The DAAD is the organization of German universities for the promotion of their international relations. The DAAD runs over 250 programmes, through which it funds more than 67,000 German and foreign scholars worldwide per annum. By promoting tertiary education in developing countries, the DAAD contributes to the development of these countries.

In the context of a comprehensive reform of the Ethiopian economic and education sector, German development cooperation supports the “Engineering Capacity Building Program (ECBP)”. Within the reform of the academic training in Ethiopia, the DAAD is looking for an experienced and committed

Managing Director for Ethiopia at the Institute of Technology (Jimma University)

The Jimma Institute of Technology (JiT) is a unique institution that from its inception has charted distinct pathways to academic excellence. It has been aptly described as the "First Community based Institution in Ethiopia", broad in scope, open and accessible to all. The JiT consists of eight departments which run eight undergraduate programmes and two graduate programmes. JiT is one of the key players and motors to foster the socio-economic and industrial development of Ethiopia. Within the Ethiopian Growth and Transformation Plan it contributes in crucial areas to achieve the national and MDG development goals, in particular with regard to sustainability. For more information about the JiT please visit http://www.jit.ju.edu.et.

Tasks:

• Initiation, execution and steering of the transformation process at the JiT
• Planning the transformation process of the administration (finance, human resources, technology transfer)
• Development, introduction and application of management instruments that serve the institution’s performance orientation, human resource management, transparency and autonomy
• Managerial responsibility for the administrative staff Representation of the JiT in legal, financial and administrative matters (together with the Scientific Director)
• Developing the existing administrative units to an effective and service oriented administration
• Responsibility for the development and configuration of efficient and effective business processes including the introduction of IT tools
• Responsibility for controlling, the reporting system and quality management
• Transfer experiences, knowledge and skills to an Ethiopian successor (selection, mentoring, training and transfer process)
• Development of legal regulations, which allow the JiT to act as an autonomous part of its mother university

All tasks are to be executed in accordance with the politics and procedures of the JiT.

Duration: Two years, extension possible. Maximum period: five years. Starting: as soon as possible.

Requirements:

Applicants should hold a university degree in engineering, economics, law or another relevant field (Diploma or master’s degree, Ph.D. desirable), at least three years of professional experience in a leading university management position or a similar position in a commercial or non-profit organization, and qualified knowledge and professional experience in the areas of human resources management, performance assessment and performance-based remuneration. Applicants should combine sound leadership skills and assertiveness with sensitivity. Excellent mediation skills enable the applicant to mitigate conflicts. In this responsible managerial position, applicants are also expected to deal with challenges, stress and uncertainties. Fluency in English and a second international language is requested. Working experience in Ethiopia or another non-European country is an asset.

The Managing Director is expected to utilize supportive DAAD programmes for the benefit of the EiABC. Therefore, proven record of successful academic relations with German institutions of tertiary education is required. An attractive salary, commensurate with the importance of the position, is being offered.

Please find application documents and information on the DAAD website http://www.daad.de/ecbp

Applications are being accepted continuously.