Summary
Date Posted:Friday, April 21 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Job Description
The Academic Partnership Manager is responsible for building partnerships with education institutions globally that would deliver modules on biomanufacturing at ABI. Furthermore, the Academic Partnership Manager will oversee the overall administration and coordination of education programs at ABI. He/she will work with the education institutions working with ABI to design the curriculum and schedule the program. Furthermore, the Academics Affairs Manager monitors the outcomes of each program and partnership, and works with stakeholders to ensure the continued improvement of ABI's teaching processes and education offering. The role will initially be based at the Ministry of Education and move to ABI once the Institute is established.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Continuously assess training needs and identify skill gaps to carry out pharmaceutical manufacturing activities in Africa
2. Screen providers of education modules in biomanufacturing globally and develop a plan to engage in partnerships with selected education institutions to deliver programs at ABI
3. Draft documentation to inform potential academic partners about the offering and value proposition of ABI
4. Work with academic partners to design modules and training programs in biomanufacturing that address the needs of the industry and provide support as required
5. Oversee and supervise the delivery of education modules to ensure compliance with standards and assess impact on student development
6. Assess teaching quality of education programs, incorporating feedback from students, and share outcomes (including student's feedback) with the management team, program sponsors, and other relevant stakeholders
7. Develop a catalog of the modules and programs delivered at ABI
8. Develop and implement ABI's student admissions and dismissal policies, practices, and procedures for each education program in collaboration with academic partners and the admissions team
9. Organize and attend fairs and events to present ABI and its value proposition to potential academic partners and student candidates in collaboration with the admissions team
10. Identify opportunities to enhance and streamline the admissions-related processes and actively implement changes when required
11. Carry out special projects/initiatives and other relevant duties as assigned
12. Over time (as ABI grows), recruit academic affairs specialists, admission officers, and student record specialists as required to set up an admissions and student record management team Required

Qualifications
1. Bachelor's Degree in Education management and Administration, Education planning and Management, International relations or Business Administration with 10 Years of experience in partnership development, preferably in the public and/or education sectors,
2. Master's Degree in Education management and Administration, Education planning and Management, International relations or Business Administration with 7 Years of experience in partnership development, preferably in the public and/or education sectors,
3. Knowledge of policies and procedures of universities and/or higher education institutions, Ability to interact with academic as well as business and regulatory personnel,
4. Experience in evaluating impact and outcomes of education programs,
5. Ability to work autonomously, develop and implement strategy, define and accomplish goals, and meet deadlines,
6. Proficiency Microsoft Office (ie., Word, Excel, PowerPoint),
7. Effective public speaking and presentation capabilities,
8. Ability to interact with academic as well as business and regulatory personnel, Experience in evaluating impact and outcomes of education programs,
9. Ability to work autonomously, develop and implement strategy, define and accomplish goals, and meet deadlines,
10. Proficiency Microsoft Office (ie., Word, Excel, PowerPoint),
11. Effective public speaking and presentation capabilities,
12. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds,
13. Startup/entrepreneurial mindset and passion to collaborate on the launch of impactful and innovative ventures,
14. Fluency in both spoken and written English and Kinyarwanda. Fluency in spoken and written French is an added value.

Required Documents for application:
The candidates shall submit the following documents in a single compiled PDF file:
1. An application letter addressed to the Permanent Secretary;
2. A detailed updated Curriculum Vitae not exceed two (2) pages;
3. A photocopy of relevant academic degrees and certifications;
4. A photocopy of the Identity card/Passport,
5. Recommendation letters from three (3) referees with full addresses, including preferably one of previous supervisors;
6. Proof of Experience (Work Certificate (8).


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their soft copy applications addressed to the Permanent Secretary only through this e-mail address: at recruitment@mineduc.gov.rw  with a copy to the office of the Permanent Secretary's Email at officeoftheps@mineduc.gov.rw  not later than 18/04/2023 at 05:00 PM.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the written test and interview.


All Jobs

QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION