Associate Director - Africa Partnetships, Global Engagement Office

Role Summary : The Manager for Africa Partnerships will spearhead Kumaraguru Institutions’ outreach and collaborations with universities, governments, NGOs, and industries in African countries. The role will focus on building strategic academic partnerships, student / faculty mobility, joint research initiatives, and capacity-building programs, positioning Kumaraguru as a trusted education partner in Africa.Key Responsibilities : 1. Partnership Development

• Identify and build partnerships with universities, ministries of education, researchcouncils, and industry bodies across Africa.
• Facilitate signing and execution of MoUs, twinning programs, and joint academicinitiatives.
• Explore opportunities in consultancy, training, and executive education for Africaninstitutions.2. Student & Faculty Mobility
• Develop frameworks for African students to pursue higher education at KI.
• Design exchange programs and summer schools for mutual learning.
• Coordinate faculty exchanges, visiting lectureships, and collaborative teaching.3. Research & Projects
• Scout and connect faculty to collaborative research opportunities with Africanpartners.
• Identify funding opportunities (World