Job Offers at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Job Summary

• The role is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the group of companies. This role involves overseeing all aspects of the group’s operations, driving business growth, and ensuring the delivery of innovative solutions to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and communicate the group's vision and strategic directions.
• Establish and oversee the implementation of long-term business strategies and objectives.
• Oversee the effective allocation of resources, including human capital and budget management
• Drive the implementation of metrics to measure operational performance and ensure accountability across the various businesses.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
• Steer marketing efforts to promote the group’s services and attract new clients.
• Lead negotiations with clients to secure favorable terms and agreements.
• Position the group of companies as thought leaders in their respective industries through innovative campaigns and initiatives.

Required Experience and Capabilities

• Minimum of a First Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Mass Communication, or a related field is essential.
• An MBA is an added advantage
• Relevant professional certifications in digital marketing, advertising, project management (e.g., PMP)
• At least 15 years post-qualification experience, 7 of which must have been spent in a senior managerial/Executive leadership role within Creative Advertising, Marketing, Out-of-Home Advertising and Media Planning and Buying space
• A strategic thinker with a global mindset and ability to lead effectively across borders, serving a multitude of diverse stakeholders
• Proven track record of success in leading exponential business

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Job Summary

The Vice-Chancellor will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the University, providing strategic leadership to achieve the institution’s vision of academic and operational excellence. The role involves leading the university to financial self-sustainability, building strong local and international partnerships, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage academic and non-academic partnerships with high-ranking international institutions within the first year of appointment.
• Represent the university in diverse external constituencies, including civic leaders, donors, and alumni.
• Spearhead policy formulation, strategic planning, and initiatives to achieve academic and professional excellence.
• Provide leadership in academic standards, programme review, curriculum development, and long-range planning.
• Serve as a member of the Governing Council, presenting recommendations and ensuring efficient governance.
• Promote harmony and collaboration among staff, students, and the university’s stakeholders.
• Develop budgetary strategies, oversee resource allocation, and ensure financial accountability across departments.

Requirements

• A distinguished academic scholar with a rank of Professor in social sciences or related fields and at least eight (8) years of experience at that level.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of leadership experience within an academic environment.
• Proven ability to attract funding and establish partnerships with local and international organisations.
• Visionary and highly committed to the accelerated development of institutions
• Exceptional strategic management and team building abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to maintain harmony and mobilise resources effectively.