Executive Research & Grants Administration – CEDIR

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Last date to apply: Sunday 01 Nov, 2026 The Executive - Research & Grants Administration will support the research management and grants administration functions of ORIC by facilitating research proposals, grant applications, research collaborations, funding opportunities, and compliance processes. The incumbent will work closely with faculty, researchers, funding agencies, and internal departments to strengthen the institutions research ecosystem and enhance research productivity. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Coordinate research administration activities across IBA and support faculty throughout the research lifecycle. • Identify, monitor, and disseminate national and international research funding opportunities to faculty members. • Support faculty in the preparation, review, and submission of research grant proposals. • Coordinate grant application processes and ensure compliance with institutional and donor requirements. • Maintain records of research projects, grants, contracts, funding opportunities, and faculty research profiles. • Coordinate with funding agencies, collaborating institutions, industry partners, and government organizations regarding research initiatives. • Support the administration of research agreements, MoUs, consultancy projects, and collaborative research activities. • Maintain databases related to research publications, grants, commercialization activities, intellectual property, and research outputs. • Assist in organizing research capacity-building activities, grant writing workshops, seminars, conferences, and faculty development programs. • Prepare periodic reports on research performance, grant submissions, funding secured, and institutional research indicators. Support the compilation of data for HEC submissions, institutional rankings, annual reports, and accreditation requirements. Coordinate internal communications related to research calls, funding announcements, and research policies. • Ensure proper documentation and record management of all research and grant-related activities. • Any other responsibility assigned by the Director CEDIR/ORIC, Associate Director, or reporting manager. QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE: • Minimum 16 years of education from an HEC-recognized institution, preferably in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Computer Sciences, or a related discipline. • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in research administration, grants management, project coordination, ORIC operations, higher education administration, or donor-funded projects. • Experience working with universities, research institutions, ORICs, funding agencies, or development organizations will be preferred. KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES: • Research administration, Grants management, and proposal coordination • Research compliance, report writing, and documentation • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to manage multiple research and grant activities simultaneously Apply