Programme Leader - Business and Leadership Studies

About the role

Tangaza University College is looking for a Programme Leader for the Department of Business and Leadership Studies in Nairobi. Reporting to the Dean, SBEST, the role offers strong academic and administrative guidance for the university's business, economics and leadership programmes, ensuring high-quality education that meets national regulations and supports the university's goals.

Key responsibilities

• Guide and coordinate the design, delivery and continual evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in business, economics, management and leadership.
• Ensure alignment with the Commission for University Education (CUE) requirements, including curriculum standards, examination frameworks and programme accreditation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional bodies on syllabi, assessments, exam moderation and content regulation, and monitor assessment moderation, second marking and academic integrity.
• Serve as an academic leader for students, manage student performance, handle complaints and oversee instructor mentoring.
• Contribute to lectures, supervise student projects and research, and coordinate internships and practicums.
• Lead initiatives such as entrepreneurship and incubation programmes, executive and short-course training, e-learning or industry partnerships.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for classes, internships and assessments, and build partnerships with businesses, financial institutions, development agencies, professional bodies, community organisations and alumni.
• Prepare programme reports on performance, quality assurance and student progression for faculty governance bodies, and market the department's programmes locally and internationally.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Leadership or a related field, a master's degree in a relevant field and a PhD in the relevant field.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in a chartered university or accredited higher learning institution, including at least 2 years in an administrative leadership role.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in business, finance, economics, management or consultancy.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, such as research and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in curriculum implementation, examination administration and staff supervision.
• Experience in resource mobilization, including securing grants and leading academic development projects.

Required skills

• Strong business competence: economics, management, finance, entrepreneurship and organizational leadership.
• Budget management, faculty development and partnership building between universities and industry or communities.
• Leadership, communication, people management, organizational and time-management skills, with a focus on student-centered initiatives and strategic planning.