DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL – ZIMBABWE INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT 68 views

VACANCY

A vacancy has arisen at the Institute and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Deputy Director General as per the ZIPAM Act (Chapter 25:17) as amended. This position reports to the Director General. All genders are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibility Areas:
⦁ Assisting and supporting the Director General in the implementation of the Institute’s business goals, with particular emphasis on training and development functions;
⦁ Responsible and accountable for business performance and success of the Institute’s training and development function;
⦁ Organizes, directs, coordinates, drives and supervises the approved training, research and consultancy programs, functions and projects, including the Diploma and Degree programs;
⦁ Initiates training, research and consultancy proposals, which contribute to the improvement of the business performance;
⦁ Markets the Institute’s training and development programs and projects;
⦁ Collaborates and secures Memorandum of Understanding contracts with sponsoring organizations and affiliate Institutions;
⦁ Evaluates the Institute’s training and consultancy programs, courses and other related activities, as well as carrying out periodic surveys on training needs;
⦁ Prepares and coordinates the Training annual budgets and putts in place effective cost control measures;
⦁ Ensures adequate and appropriate staffing for the Training and Development function, as well as the
supervision and development of the Institute’s staff; and
⦁ Carries out any other business tasks and assignments as directed by the Director General

Qualifications. Experience andAttributes:
⦁ A relevant Master’s Degree;
⦁ PhD and Qualification in Public Administration is an added advantage;
⦁ A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a similar position;
⦁ Demonstrable self -motivation and commitment to excellence;
⦁ Track record in designing and executing successful training programmes;
⦁ Demonstrable transformative leadership and communication competencies including use of ICT based programmes (e-governance, e-leaming) and
⦁ Strategic thinking and planning as well as keen understanding of market trends in human capital development