Africa: Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer in Public Policy and Governance

The Institute of Peace, Leadership and Governance (IPLG) at Africa University invites applicants for a Senior Lecturer or Lecturer in Public Policy and Governance. The Institute seeks to contribute to a culture of peace, good governance, security and socio-economic development in Africa through research, teaching, networking and community-level action. IPLG provides a focus for training, research and documentation in the areas of peace, leadership and governance in Africa with a view to developing the skills of students and practitioners in these areas.

Duties and Responsibilities
This position involves a mix of teaching and administrative responsibilities. These are:
• Develop and update curricula in the Governance discipline
• Teach the theory and practice of Public Policy and Governance
• Contribute to the core research programme in IPLG
• Mentor, supervise and train students in Public Policy analysis, development and implementation
• Supervise students’ research projects and dissertations
• Promote public events and outreach in this discipline
• Engage in scholarly activities
• Facilitate training, workshops, seminars and executive courses on Governance
• Attend IPLG meetings and university committee meetings
• Coordinate projects on Governance in the Institute
• Perform administrative functions in IPLG’s Governance Unit

Qualifications
University degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Social/Political Science, International Development, International Policy or a related field at Masters or PhD level.

Experience
• Demonstrable ability to contribute to the Institute’s research profile and an outstanding record of research and publication in Governance and Public Policy.
• Teaching experience at Graduate level
• At least 5 years experience working in Policy Development, Policy Research or Policy Analysis arena will be considered a further advantage.
• Experience working in applied policy settings such as public agencies or
public service units.

Key Attributes
Applicants must have strong networking skills in order to work with the local, regional and international policy making organizations. Strong candidates will be conversant with policy development in Africa. Other desirable skills include ability to work in a team, and respect for diversity.

TO APPLY
The following submissions are required:
• 6 copies of a cover letter stating how the applicant meets the requirements of the post and addressing each of the elements of the job requirements and personal specifications
• 6 copies of a full curriculum vitae, including particulars of qualifications, employment history and current salary, and the names and contact details of three referees who may be contacted immediately
• 6 sets of certified academic and professional certificates and degree transcripts

Applications together with CV, 6 copies of certified certificates, academic transcripts and at least three names of referees with their e-mail and postal addresses should be forwarded to:

Assistant Registrar, Personnel and Administration
Africa University
P. O. Box 1320
MUTARE :
email : arpa @africau.ac.zw

Closing date for applications is 10 June 2009
For more information visit our website at www.africau.edu
Correspondence will be made to short-listed candidates only.

The establishment of the Institute is Africa University’s response to the leadership and government challenges that characterise Africa’s social, economic and political environment. These challenges require innovative approaches to higher education development so as to increase its relevance to measures that contribute to capacity building for leadership and governance relative to Africa’s advancement. Its academic programmes are designed to address problems of peace, leadership and governance in a holistic framework; to expose students to the conventional theories in these three areas; and to focus on the practical relevance and the translation of those theories to the African context. A considerable research agenda is thus envisaged as a foundation input into the on-going curriculum development process. In March 2003, the Institute enrolled its first cohort of students in the Master’s degree and Graduate diploma programmes in Peace and Governance. The qualification is unique in that it is an innovation that reflects the skills and aptitudes required of Africa’s future leaders.