CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

Manage and monitor developmental projects and steer an active student life in a transformed setting and perform the support system for student societies and Local Student Representative Council on administrative aspects of their functioning. This job is therefore structures to support cross-cluster functions in the Department of Student Governance and Development.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Manage the Student Activities and Student Development Programs.
• Administration Support of Student Societies and Student Governance Structure at Local Campus Level.
• Provide Leadership in the support of student societies.
• Provide financial management and administration for societies.
• Drive Policy Initiatives and Monitoring.
• Internal, External Stakeholder Liaison and Community Engagement.
• Provide Mentorship and Coaching.
• Decision Making and Conflict management.
• E-Learning Development.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Understanding of youth development theories and projects.
• Substantial experience in working in a team and manager at the same time.
• Project Management Skills.
• Budgetary Regulations and financial management skills.
• Programme Monitoring and Evaluation Skills.
• People Management Skills.
• Ability to craft implementation for Departmental business plans.
• Knowledge of policy development skills.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office.
• Adaptability and flexibility including but not limited to working long and unpredictable working hours.
• Project Management Skills.
• Marketing and Media industry skills including social media.
• Excellent networking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Departmental Marketing to promote facilities, programs, services and special events.
• Lead departmental marketing efforts across multiple channels.
• Drive and monitor departmental website and social media channels and activities.
• Driver’s license

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of M + 3 qualification in Humanities qualifications (National Diploma or Degree) or a relevant field and at least 3-5 years’ experience in which competency was gained within a public or development sector. Experience in a higher education environment will be an added advantage.