Ongoing Recruitment at Institute of Peace & Conflict Studies at Copperbelt University: Director – DAG Hammarskjold
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- Company: Copperbelt University
- Location: Zambia
- State: Kitwe
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Zambia
The Copperbelt University is a public university established through an act of Parliament No. 19 of 1987. The University’s core business is Teaching, Research and Community engagement as a service to the nation. The University hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment in the following positions:
DIRECTOR- DAG HAMMARSKJOLD INSTITUTE OF PEACE & CONFLICT STUDIES
REPORTS TO VICE-CHANCELLOR
Job Purpose:
To develop and manage a series of research and policy dialogue programmes in the field of peace and conflict studies.
Statement of Main Duties:
- Establish collaborations with other research institutes and academic institutions active in the field of peace and conflict studies especially:
- Defence and Security management
- Diplomacy and Strategic studies
- Human rights, Governance and Peace Building
- Human Security and Development
- Environment Security and Sustainable Development as well as peace activities outlined in the living memorial initiative
- Conduct colloquiums, workshops, seminars and international conferences on peace, human rights and Conflict Management
- Design and conduct research in the field of peace and conflict studies especially in peacebuilding
- Conduct research in the areas of Human Rights, Environment and Sustainable Development, Defence and Security
- Establish strong linkages with other programmes and dimensions of the Dag Hammarskjold Living Memorial Initiative
- Collaborate with local and international institutions in the areas of Peace, Human Rights and Conflict Management
- Conduct commissioned research
- Publish or cause to be published academic and professional articles in reputable journals, policy briefs, conference proceedings as well as books and popular media
Job Qualifications & Experience
- Grade 12 or Form V certificate with five (5) “O” level Credits which should include English
- A PhD Degree in International Relations, Political Science, Strategic Studies, Economics or other relevant cognitive discipline relevant to Peace and Conflict Studies
- A track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals
- A senior academic with demonstrated experience in administrative leadership position/s in a research institute/ Think Tank
- Candidate must demonstrate experience and familiarity with current literature in peace and conflict issues
- At least five (5) years post qualification experience in research in a higher education institution or a research institute/ Think Tank.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required
- Result-oriented person, able to set and achieve set targets
- Ability to inspire others to obtain intended results
- Good interpersonal skills and an excellent team player
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism
- Ability to work with staff from different professional ranks, academic disciplines and students
Interested applicants meeting the above specifications should submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of Academic and Professional Certificates and three (3) names of referees, two (2) of whom must be professionally acquainted with the applicant.
The applications in hard copies should be submitted to the undersigned not later than 28th August 2020 or soft copies to [email protected]
The Registrar
The Copperbelt University
Plot 4692, Jambo Drive, Riverside
Box 21692
KITWE