Position: Academic Manager
Location: Arusha-Tanzania
Deadline :Jan 24 2014
Descriptions:
MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (MS TCDC) , located in User River near Arusha, was established in 1976 to prepare Danish volunteers to work in East and Sourthen Africa. Today it trains over 5,000 people annually from all over the world in development management courses, Kiswahili languages and cultural orientation. MSTCDC trainings are structured around non formal and formal education programmes in response to the growing demand for transformative and value driven leadership in Africa. In oder to support this expansion, the organization is looking for a vibrant, motivated professional to take the position of Academic Manager.
Qualifications:
Requirements and skills:
• A PhD preferably in political Science and or Public Administration , Sociology; Law , Development Studies, Other Humanities and good understanding of training and facilitation of adult learning pedagogy.
• Energetic, committed and motivated.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications in a multicultural setting.
• Good managerial and leadership skills in a multicultural setting
• Familiarity with local and regional accreditation systems
The Key Responsibilities for Academic Manager:
• Develop and implement the Centre’s strategy on formal education programmes.
• Lead in the areas of Curriculum Development , programme delivery , leaner assessment, achievement and management.
• Manage and coordinate the teaching component of Centres formal education programmes to ensure consistency within and between programmes.
• Liaison with Registrar of collaborating partners to ensure compliance of partnership agreements.
• Some responsibility in teaching and supervising students.
• Manage the Centre’s research and publication function
Terms and Conditions:
The position will be based at the MS TCDC training Centre in Arusha, Tanzania
The position is offered under an initial contract term of five (50 years and subject to renewal based on performance.
• A PhD preferably in political Science and or Public Administration , Sociology; Law , Development Studies, Other Humanities and good understanding of training and facilitation of adult learning pedagogy.
• Energetic, committed and motivated.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications in a multicultural setting.
• Good managerial and leadership skills in a multicultural setting
• Familiarity with local and regional accreditation systems
The Key Responsibilities for Academic Manager:
• Develop and implement the Centre’s strategy on formal education programmes.
• Lead in the areas of Curriculum Development , programme delivery , leaner assessment, achievement and management.
• Manage and coordinate the teaching component of Centres formal education programmes to ensure consistency within and between programmes.
• Liaison with Registrar of collaborating partners to ensure compliance of partnership agreements.
• Some responsibility in teaching and supervising students.
• Manage the Centre’s research and publication function
Terms and Conditions:
The position will be based at the MS TCDC training Centre in Arusha, Tanzania
The position is offered under an initial contract term of five (50 years and subject to renewal based on performance.
How to apply:
To apply, submit a motivation letter about why you are the most suitable candidate for the position, a resume and three (3) referees to muherew@mstcdc.or.tz by 24th of January, 2014. We value applications but we can only respond to short listed candidates. While all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, women are strongly encouraged to apply.
MS-TCDC strives to be an employer of choice by respecting the rights of employees, by promoting intercultural diversity and give specific preference to women.
MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation
P.O Box 254, Arusha, Tanzania
Tel: +255 27 254 1044/6/8 ; Mob: +255 754 651715 ; Fax: +255 27254 1042
mstcdc@mstcdc.or.tz | www.mstcdc.or.tz
From The Guardian January 6, 2014.
MS-TCDC strives to be an employer of choice by respecting the rights of employees, by promoting intercultural diversity and give specific preference to women.
MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation
P.O Box 254, Arusha, Tanzania
Tel: +255 27 254 1044/6/8 ; Mob: +255 754 651715 ; Fax: +255 27254 1042
mstcdc@mstcdc.or.tz | www.mstcdc.or.tz
From The Guardian January 6, 2014.
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