Manager, Legal, Partnerships And International Affairs [3 Years Contract Renewable Subject To Satisfactory Performance] (1 Post)
Legal Jobs
- ZOU - Zimbabwe Open University
- Expires 28 May 2022
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
The Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) is the largest and comprehensive Open & Distance
electronic Learning (ODeL) university in Zimbabwe that offers lifelong learning in an affordable
and flexible manner.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced professionals to fill the vacant
posts shown below that have arisen within the University.
POST 1: MANAGER, LEGAL, PARTNERSHIPS AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS [3 YEARS CONTRACT RENEWABLE SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE] (1 POST)
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor
Duties and Responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Providing legal services to the various Units of the University;
• Identifying and resolving legal issues affecting the University;
• Drafting and negotiating various contracts with service providers;
• Liaising with external lawyers on behalf of the University;
• Dealing with public liability and prosecution;
• Attending to court matters pertaining to the University;
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements governing the operations of the University;
• Managing MOUs and MOAs of the University with other institutions and or organisations;
• Managing collaboration programmes for staff and students with other local or international institutions; and
• Performing any other duties as delegated by the Vice Chancellor.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Work experience
• Must be a registered legal practitioner;
• Bachelor of Laws degree;
• A Master’s degree in Business Administration or Master of Law will be an added advantage; and
• Membership to a professional board is a pre-requisite
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications consisting of the following documents: the application letter, certified copies of 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:
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.
NB Those who submit their applications online will be required to bring their original documents for verification upon invitation for interview.
Applications should be received not later than 28 May 2022.
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 Street
HARARE
