Just In: Career Opportunities At Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology(Deadline 5 December 2022)

Just In: Career Opportunities At Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology(Deadline 5 December 2022)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following posts that have arisen in the University:

AFRICAN INDEGENOUS VEGETABLES INSTITUTE
Entomologist (1 Post)

Applicants must have at least an earned PhD in Entomology or Crop Protection/Crop Science or related discipline; or should be a registered PhD student, a Master’s Degree/MPhil in Entomology or Crop Protection with a merit pass or better. A Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Crop Science or equivalent is a must. Applicants are expected to demonstrate proficiency in their speciality by a record of peer reviewed publications. The applicant should have the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership to the Institute, initiate, guide and contribute to basic and applied research, innovation and industrialisation programmes in the institute as well as teach the following courses at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level: Introduction to Entomology, Insect Pest Management, Pesticide Science and Application Methods, Insect Systematics. In addition, the candidate is expected to supervise research by students under taught programmes and higher degrees by research (MPhil/DPhil/PhD), provide community outreach and University services in the field of Entomology, develop and promote task- based learning models and other products for improved pest management, conduct research that produce goods and services in the field of Entomology and contribute to Community Outreach, Innovation and Industrialization in line with Education 5.0 and the University Strategic Plan.
Skills and Attributes
 Candidates should be results driven with good problem solving and critical thinking skills.
 Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
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FACULTY OF AGRIBUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR (1 Post)
Department of Agribusiness and Management Agribusiness Management (1 Post)

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must at least have an earned PhD in the field of Agribusiness/ Strategic management and cooperate governance/ Business management and entrepreneurship and Business Management or should be a registered PhD student, and a Master’s Degree in Agribusiness management/ Strategic management and cooperate governance/ Business management and Entrepreneurship/Business management majoring in Finance/ Agribusiness/ or a closely related discipline. A Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness / Business management and entrepreneurship / Business Management and Finance a must.

Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership to the Department, initiate, guide and contribute to basic and applied research, innovation and industrialisation programmes in the Department as well as teach the following courses at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level: Farm Business Management; Agricultural Marketing; Agricultural Finance and Risk analysis; Agribusiness Finance; Agribusiness insurance and risk management; Operations Research; Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. In addition, the candidate will be expected to co- ordinate and participate in the supervision of Undergraduate and Postgraduate research students. University teaching experience is an added advantage.

FACULTY OF PLANT AND ANIMAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCES
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor- Animal Nutrition (1 Post)

Qualifications and Experience

Interested candidates must possess a PhD in Animal Science/Animal Nutrition with considerable teaching and research experience at tertiary level. Applicants must have strong research mentoring skills and the ability to attract and manage research grants. Preference will be given to applicants with a proven record of publications in refereed scientific journals.

Duties and Responsibilities

 The candidate should be able to teach at least three modules at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level in the following areas: Principles of Biochemistry, Functional Biochemistry, Nutritional Biochemistry, Feed Formulation and Manufacturing, Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry and Ruminant and Non-Ruminant Nutrition.
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 Supervise students’ research projects in areas of competence.  Participate in income generation projects.
 Participate in outreach activities in the agricultural sector.

DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS Senior Cook (1 Post)

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must have a Certificate in Catering or equivalent and at least 5 Ordinary Level passes including English Language. Applicants should have at least 5 years’ relevant experience, be mature, well-groomed and hygiene conscious. Possession of a Diploma in Catering or equivalent is an added advantage. Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
 Meal planning, costing and coordinating Canteen activities to meet meal schedules.
 Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of well-balanced and nutritious meals
including special diet meals.
 Monitor adherence to procedures for ordering, purchasing, receiving, storing and
issuing of food items.
 Monitor food supplies and maintenance of inventory for food items, utensils and
equipment.
 Monitor adherence to food hygiene, health and safety guidelines.
 Facilitate on-the-job training for junior staff.
 Scheduling shifts and supervision of junior staff.
 Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

FACULTY OF EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
LECTURER/ SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR – Farming BioSystems Technology (1 Post)

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have at least a Masters or PhD degree in the field of Agricultural Sciences or related discipline. A Bachelor’s degree in the field of Soil Science, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Science, Agronomy or equivalent fields is a must.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership to the Department, Institute, guide and contribute to basic and applied research, innovation and industrialisation programmes in the Department/Institute as well as teach the following courses at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level: Soil Physics, Soil Mechanics, Irrigation Systems. In addition, the candidate will be expected to coordinate
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and participate in the supervision of Undergraduate and Postgraduate research students. University teaching is an added advantage.

LECTURER/ SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR – Land Use Planning and Management (1 Post)

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must have at least a Masters or PhD degree in the field of Agricultural Sciences or related discipline. A Bachelor’s degree in the field of Soil Science, Natural Resources, Agronomy, Environmental Science or equivalent fields is a must.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership to the Department/Institute, guide and contribute to basic and applied research, innovation and industrialisation programmes in the Department/Institute as well as teach the following courses at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level: Pedology, Land Resources and Survey Methodology, and Soil and Water Conservation. In addition, the candidate will be expected to coordinate and participate in the supervision of Undergraduate and Postgraduate research students. University teaching is an added advantage

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR-Environmental Science (1 Post)

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have at least a Masters or PhD degree in the field of Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Sciences or related discipline. A Bachelor’s degree in the field of Environmental Sciences, Environmental Law, Natural Resources, Agricultural Science or equivalent fields is a must.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership to the Department/Institute, guide and contribute to basic and applied research, innovation and industrialisation programmes in the Department/Institute as well as teach the following courses at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level: Environmental Monitoring and Evaluation, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, Life Cycle Assessment and Environmental Law. In addition, the candidate will be expected to coordinate and participate in the supervision of Undergraduate and Postgraduate research students. University teaching is an added advantage

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR – Earth Sciences (1 Post)

Qualifications and Experience
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Applicants must have at least a Masters or PhD degree in the field of Earth Sciences, Geological Sciences, Natural Resources or related fields. A Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geography, Earth Science, Natural Resources or equivalent fields is a must.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership to the Department/Institute, guide and contribute to basic and applied research, innovation and industrialisation programmes in the Department/Institute as well as teach the following courses at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level: Introduction to Geology and Mineral Resources, Mineralogy, Mineral Resources Management. In addition, the candidate will be expected to coordinate and participate in the supervision of Undergraduate and Postgraduate research students. University teaching is an added advantage

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR – Fisheries and Aquaculture (1 Post)
Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must have at least a Masters or PhD degree in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic Ecology or related fields, and an undergraduate degree in Biology, Ecology, Animal science, Wildlife or equivalent fields is a must.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership to the Department/Institute, guide and contribute to basic and applied research, innovation and industrialisation programmes in the Department/Institute as well as teach the following courses at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level: Fish Taxonomy and Biology, Fish Farming and Fish Breeding and Limnology. In addition, the candidate will be expected to coordinate and participate in the supervision of Undergraduate and Postgraduate research students. University teaching is an added advantage

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR –
Earth Observation Science (1 Post)

Qualifications and Experience

 

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of Masters or PhD degree in Earth Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences or related fields. A Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geoinformatics, GIS, Management Information Systems, Agriculture or equivalent fields is a must.

Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership to the Department/Institute, guide and contribute to basic and applied research, innovation and industrialisation programmes in the Department/Institute as well as teach the following courses at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level: Hyperspectral Remote Sensing, GIS Applications in Agriculture, Forest Carbon Mapping and Modelling. In
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addition, the candidate will be expected to coordinate and participate in the supervision of Undergraduate and Postgraduate research students. University teaching is an added advantage.

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR – Geodatabases and Programming (1 Post)
Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of Masters or PhD degree in Geo-Information and Earth Observation Sciences, Geoinformatics, Computer Science, ICT, or related fields. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Geography, GIS or equivalent fields is a must.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership to the Department/Institute, guide and contribute to basic and applied research, innovation and industrialisation programmes in the Department/Institute as well as teach the following courses at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level: Geodatabases and Web GIS, Algorithms in GIS Modelling, Computer Programming for GIS. In addition, the candidate will be expected to coordinate and participate in the supervision of Undergraduate and Postgraduate research students. University teaching is an added advantage

FACULTY OF PLANT AND ANIMAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY Faculty Administrator (1 Post)
Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Marketing, Business/ Finance or equivalent, A Master’s degree would be an added advantage, minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in an administrative role, experience in an Institution of Higher Learning is requisite. Applicants should be able to think creatively and possess excellent verbal, written, communication and interpersonal skills, good time management and organizational skills, be results-driven, resilient, self-motivated, highly disciplined resourceful with good problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, and thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented and ambiguous work environment. Be a strong team player and able to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:-

 Overall running of the Faculty.
 Day-to-day running of the Faculty and staff establishment.
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 Ensuring the smooth and adequate flow of information within the Faculty to facilitate business operations.
 Overseeing the distribution and storage of correspondence (letters, emails and packages).
 Attending to student queries.
 Preparing periodic reports and presentations on Faculty business.
 Preparing and updating Standard Operating Procedures as well as policies for all
Faculty Operations and ensure adherence to policies and regulations.
 Planning and coordinating administrative procedures and systems and devise ways
to streamline processes.
 Assessment of staff performance and provide coaching and guidance to ensure
maximum efficiency.
 Handling students Admissions and Registration (main campus and students in the
Associate Colleges).
 Maintaining the teaching timetable and ensuring smooth conduct of lectures
(venues, contacting lecturers and students, teas and cleaning of venues etc).
 Oversee facilities services, maintanence activities and readiness of facilities
 Servicing a wide range of Faculty Committees (Faculty Board Meetings, Faculty
Strategic Planning Committees, Faculty Board of Examiners.
 Attending the Associate Board of Examiners.
 Coordination of Examinations.
 Processing Examinations results at Faculty level.
 Recruitment and trainning of personnel and the allocating of office space.
 Supervising Non-Academic staff members.
 Any other duties as assigned by the Dean

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REGISTRY DEPARTMENT
Administrative Assistant, Academic (1 Post) Qualifications and Experience
Skills and Attributes

Competence in Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) applications
 Assisting in drafting and ensuring publication of student admission advertisements. 7
A minimum of Bachelor’s degree, in any Administration related discipline and at least two (2) years post qualification experience in University Administration. A Master’s degree would be an added advantage.
Coordination and organisational skills
Good management, team player and interpersonal skills Excellent oral and written communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities

 Assisting in the marketing of programmes on offer at exhibition shows and on Open Day.
 Assisting with processing of Undergraduate and Postgraduate admission applications.
 Assisting Faculty Administrators and Academic Departments on student admissions.
 Assisting in managing the student selection process and generating of offer letters.
 Handling and responding to admissions enquiries and queries.
 Managing the student database and compilation of student admission and
registration statistics.
 Servicing Committees of the Senate and other University Committees as assigned.
 Any other related duties as assigned Deputy Registrar, Academic.

DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT
Procurement Officer (1 Post)
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply or Supply Chain Management or equivalent. Possession of a professional qualification such as CIPS/CILT is an added advantage. Candidates should have at least two (2) years’ post qualification experience and have experience in public procurement; public procurement law and compliance; construction projects management; and transport and logistics. Computer literacy is a must and knowledge of computer packages such as Pastel, SAGE Evolution or SAP is an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
 Preparation of procurement budgets and procurement plans.
 Tender administration.
 Contract management.
 Liaising with the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe.
 Procurement of goods and services for the University and negotiating with
suppliers.
 Raising purchase orders for purchases including capital expenditure.
 Identification of alternative sources by conducting market surveys.
 Processing Duty Free Certificates through the parent Ministry.
 Liaising with forwarding and shipping agents.
 Preparation of procurement reports in compliance with the Public Procurement
and Disposal of Public Assets Act [Chapter 22:23].
 Compilation of disposal reports.
 Coordinating with Finance Department for processing of payments to suppliers.
 Supervision of Procurement Clerks.
 Any other duties as may be assigned by the Director, Procurement.
Procurement Clerk (1 Post)
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Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have a Diploma in Purchasing and Supply or Supply Chain Management or equivalent. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply or Supply Chain Management or equivalent is an added advantage. Applicants should have at least one (1) year post qualification experience and be computer literate. Knowledge of computer packages such as Pastel, SAGE Evolution or SAP is an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
 Sourcing of quotations from suppliers on the approved suppliers’ list.  Preparation of comparative schedules and raising purchase orders.
 Sending purchase orders to suppliers and following up on purchases.  Payments scheduling.
 Facilitation of receipt and verification of goods.
 Maintenance of procurement records.
 Any other duties as may be assigned by the Procurement Officer.

Career Opportunities At Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

DEPARTMENT OF WORKS AND ESTATES Construction Supervisor

Qualifications and Experience
Duties and Responsibilities
 Plans, schedules and organizes the work to ensure utilization of employees and compliance with all contract requirements, quality standards, safety requirements and budgetary guidelines.
 Ensures staffing levels of supervised personnel are maintained in a manner which allows the effective execution of the assigned scope of work at all times.
 Instructs employees on the work methods and performance expectations.
 Provides leadership and motivation to subordinate personnel Interfaces with groups inside and outside the organization, senior management and auditors.
 Assists with the development of various plans, policies or procedures as needed
 Assists with maintaining positive employee relations.
 Responsible for group supervision and administration.
 Produces Bills of Quantities and project cost estimates.
 Develops Standard Operating Procedures for works and equipment and oversees quality assurance.
 Applies diversified knowledge of construction and technical principles, practices and methods for a range of assignments requiring knowledge and experience with advanced methods, techniques, and procedures.
 Initiates contacts with other construction support disciplines as well as projects, design engineers, and outside sources of technical and construction related information.
Applicants must have a professional qualification in Construction or Civils with a
minimum of 2 years’ experience and / or Building Class 1 qualification with a
minimum of 3 years’ experience.
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Writing up reports, budgets, project plans, and presenting them to relevant

Labourer (4 Posts)

Qualifications and Experience
5 “O” levels including Mathematics and English. At least one year as a Labourer.
Duties and Responsibilities
 General gardening.
 Cleaning surroundings.
 Operation and Maintenance of facilities including water, power and telephone
infrastructure or assets.
 Assisting in plumbing, carpentry, electrical and other operation and maintenance
works.
 Assisting in preparations for functions and associated campus activities.
 Carry out various works on the University’s projects.

Career Opportunities At Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Information on salary and other benefits will be made available to shortlisted candidates.

APPLICATIONS
Applicants must submit six (6) sets of applications which should include the application letter, certified copies of certificates, national identification, birth certificate and detailed Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names, addresses and email addresses of three referees. Applications in envelopes clearly indicating post applied for should be addressed to:
The Acting Deputy Registrar, Human Resources
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology P.O Box 35
MARONDERA
Hand deliver to or send by courier to:
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology CSC Campus, Industrial Sites
15 Longlands Road
MARONDERA
stakeholders.
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The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 5 December 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The University does not charge applicants a fee at any stage of the recruitment process and does not have Agents who receive applications on its behalf.

Career Opportunities At Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

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Career Opportunities At Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology