Office of Research and Development

DIRECTOR

mfetane — Thu, 16 May 2024 13:42:16 +0000

DIRECTOR mfetane Thu, 16/05/2024 - 15:42

Department/Faculty

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

VACANCY NO: DVCRE/R&D 01/2024

Applications are invited for the position of Director, Office of Research, and Development at the 4844��Ѹ��.

Fixed contract position: Appointment will be on a fixed term contract of between twenty-four (24) and sixty months (60).

Main purpose of the job: The Director, Office of Research and Development is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the research and development services portfolio. This role works closely with and supports the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research and Enterprise (DVC R&E) to develop and deliver the 4844��Ѹ�� Strategy for research and innovation.

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) Work with the DVC R&E to develop and implement the University’s research and innovation strategy; ii) Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Research and Development department; iii) Develop and lead implementation of the department's strategic plan policies and procedures which will enhance the capacity of the University to carry out a high-quality research and innovation; (iv) Provide leadership and direction in development of research and innovation policies and guidelines; (v) Liaise with the University academic leadership in research and innovation capacity development; (vi) Broker new research partnerships and collaborations and leverage on the existing ones for impactful research including promotion of research innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship; (vii) Works closely with the relevant Head to provide oversight on the setting up of a Technology transfer Office (TTO) and the development of the Intellectual Property (IP) policy for the University; (viii) Manage and monitor the implementation of the University research and innovation plans and activities; (ix) Periodically report on the University research output; (x) Provide oversight to ensure efficient development and utilization of research and innovation management systems; and (xi) Undertake any other duties to ensure effective delivery of the Research and Innovation Services mandate.

Position Requirements: The requirements commensurate with the duties of the position are: (i) At least a Master’s degree in Health Science, Science, Social Science, Engineering, Management, or any relevant field is required. PhD qualification will be an added advantage; (ii) A minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience, five (5) of which should have been at senior management level in research and innovation-based institution within an academic setting; (iii) Sound knowledge of developing policies, strategic plans, research programmes, their implementation and review; iv) Proven track record in research and innovation resource mobilization with strong and extensive networks.

Competencies: (i) Sound knowledge of University research and innovation management systems; (ii) Exceptional strategic thinking and leadership abilities including developing, motivating, and managing large and diverse team of staff with a research and innovation-oriented approach; (iii) Experience in developing and maintaining strong links with various key stakeholders including major research funders, industry, regulators, government agencies, and partners; (iv) A sound knowledge of computer skills and use of modern information technology; (v) Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills, analytic skills, understanding and familiarity with multi-disciplinary research and innovation; and (vi) Excellent abilities in report writing, budgeting, project analysis, monitoring and evaluation of programme are important.

How to apply: Applicants are to address the stated duties, qualifications and or provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CV’s (Including telephone, telefax and email), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees and send complete documentation to: The Executive Assistant, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Enterprise), 4844��Ѹ��, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone: Botswana. Telephone: (267) 3552888/4290, Fax: (267) 318 5019; E-mail: selaov@ub.ac.bw. Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be processed.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 108, Admin New Wing Floor 3 Office 309.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: Open until filled

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT, COMMERCIALISATION AND CONSULTANCIES (Contract position)

mfetane — Fri, 03 May 2024 07:20:43 +0000

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT, COMMERCIALISATION AND CONSULTANCIES (Contract position) mfetane Fri, 03/05/2024 - 09:20

Department/Faculty

Office of Research and Development

Closing Date

Mon, 20 May. 2024

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (RESEARCH AND ENTERPRISE)

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

VACANCY NO: IRC 1360

Job Summary: The Administration Assistant, Commercialisation and Consultancies is responsible for the day-to-day management of the University Research Intellectual Property and Consultancies Office. The function provides administrative Front-end Office Customer Services, conducting preliminary intellectual property assessments, Review of consultancies tender documents and customer advisory services, and application skills and compliance acumen, and provision of application support for consultancies, budgeting, registration of the entity and tender submission management.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administration Assistant Commercialisation & Consultancies in the Commercialization and Consultancies Office will provide the service to the research community as follows:

Commercialization

Received and responds to enquiries for disclosure of IP from the University’s academic community as the first point of contact with external IP service providers for IP-related inquiries
Seeking out / soliciting and registering new IP disclosures from the academic community
Assisting in identifying IP from research proposals following guidance from the IP Self-Assessment Form
Monitoring research progress reports for identification of potential IP in ongoing research
Conducting due diligence on IP disclosures in accordance with the Unit’s established procedures and processes (including categorizing IP, determining IP ownership)
Conduct prior art searches using search patent databases and technical literature
Providing IP assistance to the research community in relation to applications for funding and collaborative research opportunities
Responsible for secure documentation and records of IP from University research,
Assist in providing IP and commercialization training to research community
Supporting the preparation of IP sections for various internal and external reports.

Consultancies

Receives and responds to enquiries on University consultancy services
Sourcing and identification of IP

Gathering and reviewing information on tenders and other consultancy adverts for consultancy opportunities
Disseminating tender information to relevant departments/units
Purchasing tender documents e.g., Terms of Reference, requests for proposals, Expression of Interest, etc.

Perform any other duties as maybe required by the supervisor.

Requirements: A minimum qualification of a first degree in Bachelor of Business Administration Management, Entrepreneurship, Commerce and Marketing or Sales, with demonstrable experience as the first point of contact for responding to enquiries for disclosure of IP from the University’s academic community as well as the first point of contact with external IP service providers for IP- and consultancies related inquiries. Experience in the provision of technical support for coordination and management of intellectual property in a comprehensive University setting and or a Research Institute as well as the administration and procurement of research consultancies.

Competencies: Proven knowledge and application of commercialisation ad IP support, Strong interpersonal and Communication Skills. Works in multi-cultural settings, work in teams and collaborate with other research service providers to enhance holistic coordination of University research services Ability to priorities and meet deadlines, Ability to work independently and using own initiative and the ability to handle confidential information and address.

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our UB website www.ub.bw

Applicants are to address the stated qualification and provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CV’s (including telephone, telefax and email), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees. Complete documentation should be sent to: The Human Resource Manager, Office of Research and Development, Private Bag UB 00703, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2641, Fax (267) 318 5098; E-mail: fohvacancies@ub.ac.bw. Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be processed.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 239, Office No. 121 (239/121).

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 20 May 2024

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT, RESEARCH ONLINE SYSTEMS (Contract position)

mfetane — Fri, 03 May 2024 07:13:31 +0000

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT, RESEARCH ONLINE SYSTEMS (Contract position) mfetane Fri, 03/05/2024 - 09:13

Department/Faculty

Office of Research and Development

Closing Date

Mon, 20 May. 2024

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (RESEARCH AND ENTERPRISE)

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

VACANCY NO: IRC 1359

Job Summary: The Administration Assistant, Research Online Systems is responsible for providing support in the day-to-day management of the University’s online research management systems. S/he plays an important customer service role in the frontend of research online systems, onboarding, training and guiding researchers on the use of the systems, ensuring customer uptake and utilisation of the systems. S/he will ensure Online Systems functionality by receiving and escalating all systems queries to the Online Systems Manager as necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts periodic research systems functionality tests to ensure 24/7, 360 availability and accessibility of services to the user research community and provides timely support.
Onboarding the researchers on research systems; managing their access, to systems, monitoring and validating data transfers between interfaces, from the platforms, testing new functionality, attending to customer queries and ensuring seamless research online service provision.
Training new systems and database users and promoting uptake of systems.
Trouble shoots any technical glitches within scope of competence and escalates to the manager as necessary
Perform any other duties as maybe required by the supervisor.

Requirements: A minimum qualification of a first degree in Bachelor of Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent demonstrable experience in providing technical support or assistance in a research or university environment. Experience in the development and maintenance of databases and research information management systems will be added advantage.

Competencies: Proven knowledge and application troubleshooting and solving skills, including the ability to identify and address technical problems. Proficiency in using and maintaining research systems and tools. Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills. Ability to work in multi-cultural settings, work in teams and collaborate with other research service providers to enhance holistic research support services. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; Ability to work independently and use own initiative; Ability to handle confidential information.

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our UB website www.ub.bw

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 239, Office No. 121 (239/121).

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 20 May 2024

DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

ramahobok — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:19:21 +0000

DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ramahobok Fri, 22/07/2022 - 11:19

Department/Faculty

Office of Research and Development

Closing Date

Mon, 22 Aug. 2022

UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

DIRECTOR

VACANCY NO: IRC 1033

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to lead the initiation, review, development and implementation of policies, strategies and programmes which will enhance the capacity and capability of the University and its associated and affiliated institutions to carry out a high standard of research and innovation; and the management and monitoring of consultancies undertaken by the university.

Primary duties: The candidate will also be expected to (i) Provide leadership and direction in developing a policy framework for the University’s academic publications programme; (ii) formulate policy, planning and the management of research centres, institutes and programmes; (iii) act as the University management advisor on matters relating to the development and funding of research and innovation programmes and liaises with the library, faculties, centres and institutes throughout the University; (iv) identify areas needing research and topics of particular interest to national and international themes and donors and keeps the University and its affiliated and associate institutions informed on a regular basis; (v) provide professional and technical advice in the development of research proposals and initiatives with strong communication and negotiating skills to acquire research grants, research funding and expansion of research budget; (vi) liaise with Deans of Faculty, Directors of academic centres, Heads of Academic support units in developing research programmes, identifying sources of funding and consultancy opportunities including interdisciplinary/interdepartmental research and partnerships with other institutions, external agencies and individuals on behalf of the University; (vii) manage and monitor the implementation of the University research plans and consultancy activities and alerts appropriate officials when corrective action is necessary; (viii) coordinate the promotion of research by establishing appropriate communication channels and sources of funding and research administration throughout the University; (ix) identify training needs and arranges workshops for upgrading of staff and students knowledge and skills in research methodology, techniques of data analysis, report writing, research administration, publishing etc; (x) coordinate the organisation of national and international research workshops seminars and symposia by units of the University; (xi) conduct and arrange for review of research programmes and ensures that research grantees comply with contracts and prepare regular progress report of projects throughout university; (xii) recruit staff into the Department and supervise their activities to meet set performance objectives and targets of the Department and take corrective action in accordance with the laid down procedures, rules and regulations of the University; (xiii) prepare and review the Department’s budget, human resources plans and estimates, and monitor the expenditure to ensure that plans and budgets are not compromised; (xiv) report on the University research output and innovation and promote the use and adaption of information technology in research and innovation.

Job Requirements: The requirements are commensurate with the duties of the position, these are; (i) Doctoral degree in any academic discipline and attainment of the rank of Associate Professor or proven research leadership; (ii) Ten (10) years experience in an academic or research institution preferably in a University or other knowledge-based organization; (iii) Three (3) of which should have been at a senior management with an extensive record of research, consultancies and innovation; (iv) sound knowledge of developing policies, strategic plans, research programmes, their implementation and review.

Competencies: (i) Outstanding knowledge of University management systems and the environment in which they operate is key to the position; (ii) Experience in research, innovation and scholarly publications management is essential; (iii) Demonstrable success in attracting large and managing research grants and contracts; (iv) Research proposal development and management of research and consultancy teams are key competencies; (v) Demonstrable experience in coordinating research programmes and consultancies at a University level or in the management of research institute/centre; (vi) Experience in research methodologies, training and mentoring of researchers are important for capacity building; (vii) A sound knowledge of computer skills and use of modern information technology; (viii) Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills, analytic skills, understanding and familiarity with multi-disciplinary research; and (ix) Excellent abilities in report writing, budgeting, project analysis, monitoring and evaluation of programme are important.

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw

How to Apply: Applicants are to address the stated duties ad requirements or provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CV’s (Including telephone, tele-fax and email), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, and Three (3) references and send complete documentation to: Director, Human Resources, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2048/5731/2040, Fax (+267) 397 4796. Email: ramahobok@ub.ac.bw or mfetane@ub.ac.bw

Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 108, Admin New Wing Floor 2 Office 205/207.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing Date: 22 August 2022

DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

makatiku — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:40:34 +0000

DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT makatiku Wed, 10/02/2021 - 18:40

Department/Faculty

Office of Research and Development

Closing Date

Fri, 26 Feb. 2021

UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

VACANCY NO. IRC938

DIRECTOR

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw

Applicants are to address the stated duties ad requirements or provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CV’s (Including telephone, tele-fax and email), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, and Three (3) references and send complete documentation to: Deputy Director, Human Resources (Academic), Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 4155/4153/2250, Fax (+267) 397 4796. Email: makhwade@ub.ac.bw. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 108, Admin New Wing Floor 2 Office 205.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing Date 26th February 2021

Office of Research and Development

webadmin — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 06:31:52 +0000

Office of Research and Development webadmin Tue, 22/08/2017 - 08:31

Do you need support for your research or want to know about research at UB? We are the research hub with a dynamic team of research management professionals. Our integrated suite of services is available to university staff, students and external stakeholders.

We coordinate the implementation of the University research strategy towards the realisation of the University’s research intensification. Our mandate is to develop policies, strategies, guidelines, systems and processes to enable the attainment of the University vision and mission.

Our key functions include supporting faculties and departments to implement their research agendas; develop research contract and agreements; provision of funding opportunities; research performance and quality management; maintenance and provision of research information, monitoring and promotion of ethical practices in research; and provision of guidance and services for commercialization of research output.

The knowledge economy beckons, let us drive you there!

Find a researcher, supervisor or collaborator!

Our contacts;

Director	Ms Kimberly Cornfield	(267)3552901	cornfieldk@ub.ac.bw
Centre Administrator	Mr Molefe Rantsudu	(267)3552904	rantsudum@ub.ac.bw
Asst. Director, Ethics	Dr Dimpho Ralefala	(267)3552911	ralefalad@ub.ac.bw
Asst. Director, Grants & Contracts	Mr Olebile Bolobilwe	(267)3554700	bolobilweo@ub.ac.bw
Asst. Director, Commercialisation & Consultancies	Ms Kimberly Cornfield	(267) 355 2901	cornfieldk@ub.ac.bw
Online Systems Support Manager	Mr Kenneth Kavuna	(267)3552016	kavunak@ub.ac.bw


Office contacts:	Ms M. Matlhaku	(267)3552900	matlhakumg@ub.ac.bw

Physical location:

Block 243, room 150

4775 Notwane Road, Gaborone, Botswana