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Director of Research, Innovation and Industrialisation (1 Post)

Gwanda State University

Expires: 03 Apr 2025

Full Time

Harare Province

Education

job Description

Director of Research, Innovation and Industrialisation (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities
The Director of Research, Innovation and Industrialisation is responsible for the following;

Initiating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies, systems and procedures dealing with university research, innovation and industrialisation.
Providing leadership, oversight and direction to faculties and departments in all research, innovation and industrialisation matters.
Superintending over the establishment and 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 mechanisms for promoting innovation and production of goods and services. Facilitating and coordinating collaborations with industry leading to the setting up of industrial hubs and parks.
Putting in place mechanisms for the protection of intellectual property.
Developing a research, innovation and industrialisation culture and agenda for Gwanda State University.
Developing a mentoring programme for emerging researchers and innovators.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate must be a prominent academic with a proven track record of scholarship, research, publications, collaborations, networking and resource mobilisation. He/she must have;

An earned PhD from a recognised University or institution with specialisation in Agriculture related fields (Animal, Crop and Veterinary Sciences / Irrigation Engineering and Management/Mining Engineering/ Environmental Engineering / Ecosystems Restoration.
At least four (4) years post qualification experience in a Research, Innovation or Industrialisation environment.
Should have at least twelve (12) publications or equivalent such as patents/industrial designs.

How to Apply

Soft copies in a single continuous PDF file of each of the following: application letter, certified
copies of educational and professional certificates, national identity card, birth certificate and
curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth,
qualifications and previous employment and experience, present salary, date of availability,
telephone number, email address, names and addresses of three referees including email addresses
should be sent to [email protected] or hand delivered to:

The Deputy Registrar, Human Resources and Administration
Gwanda State University
Epoch Mince Campus
P O Box 30
Filabusi

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Job overview

  • Location

    Harare Province

  • Job Type

    Full Time

  • Expiry Date

    03 Apr 2025

  • Date Posted

    04 Mar 2025