Head of Institutional Strategy, Performance & Rankings (Papua New Guinea)
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Job Description
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HEAD OF INSTITUTIONAL STRATEGY, PERFORMANCE & RANKINGS
IBS University | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Turn strategy into action. Elevate performance. Shape the future of the University.
Role Type
- Managerial Level, Heading the Office of Institutional Strategy, Performance & Rankings
Reporting To
- Pro Vice-Chancellor - Governance, Strategy & Transformation
Overall Responsibility
To establish and lead IBS University's institutional strategy, performance and rankings function, translating the University's World-Class Transformation Road Map, Strategic Plan, QS Stars pathway, future QS World University Rankings readiness and long‑term external benchmarking into measurable institutional actions, reliable data, auditable evidence and sustained performance improvement.
Key Duties
- Lead the establishment and operationalisation of the Office of Institutional Strategy, Performance & Rankings and define its annual work programme, governance arrangements and reporting calendar.
- Translate the Institutional Transformation Road Maps and the Strategic Plan into measurable institutional KPIs, annual targets, accountable owners, timelines, budgets and evidence requirements.
- Act as the central coordinating lead for QS Stars readiness, future QS World University Rankings readiness, and other agreed international benchmarking/rankings exercises.
- Serve as technical lead/secretariat for QS Stars & Institutional Performance Steering Committee and coordinate activities across Academic Affairs, Research, Operations, and other university units.
- Develop and maintain the institutional performance architecture, including KPI definitions, data dictionary, institutional Fact Book, and executive dashboards; establish and maintain a central rankings/evidence repository or DMS structure so submissions and evidence are supported by controlled, current, auditable evidence.
- Coordinate annual QS readiness reviews, QS Stars preparation, data validation, and accurate institutional data submissions to ranking/rating bodies.
- Translate complex data into clear reporting for university leadership and external stakeholders; drive data quality and reliability.
- Lead stakeholder engagement with QS Stars, QS World University Rankings and other ranking bodies to foster collaboration and ensure timely readiness.
Requirements
- A postgraduate qualification (Master's degree or higher) in higher education management, strategic management, business/management, quality assurance, institutional research, data/analytics, public administration, or a related field.
- Substantial professional experience in university strategy, institutional planning, quality assurance, performance management, accreditation, rankings/benchmarking, institutional research, or a closely related function. Demonstrated ability to manage complex institutional data, KPIs, dashboards, auditable evidence and executive reporting.
- Working knowledge of major university ranking/rating frameworks, particularly QS Stars and QS World University Rankings; knowledge of THE and other ranking systems is desirable.
- Strong project/programme management skills with high-level analytical, written communication, presentation, and cross-functional stakeholder-management capability.
- Experience in higher education within the Pacific region, or a comparable developing international education environment is desirable; a doctoral qualification is an advantage.
Remuneration & Support Package
- Competitive international contract structured around regional cost-of-living standards.
- Comprehensive relocation and mobilization assistance to Port Moresby, PNG.
- Direct employment model managed directly by the University without third-party recruitment agency processing.
Application Process
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a curriculum vitae and a targeted cover letter demonstrating past success in institutional planning, data-driven performance management, or university rankings frameworks to the online application portal. Scan the QR code to apply or visit: https://ibs.bamboohr.com/careers/189?source=aWQ9MTM%3D
