Organization: The National
Council for Higher Education (NCHE)
Council for Higher Education (NCHE)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Executive
Director
Director
About NCHE:
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) was established under
“The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001” for
regulating and guiding the establishment and management of institutions of
higher learning, regulating the quality of higher education, equating of
qualifications and for advising government on higher education issues.
“The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001” for
regulating and guiding the establishment and management of institutions of
higher learning, regulating the quality of higher education, equating of
qualifications and for advising government on higher education issues.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Heads Research, Development and Documentation
Department; - Plans and directs all activities within
Research, Development and Documentation Department; - Prepares budgets for the Department;
Advises the Deputy Executive Director on all matters of research,
development and documentation within NCHE; - Reports on all matters of research,
development and documentation with NCHE; - Encourages and promotes areas of research
and development from local e foreign sources; - Promotes and develops the processing and
dissemination of information 0r higher education for the benefit of the
people; - Collects, examines and publishes
information relating to students and institutions of higher education in
Uganda and abroad; - Publish any information, news or
researched data and findings on higher education infrastructure; - Develops any such innovative ideas to
enhance the performance and quail of all matters of the Department; - Promotes research activities and publications
within the Department; - Carries out any other duties that may be
assigned from time to time by Council.
Expected Outputs:
- Departmental budget reports;
- Work activity plans;
- Departmental evaluation reports showing
targets achieved; - Documented developmental strategies;
- Publications in respective periodicals.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- Should hold a PhD in a relevant discipline
from a recognized university; - Must have taught in a university for at
least 5 years at the level of a Senior Lecturer and above; - Must have 2 -3 publications in peer
-reviewed journal articles; - Experience as a Dean would be an added
advantage; - Must be ICT literate:
- Must have good communication and
interpersonal skills; - Knowledge of library, information systems
and development projects is essential.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send seven sealed copies of:
an application letter; in up to date and detailed CV including names and
contacts of three credible referees; copies of academic qualifications; and any
other relevant documents. Applications should be submitted during office hours
(9.00am – 5.00pm) to: The Director, Human Resource and Administration, National
Council for Higher Education Plot 34, Cavers Crescent P.O. Box 76, Kyambogo
Uganda, East Africa.
an application letter; in up to date and detailed CV including names and
contacts of three credible referees; copies of academic qualifications; and any
other relevant documents. Applications should be submitted during office hours
(9.00am – 5.00pm) to: The Director, Human Resource and Administration, National
Council for Higher Education Plot 34, Cavers Crescent P.O. Box 76, Kyambogo
Uganda, East Africa.
NB: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted within 30 days after the expiry If the application
submission deadline.
candidates will be contacted within 30 days after the expiry If the application
submission deadline.
Deadline: Monday, 21st October
2013
2013
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