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 further information and application details.
If you have any specific enquiries, please contact: London Secretary, British Institute in Eastern Africa, 10 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AH email: biea@britac.ac.uk
Closing date for applications: 6 September 2013 [6.00 pm UK time]
Application processPlease apply by sending
- A covering letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- A statement of interest. Please state clearly in a one page statement why you are interested in the post and how you consider your experience and qualifications are suitable. Please also state how your research interest fit with the Institute’s research priorities.
- The names, addresses, email addresses and contact telephone number of TWO referees. References will be taken up if you are offered the post, but you should let your referees know that the BIEA may contact them.
In the first instance please email the above to biea@britac.ac.uk via the Apply button below and then send a hard copy to:
Ms Jane Gillespie
London Secretary
British Institute in Eastern Africa
10 Carlton House Terrace
London SW1Y 5AH
London Secretary
British Institute in Eastern Africa
10 Carlton House Terrace
London SW1Y 5AH
All email applications must be received by 6.00 PM [UK time] Friday 6 September 2013 and hard copies byMonday 9 September 2013.
Short listed candidates will be invited for interview by Friday 20 September 2013 and all candidates will be notified the end of the following week.
Interviews will be held in London in mid-December 2013.
Our President, Professor Andrew Goudie, or our current Director, Professor Ambreena Manji, would be pleased to answer any requests for further information or discuss the post in confidence. Please email them via our London Secretary (biea@britac.ac.uk)
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