Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill a vacancy at the Zambia Research and Educations Network (ZAMREN). The vision and mission of ZAMREN are as follows:
Vision:
A leading and eminent provider of innovative ICT infrastructure and services to Education and Research institutions to enhance innovation Mission:
To provide a secure, affordable and quality national digital infrastructure and services for research and education for social and economic development. The objective of ZAMREN is to be a vehicle for collective representation of research and education network built along the ideals of fibre networking vision of the Southern Africa Regional Universities Association (SARUA) and further advance the Pan-African Research and education vision of connecting all African Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions to each other and the world.
JOB TITLE: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
JOB PURPOSE:
To implement the strategic goals and objectives of ZAMREN, enable the Executive Board to fulfill its governance function, and give direction and leadership toward the achievement of the organization's philosophy, mission, strategy, and its annual goals and objectives. .

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Support operations and administration of the Executive Board by advising and informing Board members, and, interfacing between the Board and other stakeholders.
• Develop and implement Strategic Plans and provide strategic leadership.
• Identify, develop and direct the implementation of business strategies.
• Mobilize resources for business growth and sustainability
• Prepare yearly a budget for Board approval and prudently manage the organization's resources within those budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations.
• Manage the human resource of the organization according to authorized personnel policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations.
• Plan and direct the organization activities to achieve stated/agreed targets and standards for financial and trading performance, quality, culture and legislative adherence
• Develop executive team members
• Direct functions and performance of ZAMREN via the executive team.
• Establish Research and Education Network connections to immediate neighbouring countries and to the global Research and Education communities
• Establish ICT services and platforms to enhance academic and research output and establish capacity building programs to enable uptake of the services and platforms.
• Lobby Government for good will and conducive regulatory framework on the implementation of the country wide optic fibre projects and connectivity to enhance academic and research output.
• Ensure ZAMREN and its mission, programs, and services are consistently presented in strong and positive image to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain and develop organizational culture, values and reputation with all staff, tertiary and research institutions, suppliers, partners and regulatory bodies

Job Skills: Not Specified

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent
• Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Engineering in ICT or related field
• Master of Science/ Master of Engineering in ICT or related filed
• Master of Business Administration or PhD in relevant fields will be an added advantage
• Must have professional Competences in ICT Networks, ICT Systems and Services, Cyber Security, ICT policies and regulations,
• Minimum of 5 years' experience at senior management level, in ICT industry
• Must have proof of Membership to Professional bodies:
• Full member of either ICTAZ or EIZ

Job Education Requirements: Bachelor of Science

Job Experience Requirements: Minimum of 5 years

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Only candidates who meet the specified requirements need to apply to the address indicated below, enclosing their detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of educational certificates, names and addresses of three traceable references and contact address/telephone-mail details. The position should be clearly marked on the envelope.
Applications to be sent to:
The Chairperson
ZAMREN Search Committee
University of Zambia School of Education Building First Floor, West Wing
PO Box 32379
Lusaka
Or E-mail: chair.searchcommittee@zamren.zm
Closing date: Friday, 28th February, 2020.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
ZAMREN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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