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Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR)
The Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) is
inviting applications from suitably qualified, experienced and distinguished
academic/research/administrative professionals to be considered for the
position of Principal tenable at Natural Resources College.
ABOUT NATURAL RESOURCES COLLEGE*>
Natural Resources College (NRC) became the second constituent College of the
Lilongwe University of
Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) on 14th December 2014 after it was
de-registered as a Trust. The College has a student population of 2,500 and
currently it offers Certificate, Diploma and degree programmes.
THE PRINCIPAL POSITION*>
Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor on academic matters and the University
Registrar on administrative matters, the College Principal shall provide
overall College leadership and strategic management in order to ensure that
the College maintains the mission and vision of LUANAR. It entails development
of periodical plans and the coordination to ensure effective implementation
through annual work plans as well as ensuring availability of efficient
financial and administrative support services to the core functions of
teaching and learning, research consulting and outreach operations of the
College and the University as a whole. The duties and responsibilities of the
Principal shall include
Leadership and Management
> Provide innovative leadership to the College geared at the furtherance of the objectives of the University.
> Maintain efficient and effective financial management systems and ensuring their overall economic and effective implementation.
> Ensure high standards of discipline among staff members and students alike.
> Ensure adherence to administrative, academic, research and financial policies, rules and regulations.
> Chair various statutory committees of the college and those delegated by the Deputy Vice Chancellor.
> Carry out any assignment delegated by the Deputy Vice Chancellor and the University Registrar from
time to time.
> Market the University/College by giving desirable visibility through interaction with government, the
public, the donor community and the outside world on higher education issues.
Academic Affairs
> Provide overall College leadership and support on all academic matters by ensuring adherence to the
academic calendar and deadlines for submission of all reports required by
University Management.
> Explore and facilitate alternative teaching and learning avenues (including open and distance
learning) in order to widen access to higher education.
> Liaise with external stakeholders to develop and maintain strategic academic partnerships.
> Uphold high standards of academic teaching and learning at the College and ensure that Curricula are
adhered to and reviewed periodically.
> Ensure that mechanisms for quality control and inspection are in place and are functioning properly
so that the quality of the graduates is consistent with both regional and
international expectations.
> Ensure the College implements strategy to achieve ISO certification.
Finance Management and Resource Mobilisation
> Spearhead strategic planning, and implementation, development of work programmes, budgets,
business/marketing and investment plans.
> Ensure preparation, defense and implementation of Budgets for the college.
> Ensure the college implements the resource mobilization strategy and that projects are identified,
funded and implemented.
> Lead the resource mobilization initiatives and ensure that funds raised by the University and those
provided by government are managed properly.
> Develop and manage strategic alliances and partnerships with the public and the private sectors
in areas of mutual interest.
Human Capacity Building
> Attract, motivate and retain highly skilled and talented staff in all categories, teaching and non-
teaching.
> Enhance performance of all staff members
> Ensure staff meet performance targets in line with the Performance Management System.
> Ensure effective operationalization of the human resource and development policy
Infrastructure Development
> Keep University Management updated on all Infrastructure Development projects and plans at college.
> Coordinate Infrastructure development projects in the College.
> Facilitating and coordinating the implementation of remedial strategies to improve teaching and learning environment in the college.
Research and Publications
> Ensure implementation of University Research Agenda which fosters application of research results
to improve knowledge and human welfare.
> Facilitate collaborative research projects and innovative research that can result in improved
production, processing and marketing of agricultural products.
The candidate for the post of Principal shall be a distinguished scholar with
outstanding academic and
administrative records. Specifically, the person must –
1. Be proven leader with academic and managerial standing at senior university management level and
should possess a Doctorate Degree earned from a reputable University in their
discipline and should be at least a Senior Lecturer with not less than 7 years
of relevant practical work experience.
2. Possess a clear vision for the further development of the College and the realization of the vision, mission and strategic goals of the University;
3. Exhibit entrepreneurial drive and ability to attract extra-statutory funds and mobilise other resources
for the development of the University;
4. Develop and advance a culture of business incubation for nurturing new enterprises for socio-economic development.
5. Demonstrate ability to attract, motivate and retain highly skilled and talented staff in all categories,
teaching and non-teaching;
6. Demonstrate interpersonal and team building skills and possess the ability to build bridges between
staff, students, other members of the university community and the
university’s stakeholders.
7. Possess proven skills of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT).
Tenure of the Position*>
The successful candidate for the position shall hold office for a period of
three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term
based on satisfactory performance. The successful candidate shall be offered
an attractive salary and benefits commensurate with the seniority of the
position and
qualifications.
Method of Application*>
Applications can be sent by either email or post using the addresses by 20th
August, 2020.
University Registrar
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
P O Box 219
LILONGWE
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