Background Information
The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) is a
strategic institution of the East African Community (EAC) responsible for
coordinating the development of human resources and research in the EAC Higher
Education Institutions. The main objectives of IUCEA are to (i)
facilitate networking among universities in East Africa, and with universities
outside the region; (ii) provide a forum for discussion on a wide range of
academic and other matters relating to higher education in East Africa; and
(iii) facilitate maintenance of internationally comparable education standards
in East Africa so as to promote the region’s global competitiveness in higher
education.
In order to fulfill its current mandate and to meet all its
objectives, IUCEA now wishes to recruit a qualified person for the position
of Chief Principal Exchange, Links and Partnerships:
Online applications are invited from qualified
individuals from the EAC Partner States. Candidates from South Sudan are
encouraged to apply. The recruitment will be subjected to
the EAC Quota System.
POSITION: CHIEF PRINCIPAL
EXCHANGE, LINKS AND PARTNERSHIPS (P4)
Office: Deputy Executive Secretary –
Higher Education and Research Support Systems
Unit: Exchange, Links and Partnerships
Grade: P4
Job Reports to: Deputy Executive Secretary
(Higher Education and Research Support Systems)
Job Supervises: Senior Exchange Programs
Officer; Senior Links and Partnerships Officer
Job Purpose: The
job holder will provide strategic leadership in development of intra- and
inter-institutional links and partnerships, and between higher education
institutions and industry and other institutions in the world.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinating
cooperation among higher education institutions in the Community and with
foreign institutions having similar objectives
- Managing
of the Staff Mobility programme involving academic staff visiting
universities in different EAC Partner States to provide services:
teaching, research, community engagement and external examination
- Facilitating
the development of academia-private-public partnership framework
- Facilitating
the development of regional programmes to enhance teaching, research and
services to the community
- Monitoring
and evaluating implementation of programmes and projects
- Coordinating
the development of strategies for adequate investment in higher education
in East Africa
- Supporting
Partnerships IUCEA in establishing relationships at the highest level with
recognized institution with similar objectives to develop strategic
partnerships and alliances
- Mobilizing
funds from local and international sources to support higher education and
research programmes and projects in the Community
- Promoting
and supporting staff and student exchange programmes regionally to promote
regional integration and internationally to strengthen
internationalization of higher education
- Promoting
gender balance and mainstreaming in higher education institutions in the
Community
- Guiding
and coordinating universities and higher education stakeholders on
implementation and improvements of instruments for enhanced enrolment and
mobility of students through effective Fees Structures Systems, such as
the current Fees Structure Model for EAC Higher Education, currently being
disseminated
- Establishing
awards to students, academic units, and individuals for outstanding
contributions to education, research or public service
- Performing
any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Key Performance Indicators
- Number
of operational MoUs or agreements established
- Number
of programmes and projects developed and funded
- Framework
for academia/industry collaboration in place
- Rate
of expansion of higher education in the region
- Number
of staff and students participating in exchange programmes, regionally and
internationally
Minimum Job Requirements
- Academic
Qualifications
Have a Minimum of a PhD from a recognized institution
(b) Work Experience
Have at least 10 years’ experience in managing staff and
students exchange projects or teaching and research at least at the rank of
Senior Lecturer or equivalent in a recognized higher education institution, 3
years at senior management level
(c) Key Competencies
- Must
have sound knowledge in projects and programmes development and inter- and
intra- institutional cooperation
- Computer
literate
- Must
have experience in academia-private sector partnership
- Have
sound knowledge of monitoring and evaluation of academic programmes
- Have
clear understanding of the basic mission of higher education institutions
- Be
conversant with academic programs in higher education and the multiple
challenges and global pressures facing them
- Have
good interpersonal, communication and soft skills
- Have
sound computer knowledge and skills
3.0 Tenure and Remuneration
As per the EAC Staff Rules and Regulations, the successful
applicant for this post shall serve for a five year term renewable once.
A comprehensive remuneration package commensurate with the EAC Professional Job
Grades and Diplomatic status shall be offered to the suitable candidate.
Additional details on these packages may be obtained from the undersigned.
4.0 Age Limit
Applicants should not be more than 55 years as the EAC
retirement age is 60 years.
5.0 Notification
The successful candidate shall be notified of his/her
appointment by the 2nd week of December, 2021 to give him/her enough time to
also give notice to his/her employer.
6.0 Submission of Applications
The deadline for submission of application forms to the
IUCEA Secretariat is 20th September, 2021. Application forms should be filled
online accompanied with the following:
- Certified
copies of the applicant’s degree awards
- Up
to date and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
- Addresses
of three referees, one of which should be of the current immediate
supervisor.
- Any
other relevant supporting documents
Complete the online form on this link https://bit.ly/3k5GXn6 and
submit application documents electronically to the following address marked
as “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF CHIEF PRINCIPAL EXCHANGE LINKS
AND PARTNERSHIPS”
The Executive Secretary
Inter-University Council for East Africa
P.O. Box 7110,
Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 256
251/2
E-mail: recruit@iucea.org
NOTE :
- Because
of Covid 19 pandemic, IUCEA will not accept hand delivered applications.
Applicants must complete application forms as indicated above.
- Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
