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LUANAR
The Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) is
inviting applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and distinguished
academic/research professionals to be considered for the position of Vice-
Chancellor for LUANAR which will fall vacant soon.
#### About LUANAR
LUANAR is the third public University in Malawi. It was established through
Act No 9 of 2011 by delinking Bunda College of Agriculture from the University
of Malawi and integrating the Natural Resources College which was established
under a Trust.
LUANAR was operationalised on 1st July 2012. The University has a current
enrolment of 13,940 students in seven faculties (Agriculture, Development
Studies, Food and Human Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Postgraduate
Studies, Natural Science and Life Sciences and Veterinary Medicine) on two
Colleges (Bunda, NRC) and one campus (The City campus). In addition to the
college/campus-based education, LUANAR operates the Open and Distant Learning
(ODL) Programme, currently with centres in
Blantyre, Lilongwe and Mzuzu. LUANAR’s vision is to become a world class
university and in the pursuit of this vision, the University is implementing
its second five-year strategic plan.
Given its multi-college/campus/centre nature and its rapid expansion within
the short period of its existence, the University offers unique challenges to
its Chief Executive, the Vice Chancellor, who is expected to drive the
institution’s vision and agenda. The ViceChancellor shall therefore lead the
University into its third phase of development including implementation of its
2020 – 2025 Strategic Plan and the long-term strategic plan.
#### The Vice-Chancellor
The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and academic head of the
University. The Vice-Chancellor oversees the day-to-day administration of the
University and he/she shall see to it that the goals of the University are
met. He/she is responsible to the University Council for the management of the
human, monetary and material resources of the University.
The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise general superintendence over the University
and shall see to it that the provisions of the Law, the Statutes, Policies and
Regulations of the University are observed, and he/she may exercise such
powers as may be necessary or expedient for that purpose. The Vice-Chancellor
must therefore be always competent to advise Council on any matter affecting
the policy, finance, and administration of the University.
The success of his/her job will depend on their ability to lead, motivate, and
inspire academic, administrative, and non-academic staff as well as students
and all other stakeholders to work towards
becoming a world class university. The duties and responsibilities of the
Vice-Chancellor shall include
#### 1\. Leadership and Management
> Provide innovative leadership to the University geared at the furtherance of the objectives of the University.
> Spearhead strategic planning, policy formulation and implementation targeted at the University and responsive to the needs of Malawi and the world in general.
> Ensure high standards of discipline among staff members and students alike.
> Ensure adherence to administrative, academic, and financial policies, rules and regulations.
#### 2\. 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.
> Encourage academic members of staff to embark on investigative research that brings about socio-economic changes in people’s habits.
> Facilitate international research foundations and collaborative research that can provide funding for capacity building and infrastructure development of the University.
3\. Academic Affairs
> Inspire academic staff in providing effective teaching and learning through performance appraisals of academic, technical and support staff.
> Stimulate a culture of quality teaching and learning to ensure international standards.
> Ensure development and review of curricula for all programmes.
> Explore and facilitate alternative teaching and learning avenues (including open and distance learning) to widen access to higher education.
4\. Marketing and Publicity
> Provide leadership for the development and execution of a comprehensive strategic communications and marketing plan to enhance the universities leadership position, reputation, and brand.
> Market the University by giving desirable visibility through interaction with government, the public, the donor community, and the outside world on higher education issues.
> Reach out to communities both locally and internationally, raising awareness of the university’s impact and international credentials.
#### 5\. Financial/Business Management
> Engage in aggressive resource mobilization and ensure that funds raised by the University and those provided by government are properly managed.
> Demonstrate practical experience and flare to engage the private and public institutions so that industry participates in supporting higher education, research, and product development/marketing.
#### 6\. Quality Assurance
> 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.
> Champion process of obtaining ISO certification.
> Ensure the University develops and maintains a culture for continuous improvement.
#### The Candidate
The candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor of LUANAR must be a
distinguished scholar with outstanding academic and administrative records.
He/she must be a proven manager of human and material resources. Specifically
i. The person must 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, preferably in
sciences, and should be a full professor in relevant field of study.
ii. Possess a proven track record of academic excellence such as to be able to
command the respect of national and international academic communities and
colleagues.
iii. Possess a clear vision for the further development of the University and
the realization of its vision, mission, and strategic goals.
iv. Have a demonstrable ability to establish and maintain partnerships with
local, national, and international governmental and non-governmental agencies
and organizations.
v. Possess a proven and demonstrable ability to attract international research
and development grants.
vi. Exhibit entrepreneurial drive and ability to attract extra-statutory funds
and mobilise other resources for the development of the University.
vii. Develop and advance a culture of business incubation for nurturing new
enterprises for socio-economic development.
viii. Possess personal integrity in the management of funds and be able to
deploy financial resources as appropriate in the context of the University’s
Strategic Plan.
ix. Demonstrate ability to attract, motivate and retain highly skilled and
talented staff in all categories, teaching, and non-teaching.
x. 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.
xi. Possess proven skills of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT).
Tenure of the Post and Remuneration Package
#### The successful candidate shall hold office for a period of four years
and be eligible for reappointment for one further term of office based on
satisfactory performance. The candidate shall be offered an attractive salary
and benefits commensurate with seniority of the position and qualifications.
Mode of Application
Interested Candidates who meet the above conditions should submit 3 copies of
their applications, which should include an application letter, detailed
curriculum vitae giving names and addresses of three traceable referees and
copies of their qualifications under confidential cover on or before (Friday
4th June 2021)*> to
The University Registrar and Secretary to Council
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
P.O. Box 219
Lilongwe
Electronic Submission
The submission of the hard copy should be accompanied by a full electronic
submission of the application and accompanying materials to be mailed as
attachment in PDF or MS Word format to [ ur@luanar.ac.mw
](mailtour@luanar.ac.mw) , with a copy to [ zkasomekera@gmail.com
](mailtozkasomekera@gmail.com) the subject line should read, “Application
for the Post of Vice-Chancellor”*> . Referees should be similarly encouraged
to submit signed electronic copies of their references in PDF format to the
same address.
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