Internationalisation Officer || Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE)

Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Internationalisation Officer is a critical position primarily responsible for driving the successful expansion of the University into international markets by ensuring effective planning, execution and management of internationalization initiatives. 

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as International Relations, Education or related disciplines;
• A higher degree or relevant certifications would be added advantages;
• Knowledge of higher education systems and familiarity with the higher education landscape in Southern Africa, including understanding the policies, regulations and trends related to internationalization in the region;
• Proficiency in English is required, and proficiency in additional languages would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Immigration and Visa regulations would also be added advantages.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing internationalization strategies to internationalize the University including increasing the number of international students, fostering international research collaborations, and promoting study abroad programs;
• Recruiting international students by participating in education fairs, conducting information sessions and coordinating the admission process;
• Providing support services to international students, including orientation programs and advising on immigration and visa-related matters;
• Establishing and maintaining partnerships with international Universities and organizations to facilitate faculty and student exchanges, joint research projects and other collaborative initiatives;
• Collaborating with Faculty members and academic departments to develop internationally-focused curriculum and programs that integrate global perspectives into the teaching and learning environment;
• Promoting cross-cultural understanding and integration by organizing cultural events, workshops and activities that celebrate diversity and foster intercultural dialogue on campus;
• Contributing to the development of policies and procedures related to internationalization efforts, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards;
• Analyzing market trends, competition, and customer preferences in different regions to identify target markets;
• Ensuring that the University adheres to all legal and regulatory requirements when expanding into international markets;
• Monitoring and analyzing the performance of international operations, so as to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies and identify areas for improvement;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Registrar.
  
  Desirable Skills and Attributes
  

• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Proficiency in project management techniques to plan, implement and evaluate internationalization initiatives effectively;
• Networking and relationship building for developing collaborations and promoting the University’s international profile.

NB:    Female candidates are encouraged to apply.  

TO APPLY

Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application merged in continuous pdf format to [email protected] consisting of the application letter, certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, National ID, Birth Certificate and a Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience, telephone number, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday, 18 March 2024.

For more information phone (66210) 7531-2, 7622, 7623, 0772 154 882-9.

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