ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT – Namibia Institute of Public 212 views

Namibia Institute of Public
ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT

NIPAM is looking for a hard-working, self-motivated, dynamic individual to fill the following position:

VACANCY

DIRECTOR: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Service Unit: Academics Affairs
Reports to: Executive Director (ED)

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of the Centre of Excellence for Academic Affairs function, overseeing consultancy, research, training and capacity evaluation in accordance with NIPAM’s mandate. Provides academic, administrative and financial leadership for the Centre of Excellence, ensuring that NIPAM achieves its strategic academic goals, vision, and mission. To lead, articulate, and manage the NIPAMs partnerships and liaise with external and internal stakeholders, including students, the academic community, and research institutes, to build regional research and educational partnerships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

⦁ A relevant Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or Economics.
⦁ NQF Level 9.
⦁ Experience in heading an academic department at the senior management level.
⦁ Ph.D. will be an added advantage.
⦁ A minimum of 10 years relevant working experience of which 5 years should be at senior management level in Public Service or Head of the academic department.

COMPETENCIES: TECHNICAL SKILLS

⦁ In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Education, Training, and Development (ETD) environment.
⦁ Knowledge of academic program development implementation, management, and assessment.
⦁ Extensive knowledge of the Namibia Public Services.
⦁ Knowledge of the local, continental, and global trends of public sector capacity-building programs.
⦁ Knowledge of the Namibian Qualification Framework and accreditation.
⦁ Good knowledge of legislative frameworks governing the public sector.
⦁ Significant Board level of leadership experience,
⦁ Proven knowledge of and experience with curriculum design models.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

⦁ Resource and financial management skills.
⦁ Excellent communication, conflict management skills, and ability to maintain good human relationships.
⦁ Technology know-how, e.g. ability to initiate and use collaborative online platforms.
⦁ Demonstrate innovation and creativity in the pursuit of NIPAMs goals and objectives.
Ability to collaborate effectively with all the stakeholders including external bodies, government, other agencies, and senior industry executives in order to achieve NIPAMs goals and objectives.Strategic Leadership.

NIPAM is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from designated groups e.g.,
women and persons with disabilities in terms of Affirmative Action (Employment) (Act No. 29 of 1998).