Mount Kenya University (MKU) Hiring Deputy Director, Linkages & Partnerships

Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. The University is a member of the Inter-University Council of East Africa as well as the Association of Commonwealth Universities. MKU is largely known for its dynamic, comprehensive and thorough academic and vocational training system as well as linkages with internationally reputable institutions. The University operates from the main campus in Thika with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Meru, as well as Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) centres located in major towns in Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland and Uganda.

In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, the Directorate of Human Resource is mandated to facilitate and support the Mission and operations of the University by enabling it to continue attracting, developing and retaining the right number of suitably qualified staff so as to maintain the University competitive edge. MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the position of DEPUTY DIRECTOR, LINKAGES & PARTNERSHIPS (ONE POSITION)

Qualification

Must have:

• PhD in relevant area of specialization from a recognized University.
• At least 3 years’ of working in project-driven partnerships with local and foreign-based public and private sectors including universities.
• Proven knowledge, skills and experience on entrepreneurship and innovation promotion, grant proposals writing/fundraising.
• Skills in communication; capacity to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders; leadership skills; ability to work under minimum supervision; computer literacy.

OR

• A Master’s Degree in any relevant discipline from a recognized Institution who:
• Must be registered for a PhD programme at a recognized University and provide proof of admission.
• Must have at least 5 years’ experience in project-driven partnerships with local and foreign-based public and private sectors including universities.
• Must have proven knowledge, skills and experience on entrepreneurship and innovation promotion, grant proposals writing/fundraising.
• Must have perfect skills in communication; capacity to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders; leadership skills; ability to work under minimum supervision; computer literacy.
• Must be able to work under minimum supervision and be computer literate.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Director, Linkages, Partnerships and Collaborations

Duties and responsibilities:

1. In consultation with various process owners, to identify and engage value adding partners that shall support the university mission and vision including partnerships with the MKU Foundation and Graduate Enterprise Academy.
2. To coordinate the engagement of new partners.
3. To follow up on all partnerships and oversee their MKU’s appraisals.
4. To promptly report on all partnerships as per policy.
5. To prepare the partnerships database and keep it updated.
6. To undertake any other tasks that shall be assigned by the Principal, Corporate Services, Communication & Alumni Relations/Director Linkages, and Partnerships & Collaborations on need-to-need basis.

Requirements

Candidates who meet the requirments should apply through the recruitment portal, and indicate their salary expectations in their attached cover letter.

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

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