Industry Liaison Director - Saudi Electric Services Polytechnic (SESP)

Job Description

Role: Industry Liaison Director - Saudi Electric Services Polytechnic (SESP)

Location: Baish, Jazan Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

PINZ has been contracted to provide training and management services for the new Saudi Electric Services Polytechnic (SESP). The polytechnic, based in Baish in Saudi Arabia’s Jizan province, opened in September 2012 with an intake of 430 male students who started a 2.5-year training program. The students selected are mostly high school graduates at beginner English levels.

The training program begins with a year of ESL and foundation studies (maths, physics, health & safety and IT); followed by a year of technical training focused on mechanical and electrical engineering. Six months of on-the-job training in the power utility industry and related sectors completes their Diploma.

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 (Technical Vocational Training Commission and Saudi Electricity Company); local business, industry and community; and the students.

Role Purpose

1. Responsible for achieving positive industry liaison; where training is aligned to industry needs;
2. Planning and development of marketing, communication and relationship plan
3. Establish, develop and oversee marketing strategy, and promotion/branding, including – with the IT Administrator - oversee development of SESP website
4. Develop and maintain student recruitment policy
5. Develop registrar policies and procedures
6. Develop industry liaison partnerships
7. Develop, implement and maintain an effective Saudisation strategy
8. Foster and manage strong relationships with all stakeholders groups.

Package

Overall package for this role is valued at around SAR495,000. It includes salary (SAR397,000 negotiable, subject to experience), accommodation and local transport allowance; furnished 2-bedroom accommodation with utilities and internet; a one-off relocation allowance; private medical insurance; an initial one way economy class flight to Saudi; and subsequent return economy class flights (for candidate and partner) for each additional year of service. Note that GBP1 = SAR6.05 and USD1 = SAR3.65 as at 13/12/12.

Application Requirements

All candidates need to be approved by PINZ initially, then validated with the SESP prior to their appointment being confirmed. Candidates are assessed according to the following criteria:

• Resilience, courage and the ability to lead the institution’s liaison with industry;
• 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 send us an updated CV that highlights skills and experience relevant to role requirements, and a cover letter to indicate: (i) reason for interest in role; (ii) strengths you would bring to the role; and (iii) possible challenges in taking on role.

Applications will be accepted until the role is filled. Note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

About the Organization

PINZ is an international project management and consulting firm with a proven track record of success throughout Asia, the Pacific and the Middle East.

Our services include; system reform, capacity building, institutional development, qualifications frameworks, curriculum development and reform, quality assurance, and higher education and training.

We specialize in delivering projects in the education and wider social sector. We manage programmes in finance and governance, health education and training, government reform, monitoring and evaluation, and program review and design.

Our clients include; national governments, private sector organizations, multi-lateral (World Bank Group, Asian Development Bank, ILO, UNESCO) and bi-lateral (NZAID, AusAID) agencies.