Expert - Internationalization and Woman Empowerment

United Arab Emirates University invites applications for the position of
Expert– Internationalization and Woman Empowerment.
United Arab Emirates University is the principal university of the UAE. It was
the first federal university to be founded (in ‎1976) and is therefore
approaching its 50th anniversary. UAEU remains the only fully comprehensive
university in the UAE. It is situated in the historic city of Al Ain, which is
about 100km inland from both Abu Dhabi and Dubai. UAEU is in the process of
transitioning into a research-intensive institution to be fit for its second
half-century. It enrolls approximately ‎15,000 students, with a growing
international student body.

The UAEU is a fully comprehensive university with a highly international
faculty (currently there are faculty members from ‎77 countries). The
University would like to build its international reputation by establishing
partnerships with other like-minded universities. Currently UAEU holds the
presidency of the Asian Universities Alliance, it is accredited by the Western
Association of School and Colleges and many of its programs are accredited by
relevant international organizations. Despite this the University feels that
it could further enhance its international reputation, brand, and
relationships. This could be (and is not limited to) building relationships
with other universities, membership of other associations of universities both
in the region and globally, arranging student exchange programs and dual
degree programs. The University also aims to increase the number of
international students studying on the Al Ain campus. UAEU therefore seeks
someone to lead this broad internationalization campaign.

Alongside the internationalization portfolio UAEU this role will work to
create meaningful vocational training opportunities for woman, and to
implement the Women’s Empowerment Program which seeks to empower women to
reach short term and long-term goals through one-on-one counseling and
training, connecting women to existing services and removing barriers. UAEU
has a predominantly female student body (ca75% of undergraduates are female)
however this is not reflected in the composition of the faculty (‎264 female
compared to ‎699 male). We seek someone to lead our EDI (Equity, Diversity and
Inclusion) initiative. UAEU wishes to ensure that it creates a work
environment that presents equal opportunities for all and eliminates barriers
to success.

Minimum Qualification
* MS Degree or equivalent in International Affairs, Human Rights, International Development and Diplomacy, Communications, Law, Political Science
* Excellent international network and experience of working in international organizations and building international partnerships
* At least ‎3 years of experience of interaction with business processes of women empowerment state structures.
* A minimum of ‎7 years of relevant national/international working experience in international development, with an emphasis on civil society partnership building.
Preferred Qualification
* Management experience in a global multicultural setting
* Knowledge of leveraging public-private partnerships and programs
* Experience in project approvals, management and monitoring an asset
* Experience in inter-agency/multi-actor collaboration highly desirable
* Excellent communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.
 Proven success achieving goals and working effectively with all levels of
staff in a multicultural environment.