Midlands State University is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the position of Grants and Consultancy Officer within the Research and Innovation Office.
Number of Posts: 1
Posted: 1 day ago
Closing Date: Wednesday, 05 February 2025
Qualifications and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree.
- A Master’s Degree in Project Management or Monitoring and Evaluation.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in grants and consultancy management, with a proven track record in pre-award and post-award processes.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential for engaging effectively at all levels within and outside the University.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage external funding sources and maintain relationships with sponsors.
- Advise and guide researchers on grant and consultancy funding policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Identify and facilitate research and innovation funding opportunities.
- Support academic staff in developing and preparing research proposals, contracts, subcontracts, and agreements, including budget formulation and compliance.
- Lead workshops focused on grant writing, development, and compliance.
- Coordinate grant and consultancy sub-awards and oversee post-award processing.
- Ensure timely completion of projects within budget and to expected standards.
- Collaborate with the Bursar Division to monitor funding, assess procurement requests, and ensure accurate financial and narrative reporting.
- Prepare financial reports in conjunction with the Bursar and ensure compliance with institutional and funder policies.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants must submit a complete application pack including certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification, and a Curriculum Vitae detailing personal particulars such as full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, current salary, date of availability, contact details, and the names and addresses of three referees.
The application should be sent as a single merged PDF file to the following email address: academicrecruitment@staff.msu.ac.zw. Please clearly label the subject line with the position being applied for.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 05 February 2025.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Take this opportunity to join Midlands State University and play a vital role in advancing research and innovation through effective grants and consultancy management.