Qualification
Must have:
PhD in relevant area of specialization from a recognized University.
At least 3 years’ of working in project-driven partnerships with local and foreign-based public and private sectors including universities.
Proven knowledge, skills and experience on entrepreneurship and innovation promotion, grant proposals writing/fundraising.
Skills in communication; capacity to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders; leadership skills; ability to work under minimum supervision; computer literacy.
OR
A Master’s Degree in any relevant discipline from a recognized Institution who:
Must be registered for a PhD programme at a recognized University and provide proof of admission.
Must have at least 5 years’ experience in project-driven partnerships with local and foreign-based public and private sectors including universities.
Must have proven knowledge, skills and experience on entrepreneurship and innovation promotion, grant proposals writing/fundraising.
Must have perfect skills in communication; capacity to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders; leadership skills; ability to work under minimum supervision; computer literacy.
Must be able to work under minimum supervision and be computer literate.
Key responsibilities also include
Reporting to: Director, Linkages, Partnerships and Collaborations
Duties and responsibilities:
In consultation with various process owners, to identify and engage value adding partners that shall support the university mission and vision including partnerships with the MKU Foundation and Graduate Enterprise Academy.
To coordinate the engagement of new partners.
To follow up on all partnerships and oversee their MKU’s appraisals.
To promptly report on all partnerships as per policy.
To prepare the partnerships database and keep it updated.
To undertake any other tasks that shall be assigned by the Principal, Corporate Services, Communication & Alumni Relations/Director Linkages, and Partnerships & Collaborations on need-to-need basis.
Apply via :
recruitment.mku.ac.ke