Co-ordinator: International Relations at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

The key performance areas of the incumbent include the following: 

• External/internal liaison in line with providing an excellent client service.
• Work with the Manager to develop a comprehensive portfolio of international capacity development programmes and work packages in line with UWC’s strategic direction and needs.
• Coordinate and facilitate student exchange and study abroad programmes.
• Coordinate Internationalisation at Home and Internationalisation of the Curriculum activities.
• Liaison of the partnerships across networks.
• Support the Directorate, in taking responsibility for the coordination of international projects and student exchange
• Coordination of International Relation’s office administration inclusive of Project Administration and Financial Administration 
• Arrange activities in support of the programme & project objectives.
• Ensure that financial obligations are adhered to for project and exchange student coordination.
• Report generation.
• Collating information and providing feedback to the Manager and the partners as required.

 
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience)

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification at an NQF Level 7
• 5 years’ relevant experience working within the Higher Education sector
• 3 years of the 5 years should be of the International and African Higher Education sector

Required competencies (skills, knowledge and behavioural attributes): 

• Ability to work independently and ability to use his/her own initiative to resolve problems and to be pro-active to get things done.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work in a team and work under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail and deadlines.
• Understanding of protocols when dealing with high-level international guests.
• Financial coordination and project management skills.
• Ability to deal with conflict.
• Working knowledge of MS WORD, MS EXCEL and MS PowerPoint.