VACANCY – ADVERTISEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ELECTRONICS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
PROJECT MANAGER
POST NO: 2501
The Energy Research Centre (ERC) of the National University of Lesotho currently hosted by the Department of Physics & Electronics seeks to appoint a Project Manager. The Project Manager is engaged to: manage the extensive international collaboration network that the ERC has managed to establish; the project proposals that need to be applied for; and the effective management of the projects that the ERC wins.
The successful candidate is expected to perform the following tasks:
- Seek funding opportunities (grants, consultancies, etc.) and write winning proposals
- Manage projects: follow up on activities, reporting, quality assurance, etc.
- Manage and increase internationalization networks and mobility
- Communications (updates on website, blog, Facebook, photos, brochures, etc.)
The candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and qualities:
- A post-graduate energy related degree
- Excellent writing and oral skills
- Ability to work efficiently as a member of a team or on individual assignments
- Ability to work independently and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds across different physical locations
- Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
- Pro-active/go-getter personality
- Offer effective contributions in formal settings
- Self-driven and self-motivated
- Passionate and enthusiastic about energy matters
- Self-assured and assertive
- High intuitive and analytical capabilities…ability to effectively connect the dots
The candidate should have the following experience and accomplishments:
- At least 4 years’ experience
- Experience in fund raising for projects (teaching, research, consultancies, etc.)
- Proven record of proposals written by the candidate that won funding
- Proven experience of successful project management and coordination
- Ability to negotiate
Remuneration:
The University offers salaries and other benefits commensurate with qualifications.
Employment type:
Permanent and pensionable/gratuitable terms for Locals, and Two Years Contract for Non-Locals with a possibility of renewal.
Information Required from Candidates:
- Signed application letters stating relevant qualifications and experience and provide other information that will assist the University to determine the candidate’s suitability for the position;
- Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for;
- Provide current CV’s (including telephone and e-mail contact details) and certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts;
- Provide names and contact details of three (3) contactable professional referees;
- Certified copy of an Identity Document.
All applications should be e-mailed to [email protected] and addressed to:
Director Human Resources
National University of Lesotho
Roma 180
Lesotho
The closing date for receiving full applications for the position is 7th March, 2023.
NB. ALL THE ATTACHMENTS (APPLICATION LETTER, CV, CERTIFICATES, & ID) SHOULD BE COMBINED AND EMAILED AS ONE PDF DOCUMENT
DISCLAIMER: If you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful