POST 1 : DIRECTOR: ZOU FM CAMPUS RADIO (1 POST)

The incumbent will report to the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs              

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring compliance of Campus Radio with national and international broadcasting statutes;
• Formulating policies related to the management of Campus Radio and its development within the Zimbabwe Open University;
• Ensuring smooth operations of the Campus Radio;
• Co-ordinating and assisting departments with programme schedules for digital teaching and learning using Campus Radio;
• Ensuring programmes presented for broadcasting to the Campus Radio meet expected standards;
• Liaising with relevant units for ZOU brand building and student recruitment;
• Identifying suitable high-profile interviewees among ZOU staff and visiting research fellows within the SADC and beyond and facilitating participation on Campus Radio;
• Attending to the interests of ZOU and its stakeholders with decorum and professionalism
• Assisting ZOU staff members to produce tutorial programmes for broadcasting;
• Organizing training for Campus Radio staff and Students on attachment;
• Reporting periodically on the progress of the activities of the Campus Radio;
• Coordinating ZOU National and International teaching and learning exchange programmes;
• Monitoring and Evaluating Campus Radio performance;
• Carrying out any other duties as and when required by the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• MA in Journalism/Media Studies/Communication or related field;
• A management qualification is an added advantage;
• Extensive knowledge, and proven ability to teach and conduct research;
• Five years in an academic institution in a management position; and
• Knowledge and experience in open and distance learning will be an added advantage.

Candidates who do not have the stipulated requirements need not apply.

Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications consisting of the   following documents: application letter, certified educational and professional certificates as well as transcripts and curriculum vitae with contact details (telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three (3) referees as follows:

• Visit careers.zou.ac.zw  and register to be able to apply online and applications should be in PDF format as a single document. 

• as hard copies which consist of three (3) sets of each of the above listed documents. All envelopes should clearly indicate the post being applied for.