DIRECTOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION | VICE CHANCELLORS OFFICE
Closing date 2024-03-29 SIGNIN TO APPLY
Job Details

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants must have a minimum of a PhD in any discipline, plus a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Dean or Chairperson of a Department or Head of a Research Unit or department. The incumbent must be a prominent academic with a proven track record of scholarship, research, publications, collaborations, networking and resource mobilisation. In addition, they must show demonstrable passion in the discovery of research-based solutions through championing and nurturing an innovative culture in the University.  Possession of patents/utility models/industrial designs; evidence of collaborations, networking and resource mobilisation, as well as knowledge of intellectual property (IP), patents and copyrights, will be a distinct advantage.Possession of a Masters degree in Business Administration, Business Studies, Financial Management or equivalent will be an added advantage.Additionally, demonstrated leadership capabilities to manage an effective and collaborative team in a diverse environment, with exceptional communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, is a must.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Research and Innovation is responsible for the following, among other duties;

 

  • Developing and nurturing a research and innovation agenda and culture for Great Zimbabwe University
  • Ensuring adequacy of policies, systems and procedures that facilitate research, innovation and industrialization;
  • Providing facilitation and guidance to Schools and Departments in matters relating to research, innovation and industrialization;
  • Galvanizing relations with Schools, departments and the community to enhance innovation, research and industrialization;
  • Building and maintaining partnerships with technical and multilateral partners, bilateral donors and academic institutions to ensure alignment with major innovation initiatives;
  • Ensuring financial and research probity in all projects conducted in the University;
  • Managing a register of all research activities across the University;
  • Developing mutually beneficial linkages with industry in order to develop partnerships for collaborative research;
  • Developing new ideas and initiatives through to successful implementation to improve existing services or create new ones;
  • Ensuring the completion and reporting of studies conducted in the University including producing an annual report detailing all research activities, income and outputs;
  • Superintending over the operations of innovation hubs and industrial parks;
  • Developing performance benchmarks and quality monitoring and evaluation frameworks for the institution’s innovation hubs and industrial parks;
  • Developing a mentoring programme for emerging researchers;
  • Ensuring the section is adequately staffed for effective delivery as defined in the work programme; and
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor from time to time.

Female candidates and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.

APPLICATIONS

To apply, visit careers on the Great Zimbabwe University website https://elearning.gzu.ac.zw/careers/ Applicants are urged to fill in all the necessary fields on the application platform and attach the required documents.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 29 March, 2024 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.