Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts: RESEARCH AND INNOVATION DIVISION GRANTS AND CONSULTANCY OFFICER (1 POST)
Duties and Responsibilities
-Managing external funding sources. -Advising and guiding researchers on the application of grant and consultancy funding policies, regulations, and procedures. -Assisting in the identification of all research and innovation funding opportunities. -Advising and assisting academic staff in the formulation and preparation of research proposals, contracts, subcontracts, and agreements, including budgets, documentation, and funding requirements interpretation. -Leading workshops on grant writing, development, compliance, and support. -Coordination of grant and consultancy sub-awards and post-award processing. -Ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the acceptable standards. -Working closely with the Bursar Division, monitor Grant and consultancy funds, assess procurement requests, and ensure financial and narrative reports accurately reflect real deliverables and milestones. -Preparing financial reports in liaison with the Bursar. -Ensuring that funder and institutional policies and procedures are followed. -Performing other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications and Experience
-A Bachelor’s degree -A Master’s Degree in Project Management or Monitoring and Evaluation. -At least three (2) years of experience working and a track record of pre-award and post award grants and consultancy management. -The candidate must possess good leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills at all levels within and outside the University.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource
The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: [email protected]. The subject line should be labelled with the post being applied for.
Closing date for applications is 15 March 2026. Note that only short- listed candidates will be communicated to.
NB: Candidates who hold international qualifications are required to provide a ZIMCHE qualifications assessment report.
