The
Aga Khan University (AKU) is committed to international standards of excellence
in education, research and service.
The University strives for quality, access, impact and relevance in all its programmes and selects its faculty, staff and students on the basis of merit, irrespective of gender, race, religion or domicile.
AKU is currently planning a major expansion of its existing work in East Africa, in medicine, nursing and
teacher education.
Planning is also underway for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences in East Africa
(AKU – FAS, EA) which aims to be an innovative, responsive, accessible and
world-class institution, partnering with major international academic
institutions.The University strives for quality, access, impact and relevance in all its programmes and selects its faculty, staff and students on the basis of merit, irrespective of gender, race, religion or domicile.
AKU is currently planning a major expansion of its existing work in East Africa, in medicine, nursing and
teacher education.
AKU – FAS, EA is seeking to recruit an
appropriately qualified individual as Executive Officer.
Reporting to the Head of Academic Planning, AKU-FAS, EA, s/he will be responsible for the day to day implementation of both the strategic and annual goals and objectives of the planning team.
S/he will be expected to provide leadership in the implementation of the Institution’s philosophy, mission and overall strategy.
Candidate Profile:
The
candidate must be able to grasp the practical implications of visions, ideas
and community aspirations with an ability to balance the need for continual
innovation and the rigours of planning and institution building.
S/he should demonstrate a grasp of complex, rapidly-expanding institutions and multi-faceted relationships.
S/he should demonstrate a grasp of complex, rapidly-expanding institutions and multi-faceted relationships.
Requirements:
Candidate
should hold a Masters Degree (Ph.D. is desirable) with a proven record of
professional integrity, vision-driven leadership, development, motivation of
personnel and networking with multiplicity of diverse stakeholders.
The ideal candidate should be a seasoned management professional with at least 10 years experience, 5 of which must be at senior management positions.
The ideal candidate should be a seasoned management professional with at least 10 years experience, 5 of which must be at senior management positions.
To Apply:
Applications
including curriculum vitae, and copies of academic and professional
certificates and addresses (postal and email) of three referees should be sent
to, the
Director, Human Resources,
P.O. Box 30270 - 00100,
Fax: (+254 20) 374 7004, Nairobi, Kenya
or via e-mail: fas.recruitment@aku.edu so as to reach not later than 4th November, 2011.
For more detailed information on this position , please visit: www.aku.eduDirector, Human Resources,
P.O. Box 30270 - 00100,
Fax: (+254 20) 374 7004, Nairobi, Kenya
or via e-mail: fas.recruitment@aku.edu so as to reach not later than 4th November, 2011.
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