AERC Programme Manager (CMAAE) Job in Kenya

AERC Programme Manager (CMAAE) Job in Kenya

The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) is a not-for-profit Pan-African institution, dedicated for the last 20 years to enabling the advancement of economic policy research and training in Africa.The Consortium’s mandate and strategic intent is built on the basis that sustained development in sub-Saharan Africa requires well-trained, locally based professional economists.
AERC agitates the provision of capacity building in economic policy in Francophone and Anglophone African countries through provision of support in the areas of policy research and training.
AERC is seeking to recruit a suitable individual to fill the following position:
Programme Manager (CMAAE)
Reporting to the Training Director, the Programme Manager is responsible for the day to day management of the pan-African Collaborative Master of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics (CMAAE) Programme.
In this capacity, H/She

Leads in ensuring that strategies and budgets for the annual program of work are in place and executed flawlessly;

Assists the Director of Training in the planning and management of the Program

Activities which include training, research and outreach of the collaborating

University departments and linking with other stakeholders (the national governments, the private sector, the NGO and the donors);

Ensures that students are admitted, provided resources and assisted to succeed in the participating universities across the eastern, central and southern Africa;

Ensures that the participating universities have the necessary resources and capability to deliver the requisite training in Agricultural and Applied Economics;

Supports the Academic Advisory Board in ensuring the right curriculum is delivered and revised regularly;

Monitors the progress of teaching at the mother universities and closely manages the annual shared facility for specialization and electives (SFSE);

Assists in the preparation of program funding proposals to donors and follows up on partnership activities with various partners:

Ensures that AERC commitments and responsibilities are implemented, managed, and reported upon in a timely manner;

Assists to implement a scheme for the participating departments’ faculty research, given the research themes and subsequent dissemination of the research outputs;

Assist to implement a scheme for the dissemination of Graduates’ theses results in national or regional workshops or conferences;

Develops a monitoring and evaluation system for the program to ensure that the program indicators/outputs and outcomes are met.Functional Competency Requirements

PhD in Economics, Agricultural Economics or Applied Economics.

At least 5 years’ experience in managing training, research and outreach programs in Agricultural and Applied Economics.

Outstanding drafting, writing and communication skills in English.

Knowledge of other languages is an added advantage.

Experience in fund-raising and in donor liaison.

Financial Planning and Project Management Skills.Behavioural Competency Requirements

Team player with excellent leadership skills

Strong results orientation and bias for action.

Demonstrable emotional intelligence and effective interpersonal skills

High level of ethics and integrityIf you believe your career aspirations match this challenging and exciting role, please submit your application with a detailed CV, quoting the relevant reference number, stating your current position, remuneration, email, telephone contacts, and names and addresses of three referees.
To be considered your application must be received by 31 August 2014 addressed to:
The Manager, Human Resources and Administration
African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)
Email: recruitment@aercafrica.org
For more information on AERC, you can visit our website on www.aercafrica.org