ZOU looking for Vice Chancellor

1.1 Be a holder of an earned Doctorate Degree from a recognised University and be a Full Professor;

1.2 A practitioner with qualifications and proven experience in ODeL. A Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in ODeL would be an added advantage;

1.3 Have at least ten (10) years working experience at a senior administrative level, preferably in an ODeL University:

1.4 Be an accomplished Higher Education or related field administrator with a proven track record for creating a technology-driven and innovative learning, teaching and research environment in a diverse ODeL institution or related Higher and Tertiary Education or Research Institution;

1.5 Have proven experience in networking, team building and resource mobilisation;

1.6 Have proven management capacity including knowledge of public financial management, strategic people management and be able to generate financial support from both public and private sectors;

1.7 Have demonstrable knowledge of the structural, legislative and regulatory frameworks for managing an Open, Distance and Electronic Learning (ODeL) Institution;

1.8 Have proven understanding of education 5.0 and Heritage based development.

2.1 Provide visionary and strategic leadership through the planning and implementation of the University's Strategic Plan;

2.2 Initiate, recommend and monitor policies, systems, and procedures that ensure sound academic and administrative functions of an ODeL institution;

2.3 Lead the development activities of the University, the setting up of new Faculties and raising resources to support such initiatives, which include the development of Open Educational Resources (0ERs);

2.4 Formulate and implement Education Programmes in line with the University Strategic Plan and in the context of the broader national industrialisation and modernisation agenda and Education 5.0;

2.5 Raising the University profile and its global ranking through excellence in technology-based learning, research, innovation, industrialisation and commercialisation;

2.6 Identify and promote the development and commercialisation of emerging technologies to advance Zimbabwe's industrialisation and modernisation agenda;

2.7 Ensure that the University provides technological solutions to the surrounding communities and the nation at large, with a focus on Heritage studies:

2.8 Foster strategic partnerships and working relationships between and among various University stakeholders that include staff, students, the public and private sectors;

2.9 Negotiate strategic linkages with local and international institutions regarding instructional resources and the use of information and communication technologies for key academic and administrative activities of the University;

2.10 Attract high end skills to advance the creation of technology driven start-ups and incubation of industries to generate income for the University and employment for its graduates.

3.1 A highly attractive and competitive remuneration package in accordance with the University Terms and Conditions of Service.

3.2 Medical Aid, and Pension benefits.

3.3 A five (5) year performance-related renewable contract.