Director of the Mpala Secretariat, Princeton University

Princeton University is seeking a senior leader for an emerging office at Princeton University that will support their partnership with the Mpala Research Centre in Kenya.

The inaugural Director of the Mpala Secretariat will oversee Princeton’s programmatic and operational engagement with this 48,000-acre research campus in Kenya.  They will be responsible for operationalizing the University’s role as managing partner of Mpala (focused on safety, security, finances, risk mitigation, and infrastructure) and for leading a dramatic and durable increase in Princeton faculty and student activity at Mpala.  Beyond the Mpala responsibilities, the Director will serve as a general strategic partner and deputy to Aly Kassam-Remtulla, PhD, Vice Provost for International Affairs, Princeton University.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of world-class research and teaching, especially in environmental sciences; extensive experience working with faculty members and students, ideally in a field-based context; significant experience in financial management; and experience working with African scholars and institutions.  A doctorate in a natural or social science field is preferred.  The position is based in Princeton and the person will need to have authorization to work in the United States.

You can read more about the role at the below link:

https://main-princeton.icims.com/jobs/19761/director-of-mpala-secretariat/job?hub=15&_gl=1*1a8ovae*_ga*NjIyMDk3NzQwLjE3MTUzNTg0NDk.*_ga_5Y2BYGL910*MTcyNjE3MDM0My41My4xLjE3MjYxNzA0NjMuNS4wLjA.&mobile=false&width=1110&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240

 

September 18, 2024

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