Director Job in Nairobi Kenya

The British Institute in Eastern Africa applications are invited for the post of Director based in Nairobi, with effect from 1st October 2014

The British Institute in Eastern Africa, sponsored by the British Academy, has its headquarters in Kenya.

The Institute exists to promote research within the wider region of eastern Africa and has a strong tradition of innovative scholarship in the humanities and social sciences.

The Director will be an established mid-career academic researcher active in any field of the humanities or social sciences, preferably with a particular interest in eastern Africa, with a track record of internationally excellent publications and experience in securing research funding.

The Director will also be the Institute’s Chief Executive Officer and so proven administrative experience is essential.

Please download more information on www.biea.ac.uk

If you have any specific enquiries, please contact: London Secretary, British Institute in Eastern Africa, 10 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AH, United Kingdom, email: biea@britac.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 6 September 2013 [6.00 pm UK time]