Pan Africa Christian University Jobs March 2013

Pan Africa Christian University, a Chartered Private University, is seeking to fill the following positions. 

Applicants must be born again and active members of a local Church.

Senior Lecturer in Communication (1 Post)
Senior Lecturer in Community Development. (1 Post)

Job Purpose:

For the two positions, each candidate will ensure the effective administration and academic success of the Department, in consultation with the Deputy Vice Chancellor - Academic Affairs.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Overseeing the development and implementation of the curriculum
• Providing the required leadership to the Department
• Formulate the Department budget
• Development of syllabi and teaching personnel
• Supervision of teaching and learning in the department
• Coordinate the Quality Assurance process at the department level
• Promote scholarship through publications, Departmental lecturers, research, consultancy and seminars
• Student mentorship and advising
• Recommend books for Library acquisitions
• Carry out such academic responsibilities as may be required by the Vice Chancellor or the DVC-Academic Affairs, from time to time

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant PhD Degree in the relevant area or related field
• Active interest in scholarship, transmission of knowledge and research
• Must have published in refereed journals.
• Applicants must have proven experience in research.
• Minimum five (5) years working experience as a lecturer in a University.
• Understand and adhere to the PACU Statement of Faith
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate leadership ability
• Be computer literate

If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position, kindly send your application letter and a detailed Curriculum Vitae to The Director, Finance & Administration, Pan Africa Christian University, P.O. Box 56875-00200 NAIROBI or email to jobs@pacuniversity.ac.ke not later than
Wednesday, 3rd April, 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Marketing & Business Development Officer

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the overall responsibility will be to steer the formulation and implementation of sustainable marketing and business strategies and initiatives that will make PAC University self-supporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, formulate and review and implement marketing & business policies & strategies that can optimize benefits to the University.
• Develop and execute marketing plans and programmes, both short & long term, to ensure the profit growth and expansion of PACU.
• Research, analyse and monitor financial, technological and demographic factors so that market opportunities may be capitalized and the effect of competitive activity minimized.
• Explore potential commercial business opportunities.
• Prepare and present regular reports on the marketing and business status.
• Generate and share market intelligence on competition.
• Conduct market surveys to ensure that PACU positions itself in the market.
• Ensure that all the marketing materials are available for the exercise.
• Co-ordinating marketing activities.
• Carry out promotion activities with a view of increasing demand for PACU programmes.
• Timely preparation of reports

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in commerce or business related discipline, with a concentration in Marketing.
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration with specialization in marketing management or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Aggressive team player with excellent managerial, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Communication, report writing, response to customer enquiries and complaints and negotiation skills are a must.
• ICT skills.
• Must be a member of a recognized professional body.
• Minimum five (5) years working experience at senior level preferably in a University.
• Demonstrated track record in developing and implementing business and market strategies.
• Result oriented individual willing to work long hours, some weekends and public holidays
• Must be a born again Christian and an active member of a local church.
• Must be willing to adhere to PACU statement of Faith.
• Ability to interpret trends, define problems, conceptualize solutions and convert to practical applications.
• Proven ability to make presentations to small and large groups.

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, copy of ID card, detailed CV indicating work experience, current remuneration and employer, daytime telephone contact – both office and mobile, names, addresses and emails of three (3) referees, to reach the undersigned not later than Wednesday, 3rd April, 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Director for Finance and Administration,
Pan Africa Christian University,
P. O. Box 56875 – 00200, Nairobi.
E-mail: jobs@pacuniversity.ac.ke