Innovation Hub Manager: Research And Innovation (Vice Chancellor)

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the above post.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Innovation Hub.
• Coordinating projects coordination and development of Innovation Hub processes and procedures.
• Creating a conducive environment and platform for accelerating product development towards industrialisation.
• Providing strategic leadership in the organisation, utilisation and management of space, equipment, resources and schedules of   activities at the Innovation Hub.
• Providing technical advice in the development of result-oriented Innovation Hub partnerships, systems and processes.
• Promoting an entrepreneurial ecosystem among Innovation Hub researchers, interns and partners.
• Operationalising the Hub’s SOPs in pursuance of Education 5.0.
• Performing other related duties, as assigned by the Executive Director, Research and Innovation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Applicants must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in Engineering, Applied Sciences, Business or other related field from an accredited institution, and demonstrated experience in establishing and running a centre or facility focused on engaging external customers & partners, digital transformation (linking technical and sector knowledge and market insights) and developing partnerships.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ working experience of which two (2) years’ experience must be in research, innovation and/or management of a business venture.

Other

How to Apply

To Apply Use Link: http://elearning.gzu.ac.zw/careers/vacancy?id=110. Applicants MUST fill in all the necessary fields on the application platform and attach the required documents.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.  Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.