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ARUA Call for Expression of Interest: 2 Director Positions

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February 7, 2024

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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Front Row Centre) and part of the audience at the Opening Ceremony. ARUA 4th Biennial International Conference Opening Ceremony, 15th November 2023, University of Lagos, Nigeria, West Africa. Photo: Courtesy — Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Front Row Centre) and part of the audience at the Opening Ceremony of the ARUA 4th Biennial International Conference. Photo: Courtesy

The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) was inaugurated in Dakar in March 2015, bringing together sixteen (16) of the region’s leading universities. There are currently 19 full members and three associate members.

Besides coming from different countries and different historical backgrounds, the Alliance members have a common vision. They seek to expand and enhance significantly the quality of research done in Africa by African researchers. They are pursuing enhanced research and graduate training at member universities through several channels, including the setting up of Centres of Excellence (CoEs). The main approach in the search for research excellence is effective collaboration to find solutions to the development problems of Africa. Under its current strategic plan (2022-2027), all the above is done under 4 pillars, namely (1) significantly improved research quantity and quality, (2) significantly enhanced graduate training, (3) professionalized research management, and (4) effective research advocacy.

ARUA is currently searching for a Director of Research and Research Management as well as a Director of Training and Research Advocacy. These are new positions, and the successful candidates will be expected to take office as soon as possible.

Please see below for detailed Calls.

Expression of interest in the position, made up of letter showing motivation and current CV, should be submitted to the Secretary to Board of ARUA by 15^th March 2024 at the following email address: info@arua.org.za

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Related Topics:Advocacy Africa ARUA Centre of Excellence CoE Director Management Positions Research Training

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