Director of Research, Contracts and Grants

Job Summary

Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Transformative Teaching Learning and Research, this is a 3-year Fixed Term Contract. The Director of Research Contracts and Grants is a crucial role responsible for overseeing the university’s research administration. This includes managing the pre-award processes, ensuring compliance with grant regulations and supporting the University’s research strategy. The Director will work closely with faculty, staff, students and external stakeholders to grow the research culture.

Key Responsibilities

Research Administration and Leadership

Grants and Contracts Management

Compliance and Risk Management

Strategic Planning and Collaboration

Financial Oversight and Resource Mobilization

Qualifications and Experience

A doctorate in a discipline that is currently being offered at USIU-Africa

Certification in Research Administration

Minimum of 5 years of experience in research administration (including electronic research administration systems and tools), with a proven record of managing research contracts and grants in a higher education setting or research institution.

Proven record of raising high-value research contracts and grants implementing the activities to completion and contributing to publications in high-impact journals and policy briefs.

Proven record of planning for research events – conferences, colloquia, policy dialogues, stakeholder forums, and community engagement activities for research.

Knowledge of regulations about research, including IREC and acquisition of the relevant research permits.

Industries:Human Resources

Function: Others