Location: Baish, Jazan Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
PINZ has been selected to provide
training and management services for the new Saudi Electric Services
Polytechnic (SESP). The polytechnic opens in September 2012 when an
initial intake of around 470 male students starts a 2.5-year training
program. The students selected are likely to be high school graduates at
beginner English levels. All students will be male.
The overall training program is a
year of ESL and Foundation Studies; a year of technical training focused
on mechanical and electrical engineering; and six months of on-the-job
training in the power utility industry and related sectors. Foundation
studies topics will focus on mathematics, physics, health and safety and
IT.
The SESP will offer Saudi nationals a
credible and relevant qualification, modern facilities and a supportive
student environment. The aim is to produce highly competent work-ready
graduates for industry. To achieve this, the SESP will liaise closely
with its business partners and local community organizations and with
international education providers.
Industry Liaison Director
PINZ is seeking expressions of
interest from qualified candidates with strong industry liaison and
tertiary education sector experience. The Industry Liaison Director
(ILD) reports to the Team Leader, and is accountable for all aspects of
industry liaison and partnerships, marketing, student recruitment and
communications for the SESP. Institute. The ILD, supported by the
Student Registrar, is expected to work closely with the Team Leader; the
strategic partners (TVTC and SEC); local business, industry and
community; and the students.
Role Purpose
- Planning and development of marketing, communication and relationship plan
- Establish, develop and oversee marketing strategy, and promotion/branding, including – with the IT Administrator - oversee development of SESP website
- Develop and maintain student recruitment policy
- Develop registrar policies and procedures
- Develop industry liaison partnerships
- Develop, implement and maintain an effective Saudisation strategy
- Foster and manage strong relationships with all stakeholders groups.
Package
Overall package for this role is
competitively valued at around SAR525,000 (negotiable, subject to
experience). It includes accommodation and local transport allowance;
furnished accommodation with utilities and internet; a one-off
relocation allowance; generous leave entitlement; private medical
insurance; the two initial one way economy class flights to Saudi; and
subsequent return economy class flights (for candidate and partner) for
each additional year of service.
Application Requirements
- All candidates will need to be approved by PINZ initially and then validated with the SESP Steering Committee prior to their appointment being confirmed. The following are essential requirements for candidates:
- A tertiary qualification, preferably at Masters level (it is preferable that a candidate has experience developing tertiary/educational organizations in the Middle East region);
- Significant experience in marketing and business development;
- Proven academic leadership experience;
- Experience in the development and implementation of business plans, policy, procedures and practices;
- Have the ability to be innovative, to question the status quo and to adapt to changing circumstances;
- Highly developed interpersonal and relationship skills; and
- Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues to resolve issues and meet agreed outcomes
Application Process
If you are interested in this role, please provide the following information:
Covering Letter to indicate: (i)
reason for interest in role, (ii) your strengths, (iii) possible
challenges in taking on role, and (iv) an indication of whether
relocation is to be through paid secondment or leave without pay, if
applicable. Detailed CV; scan copies of work references (minimum of 3)
or contact details for 3 referees, recent colour photo, scan of
transcripts of all academic qualification(s), and professional
development courses. The combined size limit of all email attachments
must be 1MB or less. CVs must be in MS Word format. Scanned Passport bio-data page
Initial enquiries and all subsequent
completed applications should be sent direct to Ms.
Mi-Ann Carasig,
Admin Executive at PINZ Bahrain
office, mi-annc@pinz.co.nz. Deadline for
receipt of completed applications is as soon as possible as the
institute opens 1 September 2012. PINZ is looking to interview
immediately with the approved applicant to start as soon as available.
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