Republic of Rwanda
Ministry of Education
Expression of
interest is sought from senior academics with substantial administrative
experience in an established University for the following positions of the new
University of Rwanda.
- Deputy Vice chancellor in charge of Academic and Research affairs.
- Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Finance, Administration and Human Resources
- Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Institutional Advancement.
As Rwanda’s
economy has grown at an average of 7.4% over 10 years, the number of higher
education students, standing at 2.500 just 19 years ago, has risen to 76,000
today.
Half of these
are in the publicly funded higher learning institutions.
Now the
government is in the process of establishing a single new university which will
be a merger of the seven existing higher learning institutions. It will be
composed of six colleges.
The overarching
aim of establishing the University of Rwanda is to transform the public higher
education system, to improve the quality and efficiency of teaching, learning
and research, and in the process, to create a world-class university.
The goals and
objectives set out in the national plan are to increase access, promote equity,
and
ensure
institutional diversity while promoting high-level research capacity.
Quality higher
education is essential to provide support for Rwanda’s economic transformation,
and to attract and retain top quality personal.
Further
information can be obtained from the website of Ministry of Education on
www.mineduc.gov.rw.
The expression
of interest including a covering letter and CV should be submitted to
Ms. Sharon Haba,
The permanent
secretary of the Ministry
Email:
shaba@mineduc.gov.rw
with a copy to
Professor Sir
David King,
the Chairperson
of the Search Committee
Email:
dk@camkas.co.uk
The closing date
for expression of interest is 2nd August 2013.
Note: Interested applicants who applied for the earlier
advertised Vice Chancellor position may also apply for any the above positions.
