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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Inter University Council for East Africa (IUCEA): DEPUTY QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER

The Inter University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) is one of the strategic institutions of the East African Community (EAC). IUCEA is located in Kampala, Uganda. It is charged with a number of responsibilities, among them being to coordinate academic and research activities jointly undertaken by Partner States and Member Universities.

It has current membership of 76 Universities (private and public) in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.

After its revitalization in 2000, it embarked on a number of activities in the areas of academic and research engagements in Partner States and Member Universities. In fulfilling its mandate, it is guided by a Rolling Strategic Plan (2006/11) and the Inter-University Council for East Africa Act 2009.

From 2010, the Council has moved into the next phase of activities with particular focus being on the Quality Assurance issues, Internationalization of Higher Education, and the relationship between Higher Education Institutions and private sector entities.

In order to fulfill the current mandate and to position the Council to meet all its objectives and planned activities, IUCEA now wishes to recruit four middle management officers and one Secretary at the Secretariat.

Applications for the post of Assistant Programmes and Projects Officer, Assistant Internal Auditor, Assistant Administrative Officer and Assistant Quality Assurance Officer are invited from qualified individuals from the Republic of Burundi and the Republic of Rwanda. Applications for the post of Secretary are invited from qualified individuals from the Republic of Uganda.

DEPUTY QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER

Job Scale: P2

Function:
The job of the Deputy Quality Assurance Officer will be to assist the functions of the Quality Assurance unit at the Secretariat. The purpose of the Quality Assurance unit is to provide strategic and effective leadership, management and direction of IUCEA Quality Assurance initiatives and processes to enhance a viable Quality Assurance regime in East African universities in accordance with the expanded mandate in the IUCEA Act 2009 and Strategic Plan.

Key duties and responsibilities:
To assist the Quality Assurance Officer in the performance of following duties:
a) Promoting Quality Assurance and maintenance of International standards;
b) Preparation and coordination of regular meetings by IUCEA and Member universities to address Quality Assurance matters;
c) Coordination of-the activities of IUCEA Quality, Assurance Regional Committee;
d) Coordination of the development and implementation of Quality Assurance Initiatives among IUCEA Member Universities;
e)Coordination of regular meetings by IUCEA and Member Universities to address Quality Assurance matters;
f) Keeping abreast with relevant Quality Assurance initiatives, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Quality Assurance practices;
g) Database management on quality assurance including regular update of quality assurance website;
h) Performing any other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Secretary.

Experience and Professional Qualifications:
a) Should be a holder of At least Master's degree in any field from a recognized University;
b) Should have at least 4 years experience working in a reputable institution;
c) Experience in Higher Education sector Quality Assurance matters will be an added advantage.

Other related skills:
a) Knowledge in report writing;
b) Communication skills;
c) Interpersonal skills;
d) Planning and organizational skills;
e) Capacity in managing several assignments within the same period.
d) Planning and organizational skills;
e) Capacity in managing several assignments within the same period;
f) Practical working knowledge of ICT and its applications.

Tenure and Salary:
As per the Inter-University Council for East Africa Act of 2009, the successful applicants for these posts will serve on a contract of five (5) years which is mutually renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

A comprehensive remuneration package commensurate with the Diplomatic and/or Professional status of the post will be offered to the suitable candidate. Additional details on these may be obtained from the undersigned.

To Apply:
Note: Applications for the post of Deputy Quality Assurance Officer are invited from qualified individuals from the Republic of Burundi and the Republic of Rwanda

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Applicants who meet the above criteria should submit six (6) copies of their applications including the letter of application, CV, three referees' contacts, copies of Certificates and testimonials and other relevant documents to the undersigned latest by 5:00 O'clock on 31st July,2010. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that this advertisement is on the lUCEA
Website: www.iucea.org

IUCEA is an equal opportunity employer:

The Executive Secretary
The Inter University Council for East Africa
East African Development Bank Building
3rd Floor, plot 4 Nile Avenue
P.O Box 7110
Kampala Uganda
Email:exsec@iucea.org,recruit@iucea.org

NB: Online Applications will not be considered.


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