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AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD THE AAU

The position of the Secretary-General of the Association of African Universities (AAU) will become vacant in June 2010 and the AAU is seeking to fill that post.

Established in 1967, the AAU is a pan-African, multi-lingual, higher education association with a membership of over 220 institutions in the five major regions of Africa. The Association plays a major role in giving content and direction to the current and historic continental initiative to revitalize African higher education. It draws upon its membership and collaborates with major organizations and donor partners in Africa and across the world in the design and implementation of its programmes. The Secretary-General is the Chief Executive Officer of the Association, and is a key factor in enabling the association play this role fully.

The Secretary-General is responsible to the Governing Board and the General Conference and should be a leader able to provide strategic direction and inspire others. He or she must identify with the aims of the Association as set out in its Constitution and Strategic Plan, and have a demonstrated commitment to the principles of integrity, excellence and fairness.

All applications and nominations will be treated in strict confidence.
Closing date for receipt of applications/nominations is 31 March 2010.
The Association reserves the right to extend the closing date if deemed necessary, and the right to make no appointment.

The AAU is committed to equity in its employment practices.

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