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THE COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
(RE-AVDERTISED)
The Copperbelt University is a Public University established through an Act of Parliament No. 19 of 1987. The University’s core business is Teaching, Research, Innovation, Industrialisation and Community Engagement as a service to the nation. The University is an equal opportunity employer and hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to fill in the position of Director, CBU – IBIC.
- DIRECTOR – COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY ICT BUSINESS AND INNOVATION CENTRE (CBU - IBIC) (1 POSITION)
JOB PURPOSE:
To direct, operate and control an independent subsidiary company of the Copperbelt University with the mandate to generate income through the development of ICT systems/products, provision of ICT continuous professional development and provision of ICT solutions to businesses within Zambia and beyond.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provides overall leadership, vision and strategic direction necessary to realise the objectives of CBU - IBIC in consultation with the Vice-Chancellor;
- Manages IBIC within the parameters established by the University;
- Initiates and negotiates agreements, contracts and leases for approved strategies, business plans, and IBIC objectives in liaison with the Vice-Chancellor;
- Contributes to the University revenue through above-average returns;
- Commercialises the ICT business and training services;
- Develops future CBU systems as required by the University.
- Develops guidelines and implements internal standard operating procedures for IBIC within the University’s strategic framework;
- Manages the overall business of IBIC to create sustainable long-term shareholder value;
- Implements the CBU industrialisation strategy through the commercialisation of ICT innovations;
- Develops IBIC strategic framework;
- Develops annual forecasts of revenue, expenditures, and financial performance by IBIC;
- Establishes effective control and coordination mechanisms for all operations and activities;
- Ensures the integrity of the internal controls and management of risks;
- Manages and supervises IBIC staff to ensure effective employee and departmental performance as per prescribed standard;
- Develops an annual business plan and operating budget for the department and monitor the implementation of these to ensure that financial targets are met;
- Develops and implement processes, procedures and systems, to ensure cyber security and confidentiality of all data as well as provide protection against internal and external threats;
- Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of all developments and trends related to technology and cyber security and upgrade relevant systems as necessary;
- Ensures all operations and activities of IBIC are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations; policies and practices approved by the University Council;
- Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent with 5 ‘O’ level credits or better including Mathematics and English;
- Must possess a Bachelors degree in ICT or Computer Science from a recognised institution;
- A Masters degree in ICT, Computer Science or Project Management from a recognised institution;
- A Business degree will be an added advantage;
- Must have membership to a relevant professional body;
- At least five (05) years of working experience in a managerial position.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
- Demonstrates visionary thinking, drives digital transformation and aligns innovation strategies with University goals;
- Possesses deep expertise in emerging technologies, ICT systems and digital platforms, with the ability to identify, develop and manage business opportunities, research commercialisation and industry partnerships;
- Ability to manage teams, building internal capacity and promoting an adaptable, innovative and high performance work environment;
- Demonstrates strong planning, budgeting and resource mobilization skills;
- Acts with integrity, transparency and accountability; committed to delivering high impact results, maintaining service excellence and upholding University values and digital governance standards;
- Demonstrates competence in the design, development and implementation of information technology and communications systems;
- Knowledge and understanding of management information communications systems;
- Substantial experience in general management and managing budgets;
- A broad understanding of computer systems, computer applications and operating systems;
- Analytical and problem solving skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Negotiation skills.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
- Immediate Supervisor: Vice – Chancellor
- Salary Scale: MGT 06
Interested applicants meeting the above requirements should submit a signed application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, Zambia Qualification Authority (ZAQA) validated copies of Academic Certificates, certified Professional Certificates, copy of National Registration Card (NRC), proof of current membership to a professional body and three (03) names of referees; two (02) of whom must be Professionally acquainted with the applicant.
The applications in hard copies should be submitted to the undersigned not later than Monday, 17th November, 2025 or soft copies (as a single pdf file) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The application should be addressed to:
The Registrar
The Copperbelt University
Plot 4692, Jambo Drive, Riverside
P O Box 21692
KITWE
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Those who applied in the previous advert need not to apply.
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THE COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
(INTERNAL ADVERT)
The Copperbelt University is a Public University established through an Act of Parliament No. 19 of 1987. The University’s core business is Teaching, Research, Innovation, Industrialisation and Community Engagement as a service to the nation. The University is an equal opportunity employer and hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced serving members of staff to fill in the following position:
DIRECTOR – LUSAKA CAMPUS (1 POSITION)
JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, the job holder shall be responsible for providiing overall leadership, direction, and strategic management in order to ensure that the Campus maintains the mission and vision of Copperbelt University.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Controls and coordinates all activities and operations of the Campus;
- Ensures the formulation and implementation of policies and guidelines governing the operations of the Campus;
- Provides overall Campus leadership and support on all academic, administrative
and financial management by ensuring adherence to the academic calendar and deadlines for submission of all reports required by University Management;
- Develops and implements a strategy for the campus, including long-term planning and budgeting;
- Coordinates all academic, research and consultancy activities at the Campus;
- Ensures that infrastructure and all other facilities at the Campus are adequate and in proper working conditions;
- Upholds high standards of academic teaching and learning at the campus;
- Coordinates planning and implementation of the Campus budget, and ensures prudent utilisation of financial and physical resources;
- Ensures that the operations of the Campus are financially sustainable;
- Leads in the mobilisation of financial resources by ensuring the development and implementation of strategies or initiatives for generating and attracting revenue to ensure that the Campus is self-sustainable;
- Builds and maintains strong client relationships with the external funders, collaborators, cooperating partners and stakeholders;
- Supervises subordinate staff and ensures that performance appraisal is conducted for all staff at the Campus;
- Ensures adheerence to national legislations and regulations governeing Higher Education; and
- Performs any other duties to be assigned by the Supervisor.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
- Be able to demonstrate Academic and Professional Leadership
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
- Takes responsibility for actions, projects and work in his/her jurisdiction.
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a team and contribute fully to the work of the Campus.
- Must have integrity.
- Time management and prioritization.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent with 5 ‘O’ level credits or better including Mathematics and English;
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of specialisation;
- Master’s degree in a relevant field of specialisation;
- PhD in a relevant field of specialisation;
- Minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience as an academic practitioner and must be at the level of Senior Lecturer or above; and
- Must have proof of valid membership to a professional organisation or association.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
- Immediate Supervisor: Vice – Chancellor
REMUNERATION:
Director of Lusaka Campus shall be eligible to receive a responsibility allowance at the rate of thirty percent (30%) of one's basic salary during their tenure of office.
TENURE
The appointment to the position of Director shall be for a duration of three (3) years but shall be eligible for re-appointment for a final term of three (3) years.
Interested applicants meeting the above specifications should submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of Academic and Professional Certificates; copies of proof of valid membership and three (3) names of referees, two (2) of whom must be Professionally acquainted with the applicant.
The applications in hard copies should be submitted to the undersigned not later than 14th November, 2025.
The Registrar
The Copperbelt University
Plot 4692, Jambo Drive, Riverside
P O Box 21692
KITWE
**Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted**
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR A FULLY FUNDED POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AT THE COPPERBELT UNIVERSITY
The Copperbelt University (CBU) is a public university located in the Copperbelt Province, Zambia. In October 2020, the University secured funding for the Professorial Chair in Environment and Development in honour of Oliver R Tambo, called Oliver R Tambo African Research Chair Initiative (ORTARChl), through the successful research proposal entitled “Developing Models for Mining Landscape Restoration and Management of Pollution associated with Mining in Zambia “ to National Research Foundation of South Africa. ORTARChI is an initiative of South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), in partnership with the Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation (OATF), Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC), and seven councils of the Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI). The CBU ORTARChI Chair, together with other ORTARChI Chairs in sub-Saharan Africa, will focus on training graduate students and postdoctoral fellows as the next generation of research leaders in a number of subject areas. The ORTARChI Chair at Copperbelt University has two thematic areas namely; Socio-ecological landscape, and Mining pollution and remediation.
The Copperbelt University is hereby requesting for applications for Post-Doctoral position that will focus on socio-ecological landscape studies under the ORTARChI Chair of Environment and Development.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POST-DOC DELIVERABLES
- Assist the Research Chair in developing research concepts to be undertaken for a particular research year.
- Plan and carry out independent research focused on social and ecological studies with a research focus on;
- Coppice response to disturbance
- Coppice dynamics and water relations
- Coppice modelling
- Socio-economic studies
- Restoration of degraded landscapes
- Supervise postgraduate students at both and PhD levels registered in the socio- ecological landscape thematic area, especially in the context of fieldwork, data handling and analysis, as well as manuscript development.
- Write competitive grant proposals to attract research
- Publish at least five (05) journal articles in international peer reviewed journals of good reputation (Target impact factor of 2 or better) per year as first author.
- Disseminate research results at international conferences and be able to build beneficial research networks within the country, region and beyond.
- Carry out administrative duties that may be assigned to you by the Research
Qualifications and qualities:
- A PhD and Master’s degrees in Forest Ecology or related studies
- Good publications reflective of the expertise needed
- Competence in GIS and remote sensing
- Strong background in biostatistics (knowledge and understanding of the R statistical package applications in ecological assessment)
- Team player
- Able to work independently
- Able to effectively communicate in English (both in writing and orally) their research to colleagues and the scientific community.
- Able to conduct field work
Employment conditions and duration of the contracts
- The initial appointment is for the period of 1 year with the possibility for renewal based on the performance.
- Remuneration will be in accordance with the Copperbelt University conditions of Service for post-docs
- The post-doc researchers will work under the supervision of the Research Chair
Application Requirements
Applicants should have completed their PhD no more than three years before starting their fellowships. The applicants are expected to take up their positions by 30th October, 2025. To apply, please submit the following documents:
- Cover letter
- A detailed curriculum vitae that includes a list of publications
- Certified academic transcripts and certificates
- A brief description of your research interests (1000 characters )
- A description of your scientific goals for the fellowship (5000 characters ).
- Two names of academic referees from credible institutions that can easily be contacted to provide reference for the candidate.
The application should be addressed to the undersigned not later than 20th September, 2025:
ORTARChI Chair of Environment and Development The Copperbelt University
P.O. Box 21692
Kitwe, Zambia
The application should be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and copied to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject area of the email indicating the position being applied for.
Contacts:
For questions and further details, contact Dr Theodore M Mwamba (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).