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Heritage Christian College announces job vacancy

Heritage Christian College is inviting applications from suitable and qualified persons to occupy a position in their establishment.

The institution is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education. It is located at Amansaman, behind Stadium.

POSITION TO OCCUPY

The institution is searching for Grants and Research Manager for employment.

The position (Grants and Research Manager) according to the College is a specialized form of administration and would be appointed and promoted based on the Manager’s line of progression.

APPLICANT’S ROLE (Additional)

The Grants and Research Manager should be able to simultaneously take on the roles of manager, reviewer, and quasi-researcher.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Identifies and maintains research grant sources, and disseminates research funding opportunities.

2. Coordinates the setting up of teams for proposal development and provides pre-award support.

3. Prepares all contracts and portfolios for research, grants, and consultancies.

4. Keeps a complete and accurate database of contracts for sub-awards, research, grants, and consultancies.

5. Seeks and manages HCC’s registration with international institutions that have research grants and other grant platforms.

6. Reviews proposals for completeness and compliance with the national and institutional regulations/policies/guidelines/procedures as well as administrative, financial, and programmatic (grant project performance) reporting requirements of the award.

7. Liaises with principal investigators, subcontractors, sponsored project offices, and funding agencies.

8. Links industry with researchers and sets up funding mechanisms.

9. Identifies linkages of philanthropic individuals and agencies with HCC.

10. Maintains links with industry players and keeps a complete and accurate database on the same.

11. Seeks patent registration for works of innovation.

12. Seeks linkages with industry to commercialize innovative research findings.

13. Prepares policy briefs for engagement with national policymakers.

14. Identifies, coordinates, and compiles research business development and strategic research plans of faculty, staff, and students.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Postgraduate university degree in a relevant discipline.

2. Additional qualifications in Project Management, International Development, Research Administration, Marketing, or Business Administration will be an advantage.

3. Extensive experience in proposal development for research grants and consultancy services, including the identification, preparation, and implementation of research grants.

4. Experience in sourcing for grants and securing external grants and project funding.

5. Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply sponsor, national, and institutional policies, regulations, guidelines, practices, and procedures on research grants.

6. Ability to manage high volume and complex transactions.

7. Excellent research and analytical skills.

8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

9. Good interdisciplinary working skills.

10. Good planning, organizational and administrative skills

11. Good IT skills and understanding of centralized database management systems.

12. Effective networking skills and connecting with businesses and industry.

13. Demonstrated understanding of intellectual property rights (patents, copyright, and related rights).

14. Familiarity with the process of turning fresh ideas into great products and services.

15. Effective client liaison and ability to build relationships.

16. Only qualified and experienced applicants will be invited to attend the interview.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested persons are urged to send their CVs and cover letter to hr@hcuc.edu.gh

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

The deadline for the submission of applications is 7th April 2023.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview.

FURTHER CLARIFICATIONS

Call them via +233 206-730-382 for any clarifications

ADDRESS 

You can write Heritage Christian College via tbe address below:

Heritage Christian College 

P. O. Box AN 16798, Accra 

Amasaman, Behind Stadium

Source: Coverghana.com.gh