Specialist - Outreach-Fixed Term

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Specialist - Outreach-Fixed Term
The candidate will support advising Fellows on visa and program requirements from application to arrival and through the duration of the program; managing individualized strategic plans for the Fellows; providing support for the development and delivery of short-term training workshops by working with relevant colleges and centers, and identifying and coordinating access to professional resources available outside, when needed. Provide detailed consultation to potential Fellows and guide their application/enrollment process. Prepare all required documents at a high standard and share with GYAN and OISS for admission and visa. Keep all Fellow’s documents current (especially those statutorily mandated), up to date (such as performance records), and secure on the shared drive. Provide comprehensive advising and support with topics such as program and course enrollment, academic, cultural and social activities, housing, health insurance, etc. Provide initial settlement service, orientation and ongoing learning and living support by liaising with OISS, housing office, and relevant academic units, etc. to ensure Fellows’ positive experience and satisfaction. Program manage, secure and support local, domestic and international logistics for participating delegates, faculty members, and representatives from partner organizations. Representative scope of work will include all of the following: Arranging all logistics with the support of the administrative assistant such as hotel, meals, transportation, preparing program handouts, classroom facility, refreshments during workshops etc.; and hosting external (domestic) and international visitors. Meet with participants on a daily and weekly basis during the four week program to monitor study progress and ensure Fellows’ success. Overall program management of all activities spanning program schedule development and management; orientation; seminars, meetings, panel discussions and field trips. Identify (for new and replacement resources), follow-up and secure collaborative unit and individual faculty members for programming through requisite coordination and various outreach/networking activities. Work closely with the Assistant Dean and Fiscal Officer on budgets (budgets setting, expenditure review and analysis) to ensure financial viability of all programs. Supervise and train student assistants for delivery of various aspects of programming. Support the development of individualized strategic plans for each Fellow. Ensure program activities and outputs, per the Monitoring and Evaluation framework, are delivered on time, and comprehensively. Create and maintain program database and resource directory. Provide assistance and support, as needed, with all programming. Support GYAN Communication team to generate, circulate and promote program information, news, achievements and other relevant material. Intentionally and actively identify and secure human resources for programming such as subject matter experts from faculty, other Universities, government offices, NGOs and private companies, etc. Maintain regular effective communication with program alumni, internal partners and national and international partners etc. Provide leadership and coordination of one or more strategic priority areas/functions within GYAN (e.g., value-add programming, delegate induction and onboarding etc.). Continue developing professional skills by actively looking for opportunities to do so; this may include taking advantage of relevant offered training, online courses, attending relevant conferences as necessary/appropriate/fiscally feasible. Contribute to the field of international professional training and development, which may include producing scholarly publications/blog, conducting outcomes assessment research, etc. Should have A master's degree in one of the following or similar fields such as International Relations, Public Policy, Supply Chain Management etc or a law degree, with experience in International Law or Development. Must have 5+ years of professional work experience in an international education setting. Should preferably have experience living, working, or studying abroad, especially in Nigeria. Proficiency in a language other than English is essential. Fluency in Hausa or the Nigerian Krio (pidgin) is essential.

Closing Date: 2020-02-07.

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