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An opportunity to lead AAU |
CRITERIA FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL
The Secretary General should be a leader who is capable of providing direction and inspiring others. He or she must identify with the aims of the Association of African Universities as set out in its Constitution and Strategic Plan, and have a demonstrated commitment to the principles of integrity, excellence, fairness, diversity and social justice.
Candidates will need to demonstrate excellence in the following key categories. While it is recognised that the best candidate may not meet each of the individual criteria in each of the categories, the team led by the Secretary General, must be constructed in such manner that it meets all of the key needs of the Association.
Ideally, the successful candidate will meet the following key criteria:
Leadership skills• Significant leadership experience at a senior level in a complex organisation
• Demonstrated ability to develop, articulate and implement strategic institutional goals
• Ability to lead an international non-governmental organisation in a complex and demanding social, political and fiscal environment
• Profile as a public leader, or the willingness and ability to develop and sustain such a profile
• Ability to provide leadership in the African higher education community.
The academic mandate of the Association• Strong academic background – at a minimum, be qualified for appointment as a professor at a reputable African university
African Higher Education in its social environment• Understanding of the social, political and economic environment in which African universities operate
• Ability to represent the interest of African universities effectively in their dealings with governments and other political agencies
• Ability to engage effectively with other external stakeholders
• Sound appreciation of emerging trends in higher education within Africa and globally, and the ability to represent African universities effectively in the international academic community
Management in a transforming environment• Experience in the management of resources on an appropriate scale
• Record of successfully leading and managing change
• Ability to understand the key financial questions facing the Association, and to provide leadership on the policy issues which they raise
• Experience in high-level fund-raising and a commitment to providing personal leadership to the fund-raising work of the Association
Personal skills• High level communication skills in order to articulate the vision of the Association, both internally and externally
• Consultative and inclusive style
• Ability to work well in a team, in a manner which enables others to produce their best work |
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