Manager, Business Development: Pro-Vice Chancellor’s Office (Research Innovation And Enterprise Development)
Strategic Management Jobs
- ZOU - Zimbabwe Open University
- Expires 06 Nov 2021
- Bulawayo
- Internship
Job Description
The Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) is the largest and comprehensive Open & Distance e- Learning (ODeL) university in Zimbabwe that offers lifelong learning in an affordable and flexible manner.
Suitably qualified, experienced and motivated candidates are invited to apply for the following vacant position that has arisen in the Zimbabwe Open University.
Women candidates and the differently abled persons are encouraged to apply.
Manager, Business Development: Pro-Vice Chancellor’s Office (Research Innovation And Enterprise Development) (1 Post) [3 Years’
Contract Renewable Subject To Satisfactory Performance]
The incumbent will report to the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Enterprise Development).
Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintaining and grow the existing business projects for the University
• Advise and spearhead the improvement of third-stream income generation in the University
• Advising and spearheading creation of new ventures and collaborations for the University
• Formulating policy that promotes a business culture at the University business units
• Perform market research to identify new opportunities and engage with executives determine the most viable, cost-effective approach to pursue new business opportunities
• Screening potential business deals, market analysis, deal requirements, potential, financials, evaluating options and resolving internal priorities, recommending equity investments
• Prepare budgets and continually track expenses, as well as make sure we're on track to hit revenue targets.
• Support the commercialization of intellectual property in the University
• Providing management with feedback on performance of ventures in the University
• Sourcing and maintaining funding opportunities and other beneficial linkages
• Performing any other duties assigned from time to time by the Pro-Vice Chancellor – Research, Innovation and Enterprise Development
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies or Administration;
• Master’s Degree in Business Studies or Administration is an added advantage;
• A PhD in Business Studies or Administration is a distinct advantage;
• Three (3) years relevant post qualification experience;
• Experience at a University is an added advantage.
How to Apply
CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT MEET THE STIPULATED REQUIREMENTS NEED NOT APPLY.
Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications consisting of the following documents: application letter, certified educational and professional certificates as well as transcripts and curriculum vitae with contact details (telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three (3) referees as follows:
EITHER
• in PDF format as a single document to: recruitment@zou.ac.zw
OR
• as hard copies which consist of ten (10) sets of each of the above listed documents. All envelopes should clearly indicate the post being applied for.
Applications should be received not later than 6 November 2021.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Director, Human Resources
Zimbabwe Open University
P O Box MP 1119
Mount Pleasant
Harare
OR
Hand delivered to
3rd Floor
Corner House
Cnr S. Machel/L. Takawira
Harare
