Heritage Christian College Recruitment 2023/2024

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Heritage Christian College Recruitment 2023/2024.

Heritage Christian College (HCC) is a higher educational institution sponsored by the Churches of Christ. Its core values are Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Ethics, and Global Competence

we are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Grants and Research Manager

Job Description

Identifies and maintains research grant sources and disseminates research funding opportunities
Coordinates the setting up of the teams for proposal development and provides pre-award support
Prepares all contracts and portfolios for research, grants, and consultancies
Keeps a complete and accurate database of contracts for sub-awards, research, grant, and consultancies
Seeks and manages HCC’s registration with international institutions that have research grants and other grant platforms
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
Liaises with principal investigators, subcontractors, sponsored project offices, and funding agencies
Links industry with researchers and sets up funding mechanisms
Identifies linkages of philanthropic individuals and agencies with HCC
Maintain links with industry players and keeps a complete and accurate database on the same
Seeks patent registration for works of innovation
Seeks linkages with industry to commercialize innovative research findings
Prepares policy briefs for engagement with national policymakers
Identifies, coordinates, and compiles research business development and strategic research plans of faculty, staff, and students

Qualification/Experience

Postgraduate university degree in a relevant discipline
Additional qualifications in Project Management, International Development, Research Administration, Marketing, or Business Administration will be an advantage
Extensive experience in sourcing for grants and securing external grants and project funding
Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply sponsor, national, and institutional policies, regulations, guidelines, practices, and procedures on research grants
Ability to manage high-volume and complex transactions
Excellent research and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good interdisciplinary working skills
Good planning, organizational and administrative skills
Good IT skills and understanding of centralized database management system
Effective networking skills and connecting with businesses and industry
Demonstrated understanding of intellectual property rights (patents, copyright, and related rights)
Familiarity with the process of turning fresh ideas into great products and services
Effective client liaison and ability to build relationships
Only qualified and experienced applicants will be invited to attend the interview