JOB VACANCIES
JOB VACANCIES
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions within the Research Council of Zimbabwe (RCZ):-
1. TECHNICAL OFFICERS x 1
Reports To: The Research Prioritization, Control and Coordination Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
• Servicing Research Council of Zimbabwe Committees
• Preparing concept papers for the RCZ committees
• Receiving research proposals and prepares preliminary evaluation reports for consideration
• Drafting Calls for Research proposals and places them in the public media
• Ensuring that official publications of RCZ are distributed widely
• Writing reports on research and technical information for the Research Council of Zimbabwe
• Writing official publications of RCZ to known international standards
• Researching on publications of interest to RCZ and making appropriate recommendations
• Producing reports on expired patents of interest
• Preparing summaries of scientific and technological reports
• Organizing workshops, seminars and biennial science and technology symposia and produces reports and minutes as required
• Working as an individual or in teams on various scientific and technical projects
• Drafting budgets for research projects
• Participating in policy formation in the Science Technology Innovation (STI) ecosystem
• Attending to all matters of Foreign Research
• Any other duty as assigned by the Supervisor
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
• At least a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following areas: - Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pure and Applied Sciences, Data Analysis, Engineering and related fields from a recognized university
• A minimum of one-year relevant work experience is required
• Must hold a clean Class 4 driver’s license
• Knowledge of research methodologies and new product development
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Publisher
• Strong analytical skills
2. Class 1 Driver (Full-time, fixed-term contract (1 year)
Duties and Responsibilities
• Responsible for collecting and delivering items as well as transporting persons as and when required
• Running errands as directed
• Planning route requirements by studying schedule or ad-hoc requests by the office
• Preparing vehicles by conducting operator maintenance, checking and reporting issues needing attention
• Arranging for the servicing of the RCZ vehicles
• Undertaking any other duties as assigned by immediate superior
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
• Class 1 Drivers’ license (license must be more than three years)
• Defensive drivers’ license
• Proof of having attained secondary education and
• Must have served as a driver for at least three years with traceable references.
In return, the RCZ offers a competitive package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Send applications to:
The Executive Director – RE: Position being applied for
11 Stafford Road
Mt. Pleasant
P.O. Box CY294, Causeway
Or email hr@rcz.ac.zw
Applicants are required to provide names and contact details of at least two referees. Applications together with detailed CVs should be forwarded not later than close of business on 3 August 2025 to the address and email provided.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Read more: https://rcz.ac.zw/jobs.php