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.