RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND INDUSTRY LIAISON OFFICER (RIILO) (1 POST)- GWERU CAMPUS

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY

STAFF VACANCY 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:

FACULTY OF BUSINESS SCIENCES

POST: RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND INDUSTRY LIAISON OFFICER (RIILO) (1 POST)- GWERU CAMPUS

Qualifications and Experience

• First degree in Marketing, passed with a 2.1 or better.
• A master’s degree in marketing or strategic communication.
• Knowledge of intellectual property rights is an added advantage.
• Minimum of one (1) year post-qualification experience in a related field.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Liaising with Industry for students Work Related Learning placements.
• Providing regular updates on the Work-Related Learning programme outcomes and assisting Departments to identify issues that may inform curriculum review processes.
• Coordinating and documenting work-related learning activities in the faculty
• Working with the Faculty, government, industry, business, communities and other stakeholders to form productive partnerships.
• Liaising with the Research and Innovation Division and advising Departments on innovations, industrialisation and commercialisation.
• Coordinating and organising Faculty Research activities.
• Work in collaboration with departments to monitor and track alumni achievements.
• Coordinating and documenting Community Engagement activities.
• Assisting in the recruitment of undergraduate and post graduate students for the Faculty.
• Any other duties as may be delegated by the Executive Dean.

*NB:    Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees to: 

The Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)

Midlands State University 

vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw

Soft copies of applications should be sent to the email address below: vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw.  Application documents must be in a single-scan pdf format. 

Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.  

The closing date for this advert is 24 January 2025.  Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line.  

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 30 days from the closing date of the advert.  If not contacted, your application will be deemed not successful.