Description
The Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, not-for-profit, international University first established in 1983, with 13 teaching sites in 8 countries. It is a non-denominational institution open to all, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, gender or national origin. Since 2001, AKU has offered academic programmes in nursing, medicine and education for and in countries in East Africa.
The University is seeking applications for the following position based in Arusha:
Manager outreach Centre
The Manager Outreach Centre will play a key role in ensuring the management and smooth running of the Outreach Centre. The Manager's role is to oversee the Centre's projects and activities and ensure these are aligned to the Community Engagement Plan. The Manager will work closely with the Community Engagement Officer to ensure that the Centre is a vibrant, well managed facility that operates for the benefit of the local community surrounding the AKU site and coordinates with all the other AKDN agencies. The Outreach Centre Manager plays a key role in the development and management of relationships with potential and existing partners. Other duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Responsibilities
1. Management of AKU outreach center on daily basis in relation to infrastructure, sports field, and staff and environment around the center.
2. Coordinating and scheduling all classroom workshops and seminars and sports activities. Working closely with AKF and other agencies to implement programs and schedules.
4. Identify, establish and build strong relationship with institutions and communities surrounding AKU.
5. Develop close working relationship with the districts and regional related departments relevant to AKU outreach center
6. Develop a regular maintenance schedule of the center in areas that are regularly used including sports field, gears and equipment's
7. Collecting, compiling, analyzing and disseminating reports for the center on the agreed timeframe
8. General overseeing of all processes taking place at the center, achievements, challenges and measures for overcoming the challenges
8. Monthly reports on the implemented activities/sports in the respective month
9. Identification of all relevant stakeholders and beneficiaries of the center incorporated into the center sports framework indoor and outdoor
10. Any other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor(s)
Skills, Qualification and Experience
• Master's degree in either Community Development, Sociology and Business Administration
• A minimum of 5 years professional experience in the related field in managing a project centre preferably conversant with sports activities
• Event organization and coordination of social activities
• Project Management and Marketing
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to build, develop, and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally
• Fluency in both English and Kiswahili is required. Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills
• "Strong team leadership and collaborative skills
• Ability to be self-motivated, versatile and adaptable to different cultures and people: open-mindedness and respect for the views of others
• Capacity to prioritize and develop a work schedule/implement plans and monitor progress towards goals; ability to make clear, timely decisions.
• Flexible and adaptable to shifting demands demand, priorities and timelines through analytical and problem solving capabilities.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Prior experience working with the Aga Khan Development Network an asset
Application Instructions
Please send your application package which should include; an application letter, an updated CV, including the names, postal and e-mail addresses, telephone/fax numbers of three professional references, addressed to the Human Resources Office, AKU P.O. Box 125, Dar es Salaam; Fax (+255) (0)22 2150875 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted..
Source Dailynews ,23rd Jan 2017