| POST OF PRO VICE CHANCELLOR |
The Council of the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) invites applications for the position of Pro Vice Chancellor. The UZ is a comprehensive state-supported institution located on a 220-hectare campus in Harare. It has a teaching faculty of approximately 1000 and an enrolment of more than 11000 students, offering 76 first-degree programmes, 105 taught postgraduate programmes and several research degree programmes. Its nationally accredited programmes, which have international recognition, reflect the University’s commitment to scholarship and academic excellence.
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the position is strategic to the attainment of the University’s mission and goals. The incumbent will be responsible for initiating, recommending, implementing and monitoring policies, system and procedures dealing with the Academic and Administrative issues of the University and any other functions delegated by the Vice Chancellor. The position therefore calls for a versatile individual who can provide critical leadership that is supportive to all University staff.
The Council seeks an individual of personal and professional integrity with a distinguished record of accomplishment in higher education and/or a relevant professional field. An earned doctorate or equivalent professional degree and demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills are essential. Patriotism and national commitment are a requirement.
The post requires an individual who has at least 10 years experience in Higher Education or related field: a respected academic with a proven record in higher education management, who is able to give leadership in an institution the size and shape of UZ with diverse areas of specialization.
The successful candidate should demonstrate the following key competencies and attributes:
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Strategic thinking skills and progressive attitudes for effective articulation
of the mission and goals of the University;
- Interpersonal skills to foster harmonious relationships between and among various university constituencies: staff, students, public and private organizations;
- Emotional stability and ability to balance the requirements of different stakeholders of the University;
- Technical appreciation and understanding of the university finances, innovative administrative controls, budgeting, planning and investment analysis;
- Innovative abilities to initiate, develop and maintain creative strategies in information technology, financial management and human resources development to meet the challenges that confront the University in the twenty-first century;
- Ability to mobilise resources and to assist in the production and implementation of the University Development plans;
- Experience in financial management, budgeting, immediate and long range planning;
- Ability to generate financial support from both private and public sectors;
- Ability to work with contractors and other service providers.
Information on the package for the position will be made available to short-listed candidates.
All applications will be treated in strictest confidence and should comprise of a completed University Academic Application Form, plus such other material as the applicant may wish to submit. Application forms may be obtained from the Registrar’s Office. Six copies of applications giving full personal particulars which should include full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, employment and experience, present salary, date of availability, telephone number, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to:
Chairman of the University of Zimbabwe Council
c/o The Registrar’s Office
University of Zimbabwe
P O Box MP 167
Mount Pleasant
HARARE
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon Friday, 27 November, 2009.