DIRECTOR OF IPLG

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the established post of Director of the Institute. The selected candidate will be expected to provide dynamic, innovative and versatile leadership and management of the Institute, including high level academic and professional leadership in all aspects of teaching and research. In addition, he/she will provide intellectual support to a comprehensive programme of outreach activities involving conferences, workshops, seminars, retreats and related activities, organised for particular groups and in collaboration with network partner institutions. He/she will ensure liaison and coordination with Deans of Faculty and external exchange programmes. The Director of the Institute is a member of the University Senate and the Vice Chancellor’s Cabinet. He/she reports to the Vice Chancellor on administrative and management issues.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST
• Preferably a Doctorate in the field of Peace, Leadership and Governance or relevant field
• Proven experience in leadership and management positions in tertiary and higher education, or in national and international development or equivalent capacity
• Ability to initiate and conduct research
• Ability to oversee academic programmes and carry out programme reviews
• Ability to conduct negotiations with funding agencies
• Ability to design, manage and supervise externally funded projects
• Good human relations and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and commitment to diversity
• Ability to prepare and manage programmes and project budgets

ATTRIBUTES
• Commitment to promote the vision, mission and strategic goals of IPLG and pan-African policies of Africa University.
• Demonstrate very high ethical leadership and management skills.
• Demonstrate moral integrity by modelling Africa University’s Christian values and ethical standards.
• Mature personality, capable of handling sensitive issues and working with public and private institutions and organisation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills: analytical, solution oriented and creative skills.
• Computer literacy skills.

REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
• Salary is negotiable on basis of qualification and experience
• Special expatriate allowance
• Housing allowance
• Medical Aid scheme

DURATION OF APPOINTMENT
• Three years, with possibility of extension for further three year term

TO APPLY
The following submissions are required:
• 6 copies of a cover letter stating how the applicant meets the requirements of the post and addressing each of the elements of the job requirements and personal specifications
• 6 copies of a full curriculum vitae, including particulars of qualifications, employment history and current salary, and the names and contact details of three referees who may be contacted immediately
• 6 sets of certified academic and professional certificates and degree transcripts

Applications together with CV, 6 copies of certified certificates, academic transcripts and at least three names of referees with their e-mail and postal addresses should be forwarded to:

Assistant Registrar, Personnel and Administration
Africa University
P. O. Box 1320
MUTARE :
email : arpa @africau.ac.zw

Closing date for applications is 10 June 2009
For more information visit our website at www.africau.edu
Correspondence will be made to short-listed candidates only.

The establishment of the Institute is Africa University’s response to the leadership and government challenges that characterise Africa’s social, economic and political environment. These challenges require innovative approaches to higher education development so as to increase its relevance to measures that contribute to capacity building for leadership and governance relative to Africa’s advancement. Its academic programmes are designed to address problems of peace, leadership and governance in a holistic framework; to expose students to the conventional theories in these three areas; and to focus on the practical relevance and the translation of those theories to the African context. A considerable research agenda is thus envisaged as a foundation input into the on-going curriculum development process. In March 2003, the Institute enrolled its first cohort of students in the Master’s degree and Graduate diploma programmes in Peace and Governance. The qualification is unique in that it is an innovation that reflects the skills and aptitudes required of Africa’s future leaders.