Chief Research Officer (1 Post)
Consultancy, Research Jobs
- Bindura University of Science…
- Expires 23 Dec 2024
- Bindura
- Full Time
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following posts: Chief Research Officer (1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
Working closely with, and reporting to the Director Research and Innovation Department, the Chief Research Officer shall be responsible for the following:
Building capacity in proposal writing, project implementation and report writing;
Developing a mentoring programme for emerging researchers;
Actively engaging academic staff on national and international research funding opportunities appropriate to and in line with the University research funding strategy;
Identifying and exploiting alternative sources of funding for projects conducted by University researchers;
Supporting staff on grant proposal development and submission activities, including budget development, cost share, award documentation, internal approvals;
Working closely with academic staff on collaborative applications, including large strategic submissions and multi-partner international proposals; planning timelines for proposal;
Assisting staff regarding funder contracts, progress reports, and other sponsor-related grant actions;
Administering externally funded projects and managing grants information,
Supporting staff regarding post-award grant management, including projections, effort allocations and reporting, human resources, consultants, and close-out;
Developing and maintaining the award process web pages;
Facilitating external peer judgment of outputs by individuals and departments through periodic review of research groups, personal and departmental accreditation through professional associations;
Identifying and promoting potential areas of inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary collaborations; and
Performing other related duties, as assigned by the Director Research and Innovation.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
An earned doctorate (PhD/D. Phil) from a recognized institution and proven record of accomplishment as an academic and researcher;
Proven record of ability to attract external research grants; and
Experience in managing research projects and teams.
Skills/Competences
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, public relations, negotiation and networking skills;
Technologically savvy;
Ability to balance the pressures of administrative demands and competing deadlines;
Excellent drafting and analytical skills;
Emotional stability, loyalty to team, vision and mission of the Research and Postgraduate Centre and the Institution; and
High credibility among his/her peers.
How to Apply
NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application merged in continuous pdf format to recruitment@buse.ac.zw consisting of the application letter, certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, National ID, Birth Certificate and a Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience, telephone number, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees. Applications should clearly indicate the “Post” which is being applied for in the subject line and addressed to:
The Assistant Registrar- Human Resources
Bindura University of Science Education
P Bag 1020
BINDURA
Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday, 23 December 2024.
For more information, phone (66210) 7531-2, 7622, 7623, 0772 154 882-9.
