Programme Specialist Job in Kenya - Aga Khan University (AKU)

The Aga Khan University (AKU), an international university and a major component of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is committed to excellence in education, research and service.

The University strives for quality, international standards and relevance in all of its programmes and selects its faculty, staff and students on the basis of merit, irrespective of gender, race, religion or domicile.

AKU is currently planning a major expansion of its existing work in East Africa, in the fields of medical, nursing and teacher education. Planning is also underway for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences in East Africa (AKU – FAS, EA) which will constitute the Principal Campus, and aims to be an innovative, responsive, accessible and world-class institution, partnering with major international academic institutions. It will pay special attention to the creation and application of knowledge.

AKU – FAS, EA is seeking to recruit a creative, collegial and deadline oriented individual to fill the position of a Programme Specialist.

Reporting to the Head of Academic Planning, AKU-FAS, EA, the Programme Specialist will plan, coordinate and participate in all activities directed towards the establishment of a hub that will undertake research, policy development, capacity building and public engagement in areas of socio-economics, culture education, science, technology and environment at the level of the East African region.

Requirements:

Candidate should hold a Ph.D. Degree in relevant area with substantial teaching, research and practical exposure and at least 5 years experience of an academic setting with an understanding of undergraduate teaching.
The candidate should have a good understanding of the East African Community with experience in applied research at the national and preferably the regional level.
A background in community engagement and legal affairs will be advantageous.To Apply:

Applications including curriculum vitae, and copies of academic and professional certificates and addresses (postal and email) of three referees should be sent to, the

Director, Human Resources ,
P.O. Box 30270 - 00100,

Fax: (+254 20) 374 7004, Nairobi, Kenya

or via e-mail: fas.recruitment@aku.edu

so as to reach not later than 7th April, 2011.

For more detailed information on this position, please visit: www.aku.edu

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