Kenyatta University Jobs

Kenyatta University Jobs

Kenyatta University seeks to recruit competent and dedicated applicant to fill up the following position.Africa Centre for Transformative and Inclusive Leadership (ACTIL)
Post of Course Leader – Grade 12
Profile of the Centre:
Kenyatta University with the support of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) has established the ‘Africa Centre for Transformational and Inclusive Leadership’ at Kenyatta University’s main campus.
The Leadership Centre caters for Eastern, the Horn and Southern Africa.
The mission of the Centre is to build the capacity of current and future leaders and develop a critical mass of transformational leaders in Africa, especially women and youth in politics, business, government and civil society organizations that can transform the continent.
The Governance structure of the Leadership Centre comprises of an Advisory Board, which provides high level policy guidance, a Technical Committee that provides technical guidance and quality assurance support, and a management team which is responsible for the day to day running of the Centre under the supervision of the Director.
Core Responsibilities:

Familiarity with current programs and projects of interest in the Centre’s target countries

Design course programs and develop curriculum

Plan, organize and coordinate core courses and tailor-made course in the country and abroad

Identify/ recruit facilitators and provide them with guidance and instructions

Follow-up on preparation of training materials

Organize facilitator meetings

Plan and prepare special study tours and meetings

Escort the group to study visits and facilitate feedback discussions after the visit

Take part in the daily program of the course, sit in lectures and workshops and provide ongoing necessary assistance to Lecturers and participants

Maintain daily contact with the individuals and the group of participants and monitor their professional progress and social integration into the course

Provide individual guidance and counseling of trainees on professional issues Ongoing communication with the housekeeping staff and administration

Collect learning materials and documents, provide professional translation when necessary, and compile bibliographic and background materials for trainees

Participate in staff meetings for programs, evaluation and annual program discussions

Follow up on the mentorship reports and monitoring of former trainees progress by correspondence and meetings in their respective countries

Follow up course evaluations and training reports

Analysis of evaluation findings and follow-up questionnaires

Develop study programs and adapting them to the changing needs of trainees

Initiate new ideas and programs

Write reports on courses and special meetings

Co-ordinate cultural and leisure activities (optional)Competencies:

In charge of program design and curricula management of all courses and activities

Content Specialist in the following areas:

Transformational Leadership Women’s Political Leadership

Women’s Leadership in the Public Sector

Youth Leadership Development for Transformation

Agribusiness Development

Women’s Corporate Leadership

Gender Responsive Policies

Planning

Budgeting and Performance Management in National InstitutionsAcademic Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelors and Masters Degree in the relevant field from a recognized university

At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience for work focused on, or strongly involving focus on gender equality; leadership development at national, regional and international levelsTerms of Service:
The terms for the above position include a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance.
Successful candidates will be offered two (2) year renewable performance - based contract and gratuity will be paid at the end of the contract.
The application letter should give full details of education and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.
Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.
Applicants and Referees should write directly to:
Vice-Chancellor
Kenyatta University
P. O. BOX 43844 – 00100
Nairobi
E-mail: vc@ku.ac.ke
Applications can EITHER be sent in hard copy AND/OR e-mail not later than, Monday 16th March 2015
The Advertisement can also be found on the University Website: Kenyatta University Jobs
Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.