• Represent the Pan-African University (PAU), Cameroon, in all forums
• Facilitate the signing of MoUs with host universities, host countries, and lead thematic partners and African Union Commission
• Conclude agreements, contracts or other arrangements between the PAU and other competent bodies for pedagogic, research, management and funding purposes with the approval of the PAU council
• Coordinate the development of a corporate plan for the operationalisation of the PAU and ensure it is translated into appropriate and realistic goals and objectives that are delivered harmoniously and successfully
• Prepare and present the PAU annual activity report to the PAU council
• Ensure the implementation of the decisions of the African Union summit of heads of state and government with regard to PAU
• Facilitate the required coordination between directors of PAU institutes and coordinators of programme departments and centres
• Coordinate the selection of the PAU satellites centres
• Liaison with the African Union Commission, vice chancellors of host institutions, and lead thematic partners
• Manage the personnel of the PAU
• Coordinate the establishment of rectorate and recruitment of rectorate staff
• Coordinate the student recruitment process, award of scholarships, and smooth relocation to respective institutes
• Ensure the recruitment of academic staff for PAU institutes
• Provide oversight for all PAU academic programmes
• Ensure the implementation and the periodic monitoring of the PAU’s multi-annual strategic development plan as approved by the PAU council
• Perform all other functions as are necessary for the proper administration, smooth operation and development of the PAU

Requirements

• PhD and a full professor of a recognised university, with 20 years of postgraduate experience in one of the thematic fields of the PAU, with ten years in a senior academic leadership position and four years, minimum, in the role of vice rector/deputy vice chancellor in a recognised university
• Two years, minimum, of experience in continental or international organisations
• Recognition from peers (be a recipient of at least one award from national/continental/ body or professional association or research/development organsation) for outstanding academic leadership or research/development contribution

To apply and for more information, click here.

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