ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - British Institute in Eastern Africa

British Institute in Eastern Africa

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Applications are invited for this full time post to be based in Nairobi 
on a 2 year contract, from June 2015, or as soon as possible thereafter. 
Applicants should have the right to work in Kenya.

The British Institute in Eastern Africa has been active since 1960 and 
has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. Applicants should consult our 
website (www.biea.ac.uk) for further information about the BIEA and its 
work.

Further particulars for this post can be accessed here: 
http://biea.ac.uk/job-opening-assistant-director/#more-3888

The post holder will play a key role in maintaining the high profile of 
BIEA into an internationally recognised British Academy centre for 
research excellence in African studies. S/he will be responsible for


Pursuing his/her own research
Supporting graduate trainees and researchers.
Organising BIEA stands at international conferences.
Overseeing the organisation of BIEA’s Nairobi seminars and workshops.
Overseeing the development of the BIEA’s online strategy
Deputising for the Director.

The successful candidate must possess a doctorate. Applications will, 
however, also be considered by candidates whose doctoral thesis has been 
submitted and will be examined on or before 1 June 2015, subject to 
their supervisor’s reference. S/he should demonstrate a commitment to 
research in any of the subject areas of interest to the BIEA, including 
anthropology, archaeology, heritage studies, history, law, political 
science and public health, in Kenya and elsewhere in East Africa. S/he 
should be able to demonstrate the potential to publish their research 
work to international standards of excellence. Administrative experience 
and good IT skills are essential. It would also be useful for the 
candidate to have a knowledge of the UK and / or eastern Africa academic 
research environment. A full driving licence is essential.

Terms and Conditions
The post holder will be expected to reside in Nairobi and will be based 
at the BIEA headquarters there. Gross Salary will be between 230,000KSH 
– 250,000kes/month, depending on experience/qualifications. Includes 
medical benefits and provident fund.

Application process
Please apply by sending; covering letter, Curriculum Vitae, A statement 
of interest. The names, addresses, email addresses and contact telephone 
number of TWO referees. Please email the above to ad@biea.ac.uk

All applications must be received by 6.00 PM [East African Time] 1st May 
2015
Short listed candidates will be invited for interview by 15th May 2015
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD IN NAIROBI ON 29th May 2015
Start date, mid to late June 2015, or soon as possible thereafter, 
subject to negotiation.

Our mailing address is:
British Institute in Eastern Africa
Laikipia Road, Kileleshwa
P.O. Box 30710
Nairobi 00100
Kenya