Background

The Copperbelt University is a Public University established through an Act of Parliament No. 19 of 1987. The University’s core business is Teaching, Research, Innovation, Industrialisation and Community Engagement as a service to the nation. The University is an equal opportunity employer and hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to fill in the following support staff positions:

VICE CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE

Job Purpose

To support the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of the University’s strategic plans; policies and performance framework in order to enhance institutional effectiveness, accountability, and long-term sustainability.

Qualifications and Experience

· Full Grade 12 or Form V Certificate with Five (5) ‘O’ level Credits or better including English and Mathematics;

· Bachelor’s Degree in Strategic Management, Strategic Policy, Economics, Public Administration or Business Administration;

· Master’s degree in Strategic Management, Economics, Public Administration or Business Administration is added advantage;

· Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant working experience in strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation or a similar role, preferably in a higher education institution; and

· Fully registered and paid-up member of a relevant professional body or Association.

Required Competencies and Behavioral Attributes

· Knowledge/understanding of Strategic Planning processes or Project Management;

· Strong competencies in ICTs; analytical skills (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and data management;

· Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and trends in higher education;

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and

· Analytical and problem-solving skills;

Additional Notes

“WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

• Assists in the formulation of the University’s strategic planning and related plans that integrate objectives, milestones and deliverables across different departments and units of the University;
• Ensure ongoing alignment between strategic plans and organisational priorities;
• Assists to develop and track University KPIs, performance metrics, measure progress against strategic goals;
• Coordinate the collection, analysis, and interpretation of institutional data to support evidence-based planning and decision-making;
• Assists in preparation of quarterly strategic performance reports for Management, Council, and other stakeholders;
• Facilitate planning meetings and effectively encourage cross-departmental collaboration for streamlined execution of initiatives;
• Maintain strategic planning documentation and ensure proper record management;
• Assist in the preparations of Annual Reports; and
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Manager – Strategic Planning.

• Knowledge/understanding of Strategic Planning processes or Project Management;
• Strong competencies in ICTs; analytical skills (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and data management;
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and trends in higher education;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills;

• Full Grade 12 or Form V Certificate with Five (5) ‘O’ level Credits or better including English and Mathematics;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Strategic Management, Strategic Policy, Economics, Public Administration or Business Administration;
• Master’s degree in Strategic Management, Economics, Public Administration or Business Administration is added advantage;
• Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant working experience in strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation or a similar role, preferably in a higher education institution;
• Fully registered and paid-up member of a relevant professional body or Association.