The Botswana Institute for Technology, Research and Innovation (BITRI), is a newly established science and technology institute whose mandate is to undertake research, identify and or develop appropriate technologies in line with national priorities and needs of Botswana. BITRI invites suitably qualified applicants for the position of Research & Partnerships Administration Officer.
Main Purpose of the Position:
The officer will organize and coordinate the provision of cost effective support in the Research and Partnerships (R&P) Department, which responsibilities will include:
• Assist with pre-award activities of BITRI through identification of funding opportunities and guidelines and set up system for alerting researchers in a timely manner including providing it in a format for inclusion in the weekly briefs to staff.
• Organise venue, refreshments and communication for R&P events and meetings including internal and external meetings, seminars, training, open days, product launches, media briefs etc
• Assist with coordination of travel and other arrangements in special programmes such as public seminars, postdoctoral, visiting research scholars, and researcher exchanges
• Maintain an electronic database of all R&P stakeholders, proposals, funded projects, collaborations and agreements including MOUs, Contracts, Licensing agreements, Non-disclosure agreements etc
• Collate research and innovation outputs for reporting to shareholders and other funders
Education
A minimum of a Diploma in Business Administration from a recognised institution or any other equivalent qualification acceptable to BITRI is required.
Experience and Working Knowledge
The incumbent shall have as a minimum:
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in office or project administration with some supervisory skills
• Prior experience in a knowledge based institution will be an advantage.
• Good communication skills, ability and interest to work across a range of different programmes, good organisation skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Excellent computer skills particularly in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Access.
Remuneration
BITRI offers attractive working conditions and remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The above post is for five (5) years fixed term contract.
Application letters with comprehensive CVs, certified copies of certificates and names of 3 traceable referees should be submitted to the following address:
Chief Executive Officer
Botswana Institute for Technology, Research and Innovation (BITRI)
C/o Plot No. 50654, Machel Drive
Private Bag 0082, Gaborone
Tel: 3607500 Email: [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 28th October 2015.
