IUCEA Senior higher education research Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

IUCEA Senior higher education research Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

Background Information

The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) is a strategic institution of the East African Community (EAC) responsible for coordinating the development of human resources and research in the EAC Higher Education Institutions.

The Main Objectives of IUCEA Are to:

Facilitate networking among universities in East Africa, and with universities outside the region;

Provide a forum for discussion on a wide range of academic and other matters relating to higher education in East Africa

Facilitate maintenance of internationally comparable education standards in East Africa so as to promote the region’s global competitiveness in higher education.

Open to all applicants from EAC Partner States.

Unit: Research and Innovation Coordination

Job Reports to: Principal Innovation and Outreach Officer

Job Purpose

The job holder will provide support in the management of research information system for higher education and research institutions in the Community, and a higher education research repository.

S/He will participate in the development and coordination of higher education research projects/ programmes, and coordination of higher education research projects/Programmes

Duties and Responsibilities

Promoting research in higher education and establishing and maintaining a repository and a research management information system

Documenting higher education capacity in the Community to guide sharing of resources among higher education institutions in the region

Promoting research in human capacity needs and emerging issues in the Community for enhancing sustainable socio-economic development and regional integration

Advising higher education institutions with respect to the promotion of equity and the development of regional human resources in the Community

Providing information to higher education institutions in the region on developments in higher education and research in other parts of the world

Key Performance Indicators

Higher education information system developed and periodically updated

Repository of higher education research established and operationalized

Resource capacity of higher education institutions documented

Number of research projects/programmes and publications on higher education in the region

Minimum Job Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Having a Masters’s degree from a recognized University, A Ph.D. degree is an added advantage

Work Experience

Have at least 8 years experience in teaching and research at least at the rank of Senior Lecturer, Senior Researcher, or equivalent in a recognized higher education institution,

Key Competencies

Must have sound knowledge of research management in higher education

Have sound knowledge of

information technology management

Have sound experience in research proposal and report writing and project evaluation

Be conversant with academic programs in higher education institutions and the multiple challenges and global pressures facing them

Have good interpersonal and communication skills

Have sound computer knowledge and skills

How to Apply

Complete the online form

Eligibility

This position is subject to the application of the Quota System of IUCEA.

Senior Higher Education Research Coordinator, applicants from all the EAC Partner States are eligible to apply.

Terms and Conditions of Service

The above position is tenable for a contract of five (5) years renewable once.

Fringe Benefits

The established posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.

Education Qualifications

All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognized by the relevant national accreditation body in their respective Partner State.

This condition is applicable for locally and internationally attained qualifications.

All professions that require registration with the specific professional bodies will be expected to do so in compliance with the requirements of their respective Partner States.

Age Limit

Applicants should not be more than 55 years as the EAC retirement age is 60 years.

Submission of Applications

The deadline for submission of application forms to the IUCEA Secretariat is 30th November 2022.

Application forms should be filled out online accompanied by the following:

Certified copies of the applicant’s degree awards

Up-to-date and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae

Addresses of three referees, one of which should be of the current immediate supervisor.

Any other relevant supporting documents

Submit the complete application and the required documents electronically to the following address:

The Executive Secretary
Inter-University Council for East Africa
P.O. Box 7110, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 256 251/2
E-mail: recruit@iucea.org

For more information and job application details, see: IUCEA Senior higher education research Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

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