Director of Institute (PAULESI) at the African Union (AU)

African Union is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Institute (PAULESI)

Requisition ID: 1570
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Reports to: Rector
Directorate/Department: Education, Science, Technology & Innovation (ESTI)
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Contract Type: Regular
Job Grade: P5

About African Union: The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

Job Requirements

• PhD holder and a full Professor in the field of Science, Technology or Engineering or Social Sciences and Humanities of a recognized university, with twelve (12) years of relevant post-graduate progressive academic experience of which seven (7) years at a senior academic leadership position, in a recognized university;
• Having held the administrative positions of Chair of Department, Dean of faculty, or Director of academic programs or their equivalent will be an added advantage.
• The candidate must have a prominent academic profile with evidence of high quality research work in the course of his/her career.
• Experience in fund-raising for international projects is desirable

Required Skills:

• Highly conversant in the cultures and changing landscapes of higher education internationally
• Working knowledge of policy analysis and development and programme/project management, implementation and monitoring;
• Strong background of research and publications, a prominent profile in the relevant academic community and a proven record of effective leadership and management experience at a senior level in an academic/research institution
• Ability to communicate orally with strong interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to express ideas and formulate plans by means of clear and effective writing and oral presentations. 
• Ability to draft conceptual and detailed reports/papers and review/edit the work of others. 
• Ability to prepare rationale with respect to key financial and administrative decisions. 
• Ability to negotiate effectively. 
• Ability to keep abreast of available technology and understand its applicability to the work of the Organization 
• Ability to actively seek, identify and apply appropriate technology to improve programme delivery. 
• Good computer literacy
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish); fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage

How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Note

• Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered. 
• The Africa Union is an equal-opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date
2nd January, 2023.