• Develop and implement research and innovation strategies consistent with the overall College strategies and develop associated policies, ensuring effective research and innovation management within each Faculty
• Conduct research on students, graduates, employers and other key stakeholders as well as special aspects of the economy, labour market, educational system, programmes and other relevant areas to inform the College’s decision/policy making process
• Implement systems to build and sustain a strong culture of research and innovation throughout the College.
• Monitor activities with regards to research targets, and monitor research quality for the Annual Research and Innovation Review.
• Monitoring compliance with best practice and integrity in all research and innovation matters.
• Encourage effective training and development in research and innovation in order to support researchers in the achievement of international standing and impact.
• Work proactively with other staff to ensure the embedding of enterprise and innovation within the research activities and culture of the College
• Act as the nexus between the College and the community with respect to research initiatives of mutual benefit
• Develop mutually beneficial linkages with industry in order to develop partnerships and collaborative research;
• Evaluate the extent to which programmes offered by the college match employers expectations, analyze results and prepare various reports and presentations.
• Identify current practices in the labour market and make recommendations for the improvement of programme of study
• Transfer knowledge to society through outreach (e.g. collaborative research; seminars; workshops; lectures; publications)

Encourage and support the raising of funds for research conducted 

• Research and outreach activities undertaken.
• Meetings attended as scheduled.
• Meetings, seminars, workshops or conferences convened.
• Staff effectively supervised.
• Monthly and other reports prepared and submitted in a timely manner.

All other assigned responsibilities effectively undertaken

While we apprecate all applicants ONLY Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.