Vice Chancellor - Islamic University of Technology

The Vice Chancellor shall assume his tasks under the supervision of the Secretary General in coordination with the Governing Board of the university..

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Preside over the meeting of the Academic Council, the Selection Committee, the Finance Committee, the Disciplinary Committee and any other Authority of the University which may be formed and of which he is designated as its Chairman and in the absence of the Secretary General preside over the Congregation (Convocation) Ceremony for awarding Degree, Diploma and Certificate and other honorary academic distinctions;
• Take necessary action in coordination with the authorities of the host country to provide for the physical security of the University ;
• Ensure that policies, directives and instructions of the Council of Foreign Ministers, the General Secretariat and the Board concerning the university are implemented properly;
• Ensure that the financial and other targets of the University are achieved economically;
• Ensure that the department and offices of the University function smoothly and efficiently;
• Keep the Board generally informed of the affairs on the University and bring such matter for consideration of the Board as he may deem necessary from time to time;
• Act and maintain liaison between the General Secretariat and the Board and coordinate the activities of the university with the General Secretariat;
• Initiate policies and programmes and implement plans and programmes of the University in accordance with the policy decisions and guidelines of Council of Foreign Ministers, the General Assembly and the Board;
• delegate powers, functions and duties among the Deans, Heads of Departments, and other staff members of the university and consider appeal against order passed by the Deans and Heads of Departments;
• Present to the Board annual programme, the annual budget and the annual report of the University ;
• Take such executive and administrative steps as he may consider necessary, subject to any regulation made in this behalf, ensure control, supervision and coordination of the activities and conduct business and affairs of the various Department and Offices of the University.
• Recommend to the Secretary General for appointment of Pro Vice Chancellor and members of the staff of professional and administrative Categories after processing such cases as per Personnel regulations of the OIC and recommend their promotion, termination and disciplinary actions in accordance with the Statute and Regulations of the OIC ;
• Perform such other functions, as may be assigned by the Council of Foreign Ministers, the Secretary General, General Assembly and the Board.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Sense of responsibility and commitment to the OIC and its goals and programs.
• To have the leadership skills to direct and inspire the staff of the university towards the accomplishment of its objectives.
• Ability to listen, to consult and to share information and ideas; and to have the negotiation skills.
• To have the planning and organizing skills in order to systematically plan a course of action for himself and others to ensure the accomplishment of specific objectives.
• Flexibility and capacity to focus on priorities, and to have the ability to anticipate problems and devise appropriate plans.
• Ability to integrate and work in international, multi-linguistic and multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Act as a model for timely accomplishment of assignments and punctuality.
• Good computer skills.

EDUCATION
The candidate must have at least Ph.D. degree or equivalent degree in any of the related areas of specializations of the university i.e. (Engineering, Electrical Machines and power, Technical Education, …) see also: www.iutoic-dhaka.edu

Work Experience
A minimum of 18 years of experience in a related profession. 

Languages
Fluent in English language, preferable to have some knowledge of at least one of the two official languages i.e. Arabic and French. 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• To be a Muslim national of one of the OIC Member States. 
• To be below fifty-six years of age.
• To be free of diseases and infirmities that may hinder the exercise of his/her duties
• To be either nominated by his/her State or his State should have no objection to his appointment.
• The date of birth and contact numbers are essential requirements to be available in the C.V. .

Please send your C.V. with a cover letter to
Cabinet of the Secretary General
OIC General Secretariat
P.O. Box 178, Jeddah 21411,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Fax: +966(12)6512288
Email: vacancy@oic-oci.org

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.