Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences is hiring a Director of Business Development and Industrialization

Director of Business Development and Industrialization

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following position at Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences (MSUAS): Director Business Development and Industrialization (1 Post)

NB: Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences is an equal opportunities employer. In a bid to promote gender parity, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

VICE CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE

Position: Director Business Development and Industrialization (1 Post)

Reporting to: The Pro-Vice Chancellor

Job Summary:

The Director of Business Development and Industrialization is responsible for driving the University’s industrialization and commercialization agenda. This includes initiating, appraising, implementing, and monitoring strategies, policies, and systems that foster innovation, business development, and the transformation of knowledge into marketable goods and services.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and oversee policies and systems for industrialization and business development.
Lead the creation of spin-offs, joint ventures, and other income-generating projects.
Provide strategic leadership to faculties and departments in business development initiatives.
Establish and manage innovation hubs that convert research into commercial outputs.
Ensure intellectual property protection and patent registration of innovations.
Oversee seminars on industrialization and strategic partnerships.
Set performance benchmarks and quality frameworks for innovation hubs and industrial parks.
Promote innovation and develop partnerships with public and private sectors, regionally and internationally.
Facilitate collaborations with industry for the establishment of industrial hubs and parks.
Ensure compliance with national and international quality standards in project implementation.
Create and grow revenue streams by commercializing the University’s research and facilities.
Identify opportunities to monetize academic outputs.
Produce viable business plans including financial appraisals and cash flow projections.
Engage university staff to leverage internal capabilities for external business engagements.
Collaborate with business development managers in other institutions to pursue joint goals.
Liaise with investors and stakeholders on industrialization-related matters.
Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor.

Qualifications and Experience:

A Master’s Degree in Engineering, Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Commerce, Applied Social Sciences, Business Administration, or related fields.
A relevant first degree in similar fields.
A PhD is an added advantage.
Minimum of five (5) years post-qualification experience, with at least two (2) years at senior management level in a reputable organization.
Demonstrated experience in industrialization, commercialization, and intellectual property management.
Ability to establish and nurture public-private partnerships.
Strong integrity, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multitask effectively.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates must submit:

Six (6) sets of hardcopy applications
Certified copies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts, national ID, and birth certificate
A detailed CV including full name, date/place of birth, qualifications, availability, current salary, contact information, and three (3) referees

Applications should be addressed to:

Director Human Resource, Monitoring and Evaluation
Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences
Bag 7001, Stair Guthrie Road
Mutare

Deadline for submission: No later than 1400 hours on 06 June 2025.
Note: Clearly indicate the post being applied for in the application letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Additionally, a soft copy of all documents must be submitted in a single PDF file to: hr@msuas.ac.zw

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