Director - Centre For Agricultural Engineering And Mechanization

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following position that has arisen in the University:
DIRECTOR, CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING AND MECHANISATION
The Director plays a pivotal role in the University’s Senior Management structure, providing strategic leadership, coordinating the governance and overall management of the Centre’s functions. The successful candidate will be appointed on a four-year contract.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Information on salary and other benefits will be made available to shortlisted candidates

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Director is responsible for:
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Providing leadership in research, innovation and development in Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization
 Developing a strategic plan and implementation plan for the Centre in line with the University Strategic Plan and Education 5.0 policy
 Coordinating relevant Units of the University on cross-cutting Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization matters
 Budgetary planning, control and allocation of income and funding to units of the Centre in line with University financial regulations
 Management of human resources activities, amongst others, recruitment and selection, staff development and performance management in liaison with the Human Resources Department
 Mobilizing resources for the Institute
 Management of the Institute’s infrastructure and assets with the support of service Departments
 Developing collaborations and strategic partnerships with Alumni, Institutions, Corporations and Government Agencies in liaison with University Administration
 Undertaking other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor.

Qualifications and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
 An earned Master’s degree in Soil and Water Management/Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Mechanisation, Food Process Engineering or other relevant discipline. A PhD degree is a distinct advantage.
 Have a proved track record in academic and administrative leadership and the ability to give sound academic direction to the Centre
 Have evidence of sound research and innovation and be published in related academic discipline
 Track record in resource mobilization for research, innovation and industrialization
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
 Proven commitment to academic excellence and collaboration across disciplines
 Leadership and people management skills
 Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
 Decision making and critical thinking skills
 Ability to work in a team
 Good organisational skills.

How to Apply

APPLICATIONS
Applicants must submit six (6) sets of applications which should include the application letter, certified copies of certificates, national identification and a detailed Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees including their email addresses. Applications in envelopes clearly indicating post applied for should be addressed and sent via registered mail to:
The Registrar
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
P.O. Box 35
MARONDERA
hand deliver or send by courier to:
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
CSC Campus, Industrial Sites
15 Longlands Road
MARONDERA
Or apply online, visit the website below
The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 7 June 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that the University does not have Agents who receive applications on its behalf for advertised posts.

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