Deputy Executive Director Jobs in National Institute Of Public Administration Lusaka vacancies in Lusaka at National Institute Of Public Administration




# Job Description


VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION – DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Governing Council of the National Institute of Public Administration
NIPA through the Search Committee invites applications from suitably
qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Executive Director.

1.0 ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

The National Institute of Public Administration NIPA exists under an Act of
Parliament No.15 of 1998. With its accelerated development in teaching
excellence, research and consultancy, NIPA as an Institute of choice has
continued to provide many solutions to challenges faced by humanity through
capacity-building and research findings.

The Institute has Four 4 campuses- Lusaka main, Lusaka – Burma Road,
Livingstone and Ndola. NIPA intends to open campuses in all provincial
centres.

2.0 DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

2.1 Job Purpose

The Deputy Executive Director is the Chief Academic Officer of the Institute.
S/he reports to the Executive Director in providing strategic leadership,
planning, implementing, monitoring and controlling of institutional
activities. S/he is accountable to the Board of Studies for the academic
administration, planning and development of the Institute. The Deputy
Executive Director should be a visionary leader and an astute academic
innovator. The candidate should have strong management skills with deep
understanding and commitment to the vision, mission and values of the
Institute

2.2 Responsibilities

2.2.1 Providing vision and leadership for all Institute academic activities
and strategic planning, including oversight of the academic budget.

2.2.2 Coordinating academic, research and consultancy activities of the
Institute.

2.2.3 Directing and monitoring the implementation of the Strategic Plan of the
Institute.

2.2.4 Coordinating Staff Development Programmes.

2.2.5 Fostering an environment that promotes equity and inclusion and where
creativity, scholarship, research and teaching excellence can flourish and
where students and academic members can excel.

2.2.6 Performing any other relevant duties as may be delegated to by the
Executive Director.

2.3 Qualification and Experience

2.3.1 Grade 12 certificate with five O levels of credits or better or its
equivalent. Holder of an authenticated earned Doctorate Degree, Masters and
Bachelor’s degree from accredited and recognized Universities in Social
Sciences, Business Studies, or Information Technology. Demonstrable academic
leadership gained from an accredited and recognized university.

2.3.2 A track record of personal achievement in both teaching, research,
consultancy, and strategic planning.

2.3.3 Demonstrable analytical, ICT, administrative and financial management
abilities.

2.3.4 Should have attained a minimum rank of Senior Lecturer in a reputable
higher learning Institution.

2.3.5 Have a minimum of Ten 10 years’ experience at management level in a
Higher Learning Institution.

2.3.6 Demonstrable experience in resource mobilization.

2.3.7 Demonstrable leadership in research through mentorship and publications
in peer-reviewed journals.

2.4 Key Attributes and skills

2.4.1 Accomplished researcher and educator and an exemplary leader with a
strong commitment to meeting the needs of students and academics, and a record
of being actively engaged with both internal and external communities.

2.4.2 Knowledge of policies and procedures required by Higher Learning
Institutions and other regulators.

2.4.3 Knowledge of academic programme development, implementation, management
and assessments at both Undergraduate and Graduate levels.

2.4.4 Possess the ability and vision to effectively and strategically lead a
large, complex, multi-campus academic portfolio.

2.4.5 Possess sound knowledge of quality assurance and improvement.

2.4.6 Ability to develop and facilitate new and maintain appropriate academic
partnerships with the community and industry and other educational
institutions both locally and internationally.

2.4.7 Possess high levels of personal and professional integrity, good
interpersonal skills and negotiation skills.

2.4.8 Visionary, with ability to inspire others.
2.4.9 Possess high level oral and written communication skills.

2.4.10 Self-motivated and team player.

2.4.11 Transparent, flexible, receptive to change and ability to manage change

2.5 Remuneration

The Institute offers a competitive remuneration package for the position.

2.6 Tenure

The Deputy Executive Director is appointed for an initial period of three
years which could be renewed for a similar period, subject to performance.



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Email searchcommittee@nipa.ac.zm

Candidates meeting the stated requirements are required to submit their
applications comprising the following


* Letter of application
* Latest and detailed curriculum vitae
* Authenticated copies of academic and professional qualifications including a full Grade 12 or equivalent certificate
* Names and addresses of three 3 referees, two 2 of whom must be professional authorities in relevant fields, and one 1 character referee
* Any other relevant information that may assist the Search Committee in determining the suitability of the applicant.



Applications marked “POSITION OF DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR” must be addressed
to The Secretary

Search Committee National Institute of Public Administration,

Dunshanbe Road, P. O. Box 31990,

Lusaka,

Zambia or send to the following email address **searchcommittee@nipa.ac.zm.**

Closing date for receipt of application is Thursday 30th September, 2021

Note. NIPA is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted.



Deputy Executive Director Jobs in National Institute Of Public Administration Lusaka vacancies in Lusaka at National Institute Of Public Administration


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