Research Centre Positions at University of Malawi

The University has vacancies for the following research centres:

1. Head of Centre for Language Studies (CLS)

2. Head of Centre of Education Research and Training (CERT)

3.  Head of Natural Resources and Environmental Centre (NAREC)

Purpose of the Job

To lead in the management of Research Centre operations

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Developing, reviewing, implementing and monitoring policies, plans, programmes, strategies, guidelines and budgets for the Centre

2. Monitoring, implementing and maintaining standards for the center activities.

3. Initiating and undertaking research projects, consultancies and outreach programmes including tracer studies

4. Monitoring compliance to quality standards

5. Raising the Centre’s international academic profile in line with the University’s internalization strategy

6. Developing and implementing resource mobilization plans, strategies and monitoring efficient resource utilization for the Centre

7. Establishing and maintaining partnership and links with government, the public and private sectors, development partners and international communities.

8. Representing the Centre on various fora.

9. Preparing reports

Minimum Education Qualifications and Experience

1. PhD

2. 7 years’ relevant experience at senior academic level.

Method Of Application

Application letters, enclosing copies of certificates with detailed curriculum vitae and three traceable referees should be submitted to: recruitment@unima.ac.mw

The closing date of receiving applications is Friday, 26th May 2023.

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.