Director Of Partnerships Gauteng - South Africa
University of Pretoria
DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONALISATION AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS DIRECTOR: INTERNATIONALISATION PEROMNES POST LEVEL: 3 Reporting to the Vice-Principal: Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Education, the successful incumbent will provide specialist professional support to the office of the Vice-Principal by strategically steering the University's internationalisation and strategic partnership efforts. The successful incumbent's responsibilities will include but not limited to the following: Provide strategic and operational direction and action for the full spectrum of activities associated with the internationalisation priorities outlined in the University's strategic plans; Develop and implement appropriate strategic plans and funding mechanisms for the internationalisation of the University's activities of teaching and learning, research and community engagement; Work with Deans and Directors to nurture existing key strategic international partnerships and cultivate new ones; Develop and oversee the implementation of memoranda of understanding or specific agreements with other institutions, and with networks, both locally and internationally; Develop and implement systems and processes for the effective management of international partnerships at UP; Establish new initiatives to increase participation in international exchange programmes and enhance exchange programs to ensure reciprocity; Oversee the coordination of a broad range of interrelated programmes and services as they apply to international students; and Oversee the provision of specialised services to international staff and students of the University. Liaise with government bodies, foreign authorities, ambassadors, and funding agencies. Qualification A PhD, preferably in a SET, planning, marketing, internationalisation, finance and economics, management or similar field; Experience At least five years' related proven experience in a senior managerial capacity in a higher education institution; At least three years' proven experience in the research funding and internationalisation landscape within South Africa or elsewhere; and At least three years' proven experience in successful major fundraising initiatives. Required Competencies ( Skills, Knowledge and Behavioural Attributes) The successful candidate will have advanced proficiency in the following knowledge and technical competencies: The research funding and internationalisation landscape in South Africa, Africa and globally; Skills and knowledge concerning strategy development and implementation, information management, and management of international programmes; Executive management skills (HR, Finance, Negotiations, etc.); Exceptional written and spoken communication and language skills in English; Proven high-level proposal-writing and presentation skills; and Systems development and project management skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills; Attention to detail; The ability to work independently as well as within a team; The ability to lead cross-functional teams even without formal authority; Critical reasoning, strategic thinking and analytical skills; Excellent time management; and The ability to identify and resolve problems. Added Advantages and Preferences Proven experience of influencing and leading cross-functional teams and of change management; and Ability to communicate in any European or Asian language The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
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