INSTITUTE OF AFRICAN INDIGENOUS VEGETABLES – Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology 93 views

INSTITUTE OF AFRICAN INDIGENOUS VEGETABLES (1 POST): Director, African Indigenous Vegetables || Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

The Director of, African Indigenous Vegetables Institute plays a pivotal role in the University’s
Senior Management structure, providing strategic leadership, coordinating the governance
and overall management of the Centre’s functions. The successful candidate will be
appointed on a four (4) year contract and can be renewed based on satisfactory
performance.
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Director, of African Indigenous Vegetables shall be
responsible:

Duties and Responsibilities

 Providing leadership in research, innovation, and development in the African
Indigenous Vegetables Institute.
 Developing a strategic plan and implementation plan for the Institute in line with
the University’s Strategic Plan and Education 5.0 policy.
 Coordinating relevant Units of the University on cross-cutting issues and Technology
matters on African Vegetables.
 Budgetary planning, control, and allocation of income and funding of the Institute in
line with University Financial Regulations.
 Management of human resources activities, staff development, and performance
management in liaison with the Human Resources Department.
 Mobilising resources for the Institute.
 Management of the Institute’s infrastructure and assets with the support of service
Departments.

 Developing collaborations and strategic partnerships with Alumni, Institutions,
Corporations and Government Agencies in liaison with University Administration.
 Undertaking any other related duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor.

Qualifications and Experience

 A Master’s degree in Crop Science, Agronomy, Biotechnology or relevant
qualification. An earned Ph.D. degree is a distinct advantage.
 Have a proven track record in academic and administrative leadership and the ability
to give sound academic direction to the Institute.
 Have evidence of sound research and innovation and be published in a related
academic discipline.
 Track record in resource mobilisation for research, innovation, and industrialisation.

Skills and Attributes

 Proven commitment to academic excellence and collaboration across disciplines.
 Leadership and people management skills.
 Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
 Decision-making and critical thinking skills.
 Ability to work in a team.
 Good organisational skills.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Information on salary and other benefits will be made available to shortlisted candidates.