Welcome to IOU Careers!

Thank you for your interest in employment at International Open University. Explore the wide range of career opportunities available at IOU, establish a personal profile, and apply for open positions.

Eligible candidates are required to submit their recently updated CVs to careers@iou.edu.gm.

Featured Jobs:

Vacancy No: 1

Vice Chancellor

Job Description:
The Vice-Chancellor is the chief executive officer of the university, responsible for providing visionary leadership, strategic direction, and overall management to ensure the institution’s growth, academic excellence, and operational efficiency. The Vice-Chancellor will foster a culture of academic innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and accountability. Click here to view complete details

Qualifications:
A doctoral degree or equivalent in a relevant field from an accredited institution. The candidate should have a distinguished academic record, must hold the rank of Professor, ideally with a strong research background.

Experience:
A minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education, with a proven track record of success in academic administration, strategic planning, and financial management.

Skills:

• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to build consensus and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Location:
The Gambia

Deadline:
20th of September, 2024

Apply Now:
Submit your resume, covering letter, and professional references to careers@iou.edu.gm

Vacancy No: 2

Web Developer

Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science

Experience

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience PHP, MySQL, Javascript, CSS is mandatory
• Fluent in English
• Any knowledge of PHP frameworks like Laravel, and/or experience with JS frameworks are favourable

Location:
Remote Work

Deadline:
8th of September, 2024

Apply Now:
Upload your CVs and fill out a form on https://bit.ly/IOUwebDeveloper
For further inquiries contact us on careers@iou.edu.gm

Closed vacancies

Vacancy is closed

HoD: Department of Psychology

Role:
Academic

Job Description:

The International Open University (IOU) aims to provide global access to quality education programs for students at virtually no cost. Its mission is to change the Muslim Nation and the world situation through appropriate, Islamized and easily manageable education. Making authentic Islamic knowledge readily available to the world through the Internet solely for Allah’s pleasure is a noble life-goal Click here to view complete detail

Qualifications:
PhD in any specialised area of Psychology.

Experience

• At least 10 years teaching experience including five-years post-PhD experience.
• Managing academic research projects. Curriculum development.

Publications:
At least ten research papers published in reputed refereed academic journals.

Location:
Remote Work

Deadline:
31st January, 2024

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Vacancy is closed

Vacancy is closed

HR Specialist

Role:
Administrative

Qualifications:
Bachelors/Masters Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the field of Human Resources Management

Location:
Remote Work

Deadline:
28th January, 2024

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Vacancy is closed

Vacancy is closed

Director of Administration HQ

Role:
Administrative

Job Description:

The Director of Administration is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing and actively managing the day-to-day operations of the office. This dynamic and hands-on position requires a proactive individual capable of taking charge, implementing efficient processes, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the administrative aspects and daily operational activities at the HQ. This position carries the responsibility of ensuring that the staff under this position perform their duties in a professional and timely manner.

Qualifications:
Masters degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of prior experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience in a leadership role with hands-on management of administrative operations.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with administrative software and technologies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with financial management and budgeting processes.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Location:
Head Quarters – The Gambia

Deadline:
12th of December, 2023

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Vacancy is closed

Vacancy is closed

Head of Department – Education

Role:
Academic

Job Description:
The Head of Department of Education will be responsible for providing strong leadership in administering the department. It is a highly demanding role requiring strategic and operational leadership, vision and engagement along with dedication and commitment. Click here to view complete detail

Minimum Education:
Essential: PhD in any specialised area of Education or Special Education.
Desirable: Post-Doc qualification in any of the above areas.

Skills

• At least 10 years teaching experience including five-years post-PhD experience.
• Managing academic research projects.
• Curriculum development.

Location:
Remote Work

Deadline:
25th of April 2023

Apply Now:
Vacancy is closed

Vacancy is closed

Head Librarian

Role:
Academic

Job Description:

Responsibilities outlined below is only a summary of what is required to carry out this job in a most productive way. These points only reflect the mode of selection process on which the decision of appointment will be made.. Click here to view complete detail

Qualifications:
BA / BS in Library Science along with excellent computer skills

Experience

• At least five-year’s experience of developing and administering digital library and relevant resources
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English

Languages:

• Essential: Excellent written and verbal skills in English
• Desirable: Fluency in Arabic

Location:
Remote Work

Deadline:
28th November 2023

Apply Now:
Vacancy is closed

Vacancy is closed

Academic Coordinator and Course Facilitator

Role:
Academic

Job Description:
As an academic coordinator and course facilitator, you will coordinate administration and delivery of courses, and teach in selected courses offered in the English Language Centre and Continuing Education Unit. Click here to view complete detail

Minimum Education:
Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Education, Linguistics or Applied Linguistics is essential with a TESOL/TEFL/CELTA qualification; a postgraduate degree is preferred.

Skills

• Proven record in academic, student service, and administrative roles.
• Five years of teaching/facilitation experience (including online learning).
• Familiarity with ESL networks and teaching frameworks.
• Familiarity with working with educational policies.
• Familiarity with online learning management systems (Moodle).
• Familiarity with continuing education and professional development.

Location:
Remote Work

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Vacancy is closed

Vacancy is closed

Donations Manager

Role:
Fundraising

Job Description:
To provide administrative and strategic development to aid the process of donor care management. Establish a framework of operations, standards and processes that facilitate a streamline process of donation processing and donor care management. Additionally, to be responsible for giving financial and statistical clarity on income amounts and donation trends periodically with a heavy focus on data analytics. Lead the department in maintaining donors, nurturing the donor’s ongoing support, building trust, rapport and providing insights to help the fundraising and marketing endeavors and ultimately drive business decisions.
Click here to view complete detail

Minimum Education:
Educated to A-level Standard
Degree in relevant field or equivalent by experience

Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational and effective time management skills
• Good ICT skills including software packages e.g., Office 365
• Good understanding of Zakat
• Strong analytical skills – Excellent data/financial recording and reporting skills, including accuracy and attention to detail
• Confidence to represent IOU at events and on other occasions

Location:
Remote Work

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Vacancy is closed

Vacancy is closed

Insights Magazine Editor

Role:
Marketing

Job Description:
Overseeing the content and quality of the Insights Magazine publication and ensuring that the features are Islamic, topical, interesting and informative.
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Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s degree in communications/journalism or related.

Experience
At least three years of work experience as a magazine or newspaper editor.

Location:
Remote Work

Apply Now:
Vacancy is closed

Vacancy is closed

HoD: Department of Psychology

Role:
Academic

Job Description:
The International Open University (IOU) aims to provide global access to quality education programs for students at virtually no cost. Its mission is to change the Muslim Nation and the world situation through appropriate, Islamized and easily manageable education. Making authentic Islamic knowledge readily available to the world through the Internet solely for Allah’s pleasure is a noble life-goal and a mission well worth sacrificing all of one’s energies and means for.
Click here to view complete detail

Minimum Education:
PhD in any specialised area of Psychology.

Experience
At least 10 years teaching experience including five-years post-PhD experience.

Location:
Remote Work

Apply Now:
Vacancy is closed

Vacancy is closed

Publication Officer

Role:
Administrative

Job Description:
The post-holder will be responsible for proofreading and editing of a wide range of academic manuscripts including books, research papers, essays, and other publishing material.
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Minimum Education:
Masters in English or Islamic Studies or in any discipline of Social Sciences or  Humanities with strong Islamic background

Experience
5 years relevant experience

Location:
Remote Work

Apply Now:
Vacancy is closed

Vacancy is closed

Quality Assurance Officer (Gambia)

Role:
Administrative

Job Description:
The Quality Assurance Officer is responsible for the operational management and support of
academic standards and quality enhancement across the university.
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Minimum Education:
A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Experience
5 years relevant experience

Location:
Gambia

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Vacancy is closed

Vacancy is closed

Lecturers Faculty of Education

Role:
Academic

Job Description:
The Lecturer is responsible for providing a high-quality teaching and learning experience to students and for making ongoing contributions to the academic mission of IOU.
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Minimum Education:
Must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in the relevant field.

Experience
Minimum 5 years of teaching experience in the relevant field

Location:
Remote

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Vacancy is closed

Vacancy is closed

Digital Marketing Executive

Role:
Administrative

Job Description:
Lead the social media marketing aspects of the University promotions.
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Minimum Education:
Bachelors degree in Marketing, Sales or Business Administration

Experience
Experience working in service industries ideally Education

Location:
Remote

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Vacancy is closed

Vacancy is closed

Dean Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Role:
Administrative/Academic

Job Description:
The Dean will be academic and executive head of the faculty as such will be responsible directly to the Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academic
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Minimum Education:
PhD in any area of Islamic Sciences, Social Sciences or Humanities.

Experience
At least 15 years teaching and/or research experience.

Location:
Remote

Apply Now:

Vacancy is closed

Vacancy is closed

Director of Administration (Gambia)

Role:
Administrative

Job Description:
Responsible for all administrative aspects of the University’s headquarters (HQ), staffing, facilities, telecommunications, database management, fulfilment, purchasing, postals/receiving, etc.
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Minimum Education:
Master’s in administration, Humanities, Social Sciences or any related field

Minimum Experience:
At least 5 years of senior administration experience preferably in a higher education institution.

Location:
Gambia

Apply Now:
Vacancy is closed

Vacancy is closed

Head of Department of Business Administration

Role:
Academic Role

Job Description:
IOU gives high importance to provide quality education to its students around the world.
Presently, we are in the process of recruiting a Head of Department of Business Administration
who will be responsible for providing strong leadership in administering the department. It is a
highly demanding role requiring strategic and operational leadership, vision and engagement
along with dedication and commitment.
Click here to view complete detail

Minimum Education:
PhD in any specialised area of Management or Business Administration.

Minimum Experience:
At least 10 years teaching experience including five-years post-PhDexperience.

Publications:
At least ten research papers published in reputed refereed academic journals

Language:
Excellent written (academic) and verbal English skills

Location:
Remote

Apply Now:
Vacancy is closed

Vacancy is closed

Teaching Faculty in the Department of Education

Role:
Academic Role

Job Description:
IOU gives high importance to provide quality education to its students around the world. We intend to recruit a dynamic member of teaching faculty in the Department of Education who will be responsible for online teaching to our students.
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Minimum Education:
MA, MS of MPhil in any specialized area of Education or Special Education

Aptitude
Excellent ability to teach online classes

Language:
Native or near native English speaker
Excellent written (academic) and verbal English skills.

Location:
Remote

Apply Now:
Vacancy is closed

Vacancy is closed

Student Recruitment Officer

Role:
Administrative

Job Description:
Be a part of the recruitment team and be responsible for building awareness and growing enrolment at the institution.
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Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Sales

Location:
Remote

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Vacancy is closed

Vacancy is closed

Director of Information & Communication Technology

Role:
Administrative

Job Description:
As the ICT Director, responsible for the management, strategy and execution of IT infrastructure of the University.
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Minimum Education:
Bachelors or Masters Degree

Minimum Experience:
10 Years of experience as Senior Developer

Location:
Remote

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Vacancy is closed

Vacancy is closed

Director Research & Publications

Role:
Academic

Job Description:
Research and Publications who will be responsible for planning and implementing new research programs and protocols into in the university. It is a highly demanding role requiring strategic and operational leadership, vision and engagement within and outside of IOU. The post holder will develop a comprehensive multi-dimensional research strategy for the university with its short, medium and long run approaches.
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Minimum Education:
PhD in any area of Islamic Sciences, Social Sciences or Humanities.

Minimum Experience:
At least 15 research papers published in reputed refereed academic journals.

Location:
Remote

Apply Now:
Vacancy is closed

Vacancy is closed

Recruitment of Research & Publication Officer

Role:
Academic

Job Description:
Research and publication is an important activity in every international organisation especially in universities. In IOU, the Research and Publications Officer will be responsible for a variety of jobs mentioned hereunder. It is a highly demanding role requiring strategic approach in performing diversified responsibilities.
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Minimum Education:
MA in Islamic Studies or in any discipline of Social Sciences or Humanities with strong Islamic background

Minimum Experience:`
At least five-year’s experience of:
o Editing
o Proofreading
o Typesetting / formatting (relevant softwares)
o Publishing of academic documents

Location:
Remote

Apply Now:
Vacancy is closed

Vacancy is closed

Recruitment of Teaching Faculty in the Department of Education

Role:
Academic

Job Description:
IOU gives high importance to provide quality education to its students around the world. We intend to recruit a dynamic member of teaching faculty in the Department of Education who will be responsible for online teaching to our students.
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Minimum Education:
MA, MS of MPhil in any specialised area of Education or Special Education

Minimum Experience:`

Location:
Remote

Apply Now:
Vacancy is closed

Vacancy is closed

Recruitment of Head of Department of Education

Role:
Academic

Job Description:
IOU gives high importance to provide quality education to its students around the world. Presently, we are in the process of recruiting a Head of Department of Education who will be responsible for providing strong leadership in administering the department. It is a highly demanding role requiring strategic and operational leadership, vision and engagement along with dedication and commitment.
Click here to view complete detail

Minimum Education:
PhD in any specialised area of Education or Special Education.

Minimum Experience:`

At least 10 years teaching experience including five-years post-PhD experience.

Location:
Remote

Apply Now:
Vacancy is closed

Vacancy is closed

Librarian

Role:
Academic

Job Description:
A well-established online library is the key to promoting and strengthening research activities in a university. Therefore, we are pleased to announce the position of a dynamic Librarian who will provide vision in creating, sustaining and further developing of our online resources. We are undergoing a transformation programme and are looking for a Librarian with specific expertise in digital resource management.
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Minimum Education:
BA / BS in Library Science along with excellent computer skills

Minimum Experience:`

At least four-year’s experience of managing online library resources

Location:
Remote

Apply Now:
Vacancy is closed