The
African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) is seeking a seasoned, proactive,
independent thinking and results oriented professional for the position of Manager, Training Programmes.
Reporting to the Training Director, the position holder will be responsible for the planning and management of the Programmes, coordinating the preparation of courses and reproduction of teaching materials, engagement of lecturers and examination of students.
Key deliverables will be:
Reporting to the Training Director, the position holder will be responsible for the planning and management of the Programmes, coordinating the preparation of courses and reproduction of teaching materials, engagement of lecturers and examination of students.
Key deliverables will be:
- Ensuring
the smooth running of the Collaborative Masters and Collaborative PhD
Programmes by ensuring that students are admitted according to the agreed
criteria;
- Preparation
of the annual programme for work and budgets for the program
- Monitoring
the progress of teaching at host universities and the Joint Facility
Electives;
- Participating
in the preparation of programme funding proposals to donors;
- Managing
the scholarship and grants to the universities,;
- Preparing
periodic projections of expenditures as may be required by funders of the
Programmes;
- Preparing
all donor reports on programme implementation and following up on various
issues with departments, students and partner institutions;
- Working
closely with the Academic Board as Secretary to its sub committees, panels
and working groups
- Conducting
periodic field visits to the collaborating universities for the purposes
of programme planning and management.
Requirements for the position:
At least 8 years of experience, three of which must be at Senior lecturer level, prior experience in programme management will be an advantage.
In addition applicants should have:
At least 8 years of experience, three of which must be at Senior lecturer level, prior experience in programme management will be an advantage.
In addition applicants should have:
- PhD
degree in Economics from a reputable and recognised University;
- Good
interpersonal skills and able to work collaboratively with staff and
Professors of Economics in SSA;
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills;
- Well
organized and able to multi-task and meet deadlines;
- Computer
literacy including standard office applications and experience in working
with databases and management systems software;
- Ability
to work under pressure and to meet deadlines; and
- Be
of highest ethical, personal and professional standing with clarity of
vision and academic credibility
Email: hcapjobs@wananchi.com
Closing date: 17 February 2012
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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