Job Summary

This is a Senior and Strategic position in the University which requires a highly motivated, innovative and results focused change leader. The Director will be responsible for assisting the Vice Chancellor in inculcating a results based culture across the entire spectrum of the University Community as well as driving and championing the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of performance contracting in the University. The incumbent reports to the Vice Chancellor.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have:

• First degree in Human Resource Management/Monitoring and Evaluation.

• A Master’s degree in Human Resource Management/Monitoring and Evaluation.

• A relevant PhD will be an added advantage.

• A professional Diploma/Higher Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation will be a distinct advantage.

• At least three (3) years relevant experience in a management position.

• Working in a University setting and/or membership to a professional body will be an added advantage.

Duties

• Educating the entire University community about performance contracting.

• Facilitating the negotiation of performance contracts ensuring that the negotiated targets, performance indicators, progress assessment approaches and incentive structures are clear, relevant and understood by all.

• Leading and coordinating the implementation of the performance contracting process and cycle.

• Collating and analysing the performance contracting data and writing reports for the attention of the management team.

• Facilitating the monitoring and review of the performance contracting policies, systems and procedures and recommending appropriate changes.

Soft copies in a single continuous PDF file of each of the following: application letter, certified copies of educational and professional certificates, national identity card, birth certificate and curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications and previous employment and experience, present salary, date of availability, telephone number, email address, names and addresses of three eferees including email addresses should be sent to human.resources@gsu.ac.zw or hand delivered to:

Acting Senior Assistant Registrar

Human Resources Section

Gwanda State University

Epoch Mine Campus

P O Box 30

Filabusi

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 13 October 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.