Manager Research

The Manager (Research) is responsible for the overall promotion, management, and coordination of research activities within the University, aligning them with the institution's strategic goals and the national research framework (e.g., HEC policy). This role provides pre- and post-award support for all research grants and projects, facilitates faculty-researcher engagement, and ensures compliance with internal and external policies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Research Promotion and Development

• Identify Opportunities: Proactively identify and disseminate information on national and international research funding opportunities, grants, and scholarships to faculty and researchers.
• Capacity Building: Organize and conduct workshops, seminars, and training sessions on grant writing, proposal development, research ethics, and compliance.
• Faculty Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for faculty members seeking information and support for research project initiation.
• Research Culture: Actively promote a robust and high-quality research and publication culture across all departments.

2. Grants and Project Management (Pre- and Post-Award)

• Proposal Coordination: Coordinate the preparation, internal review, and timely submission of research proposals and grant applications to various funding agencies.
• Compliance: Ensure all submitted proposals and executed projects comply with the regulations and requirements of the funding bodies, institutional policies, and ethical guidelines.
• Project Monitoring: Maintain comprehensive records of all funded projects, monitor progress, expenditure, and deliverables, and coordinate with Principal Investigators (PIs) for timely progress and final report submission.
• Documentation: Draft, negotiate, and manage Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and collaboration agreements related to research projects.

3. Data Management and Reporting

• Database Management: Maintain and regularly update the University's research database, including details of faculty research profiles, ongoing projects, grants secured, publications, and research outcomes.
• Reporting: Prepare comprehensive annual, quarterly, and ad-hoc research reports, statistics, and presentations for the ORIC Director, University management, and external bodies like HEC.
• Metrics: Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to research output, funding, and impact.

4. Administration and Operations

• Policy Implementation: Assist the Director ORIC in the implementation and refinement of institutional research policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Liaison: Act as a liaison with internal university departments (Finance, HR, Academic) and external stakeholders (funding agencies, partner institutions).
• Committee Support: Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other relevant research committees.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree (minimum 16 years of education) in a relevant field such as Management Sciences, Business Administration, Project Management, Social Sciences, or a STEM discipline from an HEC-recognized institution.
• Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience in research management, academic administration, project coordination, or grant management, preferably within a university ORIC or research office. Experience in a supervisory role is a plus.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Research Administration Knowledge: Strong understanding of the research lifecycle, pre- and post-award grant management, and institutional research policies (HEC ORIC policies familiarity is highly desirable).
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional report drafting and proposal writing abilities.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.
• Data Management: Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with research documentation and database systems.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex information, identify issues, and propose effective solutions.
• Teamwork: A proactive and collaborative mindset with a high degree of integrity and professional ethics.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in research management, academic administration, project coordination, or grant management, preferably within a university ORIC or research office?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Work Location: In person