IOM : Consultancy for improving university competitiveness – Skopje
JOB DETAIL
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
One or more of the following:
- Establish/upgrade the digitalisation of administrative activities of all university units.
- Improve the existing university student service systems (for all study cycles).
- Improve the position and ranking of a university (Academic ranking of world universities), published by well-known organisations/research centres.
- Increase a university’s attractiveness for studying by international students (for all study cycles).
- Establish scientific diplomacy to promote scientific achievements and university scholars and create liaisons for scientific and academic collaborations, with a presumption of increased access to research resources outside the country.
- Increase the visibility of the scientific research results of the university units in the country and their application in the creation of policies in certain areas.
- Lecture short-term modules as a visiting professor.
- Improve the quality of the educational process.
- Develop new curricula.
- Transfer technology in certain scientific fields.
- Advancing and exchanging knowledge from certain scientific fields.
- Share experiences and best practices (protocols) in different forms in certain scientific fields.
- Prepare proposals for joint projects for application to funds outside the country.
- Conduct joint work on scientific research and research-development problems and challenges in certain areas, which are ongoing or planned this year or next.
- Publish joint scientific papers.
- Foster academic networks between local universities and other academic institutions abroad to enhance knowledge exchange and partnerships.
- Promote gender equality in academia by engaging and supporting female students, researchers, and faculty.
Education
- PhD Degree (diploma)
Experience
- Minimum five years of relevant professional experience in academia in at least one of the Core Functions/Responsibilities.
- Experience in preparing written reports accurately and concisely.
- Full computer literacy, including familiarity with research tools.
- Proven capacity to coordinate all administrative and technical aspects of the consultancy.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective relationships.
Languages
- Excellent written and spoken English for specific purposes.
Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment:
The implementation of the tasks set will lead to the following outputs:
- Report on the work performed.
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results:
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- Satisfactory completion of tasks indicated in this ToR.
- Received and accepted report.
Travel required
- The Consultant will have to travel to North Macedonia for a month (Skopje and Tetovo).
Required Competencies
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment when meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others and makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
- Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
- Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Notes
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates may be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
- IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accidents or illnesses and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
- IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts during the recruitment process.
- IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
- Please attach your updated CV, Cover Letter, and the name and contact information of two referees.
For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: No requirements
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