Pan-African Conferences

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS-

As part of activities for 2017, Pan-African Conferences will be conducting series of BREAKFAST MEETINGS with TOP POLICYMAKERS in Abuja, Lagos, Accra, Pretoria, Cape Town, Nairobi, Cairo and Tunis. These meetings will be published in 'The Journal of Pan-African Conferences' (ISSN-9876-5432) monthly. In respect thereof, we call on the general public to nominate attendees for any of the locations listed above.

Self nominees must have a detailed profile on LinkedIn, while 3rd party nominations must be accompanied with a LinkedIn profile link.

VACANCIES-

DEAN OF ADMINISTRATION (4 positions)
Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Tunisia

NB- This is a volunteer service with good compensation
We are currently seeking exceptional candidates (Volunteers/ Part-Time) to serve as Dean of Administration (Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Tunisia)

Job Title: Dean of Administration
Reporting to – Vice President and Dean of Conference

Ref: DOA- GH or DOA-SA or DOA-KE or DOA-TN
Location(s): Accra, Cape Town/ Pretoria, Nairobi, Tunis

Responsibilities
Advise and coordinate all aspects of implementing country programs within time, cost and quality constraints
Directly manage the initiation and completion phases of programs and liaise with Vice President and Dean of Conference on behalf of the organisation
Manage, Monitor and Evaluate country programs and support contractors.
Build and manage relationships with Patrons, Fellows, Academia and Policy makers on behalf of the organisation

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Minimum of Bachelor's degree. A PhD will be an added advantage.
Excellent Leadership, Organisational and Communication skills.
Experience in establishing and building strong collaborative relationship with Government agencies, Academia and other stakeholders.
A minimum of 10 years’ experience, at least 8 years of which must be at senior management position.
Significant experience within the Academia will be an added advantage.
Remuneration
Competitive compensation package and challenging prospects await the successful candidate.

Application Closing Date
5th January, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should quote the corresponding reference number as the subject and e-mail your Curriculum Vitae (prepared as an MS Word document) with contact telephone numbers, current work location, e-mail address and scanned passport-size photograph to the recruiter- [email protected]

Note: All applications will be treated in strict confidence and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

College of Deans-
The College of Deans play a central role in the strategic development and overall performance of the organization. It has ultimate responsibility for defining the organization’s mission, character, and future direction, and for overseeing progress against the organization’s strategic plan. As the governing body of the organization, the College of Deans is accountable for the organizational activities, taking all final decisions on matters of fundamental concern within its remit. The Vice President and Dean of Conference is a member of the College of Deans and is responsible for the executive management of the organization and for advising the College of Deans on its strategic direction. All members of the College of Deans include individuals with backgrounds in business, the professions, commerce, education, and the public and voluntary sectors. They are appointed based on their understanding of and commitment to the vision and values of the organization, enthusiasm about its development, the quality of their contributions to institutional governance and the independent and constructive advice that they can offer.

The President College of Deans-

The President is the lay head of the organization and one of its most prominent ambassadors. The President plays a key role in the business of the organization but does not become involved in day-to-day executive management, which is the responsibility of the Vice President and Dean of Conference. The President particularly maintains a constructive working relationship with the Vice-President and Dean of Conference. This is mutually supportive, but incorporates the checks and balances imposed by the different roles each has within its sphere of activity. The President is an advocate of the organization working to raise the organization’s profile and advance its interests nationally and internationally.

Vice President and Dean of Conference-

The Vice President and Dean of Conference is the principal conference and administrative officer of the organization. The Vice President and Dean of Conference is a member of the College of Deans and is responsible for the executive management of the organization and for advising the College of Deans on its strategic direction. The Vice President and Dean of Conference chairs the Conference and Special Program Committee, Rules and Privileges Committee and the Finance Committee. The Vice President and Dean of Conference provides leadership to the whole organization, represent the organization externally, secure a financial base sufficient to allow the delivery of the organization's mission, aims and objectives and performs certain important ceremonial and civic duties.

Dean of Business-

The Dean of Business particularly maintains a constructive working relationship with the Vice-President and Dean of Conference to determine the long-term strategic objectives of the organization. The Dean of Business ensures the business growth of the organization by advising and consulting with the Vice President and Dean of Conference on key development activities to ensure they are delivered in accordance with the organisational strategy. The Dean of Business ensures the effective achievement of the business development functional objectives, through the leadership of the Vice President and Dean of Conference, by aligning key objectives to maximise individual and organizational performance. The Dean of Business also supports the overall process of management and corporate decision-making to ensure the organisation maximises its short, medium and long-term profitability and shareholder returns.

Dean of Letters-

The Dean of Letters also known as the editor-in-chief is responsible for the overall quality and content of all publications of the Pan-African Conferences. The Dean of Letters acts as official representative in all external affairs. The Dean of Letters sets the journalistic standards and provides a vision for all persons who serve as Editors and Peer Reviewers in any publication of the Pan-African Conferences. The Dean of Letters particularly maintains a constructive working relationship with the Vice-President and Dean of Conference to determine the long-term strategic objectives of the organization in all issues concerning publications including hiring, firing, running corrections and matters of libel.

Dean of Patrons-

The Dean of Patrons exercises leadership in creating, planning, and implementing activities that deliver the optimal patron experience while achieving the aims and objectives of the Pan-African Conferences. ‘Patrons’ are defined as high profile, high net worth donors, guests, and visitors who share the vision and enthusiasm of Pan-African Conferences. The ‘patron experience’ includes all patron activities, from inquiry to admission into the ‘Order of Patrons’. Patrons are the face of Pan-African Conferences. The Dean of Patrons particularly maintains a constructive working relationship with the Chief Registrar in overseeing the creation and maintenance of a seamless and on-going relationship with each patron.

Dean of Fellows-

The Dean of Fellows’ primary responsibility is help promote activities of Pan-African Conferences among members. The Dean of Fellows in a constructive working relationship with the Chief Registrar create new memberships and retain existing ones, they ensure that fellows are involved in the activities of Pan-African Conferences through quality committees and programs. The Dean of Fellows motivate members to support, personally and financially, an aggressive Pan-African Conferences’ program. The Dean of Fellows analyse and interpret the needs of members and recommend revisions in the program of work accordingly so as to render increasing improved service and assistance that will make membership more valuable. The Dean of Fellows assist the Vice President and Dean of Conference with selecting Committee chairs and keeping the committees charged and motivated on the overall mission of Pan-African Conferences’ goals and objectives.

Chief Registrar-

The Chief Registrar is responsible for the supervision and management of all administrative and operational functions of the ‘Office of the Vice President and Dean of Conference’ including but not limited to Patrons and Fellow's Affairs. The Chief Registrar ensures the integrity, accuracy, and security of all records; facilitate effective membership registration and enrolment into Pan-African Conferences programs. The Chief Registrar supervises the processes for the articulation, certification, enrolment, data verification, production of official document, and commencement ceremonies. The Chief Registrar interprets and enforces policies and regulations of the organization, College of Deans and Supervisors. The Chief Registrar serves as the secretary of the College of Deans.

College of Deans-
1. President College of Deans- Professor Mustapha Zubairu
2. Vice President / Dean of Conference- Abubakar Muhammad
3. The Dean of Business- Mr Habib Mustapha Ango
4. The Dean of Letters- Professor James Taar Tsaaior
5. The Dean Order of Patrons- Professor Hyginus Ekwuazi
6. The Dean Order of Fellows- Dr. Rekiya Abaji-Momoh
7. Chief Registrar- Barrister Queeneth Denen

MISSION STATEMENT
Pan-African Conferences’ Mission:-

‘To preserve and enhance a legacy of learning, scholarship, and free inquiry’

This mission statement captures Pan-African Conferences’ commitment to advance the recognition of the role of Africa in serving society today. By providing advocacy, leadership and service for Africans, the organization will play a key role in assisting Africa as it passes from the industrial era of the twentieth century to the new knowledge-based society of the twenty-first century.

Guiding Quote:-

‘Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today’ – Malcom X

Framing the Mission Statement:-

Resting on the shoulders of the first Pan-African Conference of 1900, the Pan-African Conferences is geared towards the promotion of Pan-Africanism worldwide. Pan-African Conferences will aptly represent and advocate for nearly all Pan-African Conferences in Africa and in the diaspora.
In articulating its mission, the organization seeks to energize its operation, engage relevant stakeholders, set priorities for strategic action, and underscore its commitment to continuously improve advocacy for Africans and friends of Africa. Our values are hinged on the following abilities:

• Provide a Pan-African voice and advocacy for Africans and friends of Africa at home and in the diaspora.
• Serve as a Pan-African Resource Center;
• Create opportunities for peer networking and interaction at all levels, professional initiatives and dialogue;
• Encourage a shared commitment to Pan-Africanism;
• Offer leadership and career development opportunities.

Core Values Statement:-

Core values are an organization's essential and enduring tenets. They represent the set of beliefs on which an organization bases all its actions and policies. Whereas the mission states what an organization does and its reason for being, the core values define the vital tenets undergirding how the organization will operate both to accomplish its work and to achieve its vision. These core values provide the touchstones for important judgments and decisions to be made by Pan-African Conferences’ leadership and staff.

Core Values:-

Integrity: Pan-African Conferences places fairness and honesty at the center of all of its policies and operations.

Excellence: Pan-African Conferences provides services and support of the highest quality to its members and partners.

Leadership: Pan-African Conferences promotes the development of a community of learned fellows.

Learning: Pan-African Conferences functions as a learning organization, continuously adapting and improving its services for learning in the field and ensuring that members have the flexibility to meet a wide variety of needs.

Diversity: Pan-African Conferences affirms that diversity is crucial to a democratic society that diversity enriches the educational experience, and that diversity respects and celebrates differences among institutions and individuals alike.

Commitment: Pan-African Conferences advances the community and the success of its member colleges through conferences, seminars, workshops, breakfast meetings etc.

Connectedness: Pan-African Conferences fosters a sense of community and responsiveness that supports the ability of its members to network locally, nationally, and internationally, to learn from each other, and to leverage their resources for action.


Pan-African Conferences’ Vision:

Pan-African Conferences will be a bold leader in promoting Pa-Africanism where all have access to the learning needed to participate productively in their communities and in the economy. Through Pan-African Conferences leadership, our programs will increasingly be recognized as the gateway to the Pan-African dream.

Pan-African Conferences will pursue this vision by:

1. Expanding its role as Pan-African's primary voice for guaranteeing access to and accountability for useful knowledge
2. Influencing federal policy decisions relevant to higher learning as well as media coverage that promotes awareness and understanding of the critical factors of Pan-Africans
3. Fostering partnerships individuals, institutions, corporate learning centers, and businesses that will insure that all Pan-Africans have optimal learning opportunities to meet their goals efficiently and effectively
4. Developing Pan-African leaders at all levels who understand and share a deep commitment to the Pan-African Conferences mission and core values
5. Providing the best and most accessible information to the media, faculty, researchers, policymakers, and the public regarding Pan-African Conferences, learning, trends shaping education, emerging jobs and exemplary programs
6. Supporting communities to prepare learners to be effective in a global society
7. Empowering Africans to grow as a global force for learning by disseminating information and promoting international partnerships between global communities seeking collaborative opportunities.
8. Creating a deeper and broader sense of connectedness among Pan-Africans through technology

In a world where more and more critical decisions demand sound information, productive actions require the best resources, and mass communication demands articulate spokespersons, Pan-African Conferences will be an agile, aggressive leader promoting better understanding of Pan-African Conferences as essential resources for the global vitality.
Pursuing this vision will require collaborations with other stakeholders, with university-based community programs, as well as with other educational associations. Specific initiatives will be based on identified need and the availability of resources. Given the sizeable turnover that is occurring globally, potential initiatives include new opportunities for professional development in leadership as well as the expansion of executive development. With technology available that can provide for rapid sharing of information, the organization will pursue ways to accelerate access to resources on best practices in creating learning opportunities.
Given the transition from an industrial economy to one where knowledge and skill sets are the crucial determinants of career achievement, Pan-African Conferences should explore potential partnerships for monitoring and distributing information about the impact of social, technological, and economic trends.
Engaging with its members and partner institutions in new ways to leverage new opportunities, Pan-African Conferences will deepen relations built on trust and confidence while also challenging communities and individuals to grow and develop even greater competence in areas such as learning accountability, diversity, and globalization.