National University of Science and Technology (NUST)
DUE: 24 MAY 2024
The University seeks to recruit applicants with requisite qualifications, skills and experience for the following posts in the Innovation and Business Development Unit
STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS OFFICER (1 POST)
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject such as public administration, public policy, or political science plus at least three (3) years’ experience in stakeholder relations, preferably at an organization focused on influencing innovations, technology transfer and commercialization of research, and should possess strong communication skills.A relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities will include the following:-
- Serving as the primary coordinator for tracking relationships of the University Innovation Business Unit that support key initiatives through Memorandum of Understandings/Agreements.
- Creating and maintaining a University and community engagement management system for the Innovation & Business Development Unit.
- In partnership with relevant executives, creating and helping execute a stakeholder relations strategy and practices for the Innovation & Business Development Unit, including stakeholder relationship acquisition, growth, use, and transition.
- Responsible for operationalising & tracking the progress of all MoAs and MoUs for the Innovation & Business Development Unit.
- Providing institutional memory to executive by tracking and maintaining familiarity with the Unit’s multi-year advocacy and stakeholder relation files.
- Identifying opportunities, planning and managing stakeholder relations events at the request of members of the Senior management in the department
Skills and abilities
- Demonstrated experience in cultivating and maintaining external relationships on behalf of a medium-sized, highly political organization.
- Experience in or interacting with all levels of stakeholders including municipal, private, provincial, and federal government.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Experience in event planning and management.
- Experience in leading high-profile projects Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Advanced relationship-building skills and strong interpersonal skills required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write and edit quickly, accurately, and creatively, for a variety of audiences, including student audiences and government audiences.
- Must possess creative problem-solving skills and sound judgment
- Ability to handle complex multiple assignments as the same time and meet tight deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and mentor student leaders and support their personal and professional development.
- Ability to work and collaborate within a team environment, both as a project lead and in support capacities.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a work environment that often has regularly changing priorities Nature and Scope
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
An attractive package which includes Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits is offered; details of which will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.
TO APPLY
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Applications, which should include a Curriculum Vitae (giving full personal particulars of applicant, including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, employment and experience, present salary, telephone numbers and the names, addresses (including e-mail) and telephone numbers of three contactable referees) and copies of certificates must be addressed to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Department
National University of Science and Technology
P O Box AC 939Ascot
Bulawayo, ZIMBABWE
And e-mailed to: recruitment@nust.ac.zw in a single pdf file clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line.
The National University of Science and Technology is an equal opportunity employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 24 May, 2024.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.