Background Information
The Inter-University Council for
East Africa (IUCEA) is an institution of the East African Community (EAC)
responsible for promoting the strategic and sustainable development of higher
education systems and research for supporting East Africa’s socio-economic
development and regional integration. Its vision is to become an EAC strategic
institution responsible for promoting, developing and coordinating human
resources developm
ent and research in the region. The headquarters of IUCEA are
in Kampala, Uganda. IUCEA operates under an Act enacted by the East African
Legislative Assembly in 2009.
2.0 Vacancy of the Position of
the Executive Secretary The position of Executive Secretary of IUCEA which is
due to fall vacant on 5/11/2015 is occupied on rotational basis among EAC
Partner States. Applications for the position of Executive Secretary are now
invited from nationals of the Republic of Rwanda who met the requirements.
3.0 Functions
The successful candidate shall be
the Chief Executive Officer of IUCEA. She/he shall be required to provide
overall leadership and policy guidance; establish and coordinate practical
working relationShips between IUCEA, EAC Secretariat, Partner States t National
Commissions/ Councils for Higher education in the Partner States, Higher
Education Institutions, development partners, and other key IUCEA partners and
stakeholders that would contribute to the achievement of the objects of IUCEA
as provided for in the IUCEA Protocol 2002 and IUCEA Act 2009. She/he is the
custodian of the property of tUCEA, and responsible for implementation of
decisions made by the Governing Body and the EAC Council of Ministers.
4.0 Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
(a) Promoting the objectives of
higher education in the Community, in particular, the development of human
resources, knowledge and innovations to sustain EAC economies
(b) Enhancing support systems in
research, teaching and services to universities to assist them to offer quality
education
(c) Promoting leadership and management
capacity in higher education institutions in the region and supporting the
establishment of systems of the university of the future
(d) Advising Partner States and
other stakeholders in the region on appropriate strategies for adequate
investment in higher education
(e) Coordinating strategic
planning, managing and monitoring, implementing strategic prodrams for the
achievement of the IUCEA objects
(f) Initiating studiesandresearch
related to the implementation of programs for the most appropriate, expeditious
and efficient ways of achieving the IUCEA set objects
(g) Mobilizing funds from
development partners and from other sources to facilitate implementation of
projects of the institution for the strategic development of higher education
and research in the Crimmunity
(h) Providing effective
leadership for the aChievernent of the institution’s objectives
(i) Initiating the development of
strategic policies for prorooting the development of higher education and
research in the Community and ensuring the effective nianagement of the same
(0 Supervising and ensuring
timely preparation and submission of annual budgets to the Governing Board- and
EAC Secretariat for subsequent submission to the Partner States and the East
African Legislative Assembly
(k) Ensuring effective budgetary
oversight
Ensuring harmonious growth,
development and stability of the institution
(m) Nurturing and managing
innovative, competent and cohesive staff relations
(n) Establishing strategic and
productive linkages and partnerships with local and international institutions
(o) Ensuring periodic and regular
reporting on the performance of the institution to the Governing Board, the
Sectoral Council, the Council of Ministers and other stakeholders
(p) Ensuring sound custody and
utilization of all institutional assets and properties
(q) Performing any other
responsibility that may be assigned by the Governing Board and the EAC from
time to time
5.0 Minimum Job Requirements
a) Academic Qualifications
Be a holder of a PhD degree from
a recognized institution.
(b) Experience •
(i) Have 15 years’ experience in
university teaching, research and service to the community.
(ii) Have at least 5 years
experience in university management at the rank of at least Deputy Vice
ChancellorNice Rector or equivalent portfolio
(iii) Proven track record of
successful management and innovation.
(c) Key Competencies
(i) Have sound management,
leadership, conceptual, analytical, communication, high level negotiation,
networking and problem solving skills.
(it) Computer iterate
(iii) Good interpersonal skills
6.0 Tenure and Remuneration
As per the IUCEA Act 2009, the
successful applicant fpr this post shall serve for one term of 5 years which is
non-renewable. A comprehensive remuneration package commensurate with the EAC
D1 Job Grade and Diplomatic status shall be offered to the suitable candidate.
Additional details on these packages may be obtained from the undersigned.
Age Limit: Not more than 55
years.
7.0 Notification
The successful candidate shall be
notified of his/her appointment by end of April 2015 to give him or her enough
time to also give notice to his/her employer.
8.0
Submission of Applications
The deadline for submission of
applications to the IUCEA Secretariat is 28th February 2013. Application
letters should be accompanied with the following:
(i) Certified copies of the
applicants degree awards
(ii) Up to date and comprehensive
Curriculum Vitae
(iii) Addresses of three
referees, one of which should be of the current immediate supervisor.
Those who submitted their
applications when this position was first advertised should re-apply afresh in
accordance to this re-advertisement.Applications marked “APPLICATION FOR
THE POST OF
IUCEA EXECUTIVE SECRETARY”
should be submitted
through the Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Education., Republic of Rwanda, P. 0. Box 622, Kigali, Rwanda
addressed to:
The Chairperson
Inter-University Council for East
Africa
Plot 4, Nile Avenue, 3rd Floor,
EADB Building
P.O. Box 7110, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 256 251/2, Fax:
+256 414 342 007
‘Email: exsec@iucea.org
