Commerce, Business Administration, Digital Business, Entrepreneurship, Information Systems, Business Information Technology, Digital Transformation or a closely related discipline from a recognised university.
• A relevant Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, E-Commerce, Digital Business, Information Technology, Entrepreneurship, Management or a related field.
• A PhD in a relevant discipline is an advantage.
• Relevant university or higher education teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Professional experience in e-commerce, digital marketing, digital business, online entrepreneurship, business technology or related fields is an advantage.
• Practical experience developing or managing e-commerce businesses, digital marketing campaigns or online platforms is desirable.
• Experience with digital marketing analytics, SEO, social media advertising, content strategy, e-commerce platforms or customer relationship management systems is an advantage.
• Knowledge of digital payments, mobile commerce, online marketplaces and technology-enabled business models is desirable.
• Experience working with businesses, technology companies, startups, marketing agencies or entrepreneurship programmes is an advantage.

5. Skills and Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong understanding of e-commerce, digital marketing and technology-driven business models.
• Ability to translate business and marketing concepts into practical digital applications.
• Strong analytical, strategic-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Practical knowledge of digital marketing tools, online platforms and analytics.
• Ability to design and evaluate digital marketing campaigns and e-commerce strategies.
• Good presentation, communication, research and business report-writing skills.
• Ability to supervise student business projects, digital campaigns and entrepreneurship initiatives.
• Awareness of current developments in digital commerce, social media, artificial intelligence and online business technologies.
• Strong understanding of digital ethics, data privacy, consumer protection and responsible online business practices.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to encourage innovation and practical problem-solving.
• Reliable, organised and able to work collaboratively with academic and industry teams.

6. Employment Benefits

• Competitive hourly teaching rate based on qualifications, academic experience, professional expertise and the agreed appointment terms.
• Teaching schedule allocated according to course requirements, the academic timetable, lecturer availability and, where applicable, time-zone compatibility for online teaching.
• Opportunity to contribute to curriculum development, student mentoring, entrepreneurship, digital innovation and applied business learning.
• Flexible academic environment supporting on-campus teaching for national lecturers and online/remote teaching for international lecturers.
• Opportunity to contribute to research, digital business innovation, entrepreneurship initiatives and industry engagement.
• International lecturers will deliver assigned courses online/remotely from their country of residence through approved teaching platforms, subject to timetable, course and quality requirements.
• Potential for future teaching assignments subject to academic need, performance and availability.

7. Application Requirements

Applicants are required to submit:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Cover letter clearly stating the lecturer position applied for and summarising relevant teaching, research and/or professional experience.
• Copies of Master's and Bachelor's degree certificates and academic transcripts.
• Copies of relevant professional certificates, licences or registrations, where applicable.
• Evidence of university teaching, research, e-commerce, digital marketing, business or professional experience, where available.
• Evidence of relevant digital marketing campaigns, e-commerce projects, business ventures, consultancy assignments or professional portfolios, where applicable.
• Contact details for at least two professional or academic referees.
• Copy of a valid national identification document or passport.

8. Who Can Apply

Qualified national and international applicants are encouraged to apply.

International lecturers will teach online/remotely from their country of residence, while national lecturers are expected to teach on campus in Mogadishu.

Candidates with strong university teaching, research, e-commerce, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, business technology or professional experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

Candidates with practical experience in managing online businesses, digital marketing campaigns, e-commerce platforms, social media marketing, digital payments or technology-based startups are especially encouraged to apply.

International applicants should have reliable internet access, a suitable online-teaching setup and availability that aligns with the assigned class timetable.

9. How to Apply

Qualified candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to apply through the Khibrad Recruitment Agency Job Portal at jobs.khibrad.com.

Applicants should upload the required documents and clearly state “Lecturer – Tech-Based Business (E-Commerce & Digital Marketing)” as the position they are applying for.

International applicants should also confirm their country of residence, time zone and general online-teaching availability. National applicants should confirm their availability to teach on campus.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.