Vacancies at KCA University (KCAU)

JOB OBJECTIVE

• The position holder shall be in-charge of the University’s business strategies and planning process.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities of the applicant appointed to the position of Manager, Strategy and Planning shall include and not be limited to:

• Coordinate the University’s strategic planning processes and production of business intelligence to inform strategic decision making;
• Provide expert advice to the University Management on innovative strategies with strategic importance to the University;
• Develop University’s processes for environmental scanning and advise Management on key performance trends to enhance their planning;
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and program indicators, including financial and non-financial metrics, to measure University programs/project success;
• Spearhead the analysis and interpretation of information from multiple sources, including Research, publications, innovations and competitors trends, to inform associated policies and strategies;
• Provide evidence-based advice informed by the analysis and modelling of the impact of external policy developments to ensure that the University is well-positioned to respond effectively;
• Analyze and propose required changes by leveraging industry knowledge and analytical abilities in identifying key drivers, assessing process capabilities and developing a business case for internal business enhancement;
• Develop investment, funding, and budgeting strategies aligned with University programs and projects to improve effectiveness;
• Monitoring business climate, trends in technology and development, and government activity in areas of the University’s current and anticipated programs
• Advice management on measures to build a sustainable competitive advantage and University’s business growth
• Develop and recommend to the University Management viable measures to mitigate any potential risks

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Business & Administration, Strategic Management, Education, Marketing, Finance, Economics or related field from a recognized University.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Strategic Business Management, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related fields from a recognized University.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Strategy and Planning with 3 years serving at the senior management level.
• Excellent understanding of Strategic business planning practices, financial analysis, modelling, statistical analysis and related software.
• Experience in offering strategic insight into industry, consumer and competitor trends.
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented environment.
• Must be registered with a relevant professional body.
• Experience in the higher education sector will be an advantage

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent ICT analytical skills;
• Leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams and subordinates;
• Ability to identify, assemble, and coordinate resources across the organization to ensure timely and successful completion;
• Strong problem-solving skills

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JOB OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Director – Centre for Teaching & Learning Excellence, the job holder is responsible for planning and implementation CTLE programmes in the area of teaching and learning. The job holder will design, conduct, and organize training programs to improve performance and work productivity of academic staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize, plan, monitor implementation of CTLE’s teacher professional development, teaching & learning.
• Identify Teaching and Learning focus areas within schools and departments’ needs and priorities and in line with CTLE’s mandate
• Advise on curriculum design, development and review in line with emerging trends in higher education.
• Initiate and develop training tools and technical assistance to schools and departments to implement CTLE programme activities (teaching and learning, resource requirements and Learning management systems).
• In liaisons with Chairs of Department, organise teacher-based research activities, and technical assistance to faculty and university community on issues related to teaching & learning.
• Coordinate graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) training program

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Organize, plan, monitor implementation of CTLE’s teacher professional development, teaching & learning.
• Identify Teaching and Learning focus areas within schools and departments’ needs and priorities and in line with CTLE’s mandate
• Advise on curriculum design, development and review in line with emerging trends in higher education.
• Initiate and develop training tools and technical assistance to schools and departments to implement CTLE programme activities (teaching and learning, resource requirements and Learning management systems).
• In liaisons with Chairs of Department, organise teacher-based research activities, and technical assistance to faculty and university community on issues related to teaching & learning.
• Coordinate graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) training program

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Analytical skills and ability to collect, synthesize and analyze information from various sources.
• Proven ability to identify and address emerging trends in high education.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare, present and discuss findings and recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proven IT skills.