Coordinator of International Programmes At GIMPA

The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), a World Class Centre of Excellence for training in Leadership, Management and Administration located at Greenhill, Achimota

Job Description The Coordinator of International Programmes shall manage the development and administration of International Programmes.

Reporting Relationship The Coordinator of International Programmes shall report directly to the Deputy Rector.

Duties

• Coordinate the affairs of the international programmes office including programme planning, development, and oversight of budgets
• Supervise international programmes staff
• Identify and prepare grant-funded proposals for international initiatives, including programmes for international clients and curriculum development activities
• Coordinate and facilitate coordination agreement with foreign colleges and universities
• Facilitate faculty and students 'study abroad' programmes
• Evaluate current international education programme curriculum, and facilitate the development and integration of courses into general curriculum
• Establish and maintain professional networks with related local, national and international organisations and agencies
• Facilitate internal and external marketing of programmes
• Collaborate with representatives from foreign colleges, universities and organisations for special projects or programmes as required
• Perform any other incidental and related duties as directed by Management

Terms Of Appointment The successful candidate shall hold office for a term of three (3) academic years in the first instance and may be reappointed for further terms of three (3) academic years each, subject to satisfactory performance.

Qualification Required & Experience

• A minimum of master's degree.
• Prior experience in a higher educational setting
• Effectively ustng interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy and working with individuals from different cultures
• Experience in coordinating or directing international programmes
• Experience with living and working internationally and/or knowledge in higher educational systems

Competencies

• Must be able to relate well with diverse students, faculty and staff especially in a team setting
• Must have a thorough understanding of GIMPA policies and procedures on research and international activities; and be familiar with GIMPA's international connections
• Must be able to provide assistance wth the development of project proposals and budgets, particularly with major sponsoring agencies such as the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Must have strong computer application skills, including experience with financial systems of tertiary institutions, database management in Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel and experience in accessing search engines on the World Wide Web
• Must possess organizational skills in order to work in a complex and changing work under pressure as part of a team in response to multiple demands and deadlines throughout the year.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job Interested applicants may submit their application, including their most recent curriculum vitae to the following addresses not later than Tuesday, March 31,2015

The Human Resource Manager Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration P. O. Box AH 50 Achimota, Accra Email: [email protected] Closing Date: 31 March, 2015