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Job Opportunity at The Office Of The Vice- Chancellor – University of Zambia

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions in the University of Zambia

JOB TITLE:   MANAGER, CONSULTANCY, AND PROJECTS (1 POSITION)

Purpose: To commercially coordinate all consultancy and contract research undertakings of the University of Zambia.

Responsibilities:

  • Carry out research and data collection to understand the client’s organization;
  • Develop and implement internal and external marketing strategy;
  • Run focus groups and facilitate workshops;
  • Prepare business proposals and presentations;
  • Submit monthly progress reports and ensure data/information is accurate;
  • Identify issues and form hypotheses and solutions for clients;
  • Present findings and recommendations to clients;
  • Implement recommendations/solutions and ensure the client receives the necessary assistance to implement the recommendations;
  • Manage projects and programs;
  • Lead and manage those within the team, including analysts/proposal developers;
  • Develop awareness and capacity building programs for UNZA senior management staff regarding consultancy and research contract activities.

Qualifications:

  • Grade 12 School Certificate.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • At least five (5) years relevant work experience in consultancy.
  • Proven capacity to write bankable business proposals.
  • Must be computer literate

APPLICATION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the specified requirements should apply to the address indicated below, enclosing their detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of educational certificates and names and addresses of three traceable references.

Applications to be sent to:

The Registrar
University of Zambia
P O Box 32379

Closing date is 5th May 2017. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The University of Zambia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.