Manager Information Communication Technology Centre for University of the South Pacific (Fiji)

Experience: 5 to 10 yrs.

OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR & PRESIDENT
Information Technology Services - Ref. FCC094

Build a legacy with us! 
The University of the South Pacific (USP) is one of two regional universities in the world and is the leading tertiary education provider and research facility in the South Pacific. With over 21,000 students around the Pacific region, we are supported by 12 Pacific Island Countries; Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
The Opportunity:
The University of the South Pacific is seeking a Manager for the Japan Pacific ICT Centre.
The appointee will be responsible for:

• Developing the Business Plan 2013-2018 and developing annual plans and make sure the Centre is sustainable.
• Developing Centre into a self sustaining entity
• Lead and direct the provision of high quality staff under the ICT Centre to be more innovative in order to enhance the utilization of IT at USP and the region through training and research.
• Streamlining, coordinating and enhancing the operations of the ICT Centre. Especially with some of the Pacific ICT initiatives are based at the Centre such as (PiRRC, PacCERT and PITA).
• Developing and looking after all properties of the Center, Multipurpose theatre, incubator, test bed facility and make sure there are fully utilized.
• Seek incubation opportunities for business in the Centre
• Manage space utilization of the Centre for profit basis
• Project management experiences.
• Marketing experiences.

The Person We Seek:

• Masters degree in ICT relevant or Business discipline areas and 5 years relevant experience OR a First degree in ICT relevant areas with 8 years of experiences in this work. The candidate must be business oriented into in digital knowledge of ICT.
• Good networking contacts in the ICT policy field in the Pacific, enthusiasm for networking and be an inclusive network builder
• Has some experience in research and research coordination; capacity building, and strategic communications in those areas
• Be innovative, creative, and entrepreneurial.

Remuneration:
The position is available for a term of three years and may be renewed by mutual agreement.

Salary Range: 
Band 3 -   FJD$59,813 to FJD$78,700 per annum 
                   (Inclusive of 15% gratuity) 

In addition to the above benefits, the University contributes 10% of basic salary to an approved superannuation scheme, provides airfare and relocation costs where appropriate.

Please note the salary scale may be subject to change pending the outcome of the Job Evaluation Review.

Please also include the following documents in your application: 

• Cover letter and Resume clearly addressing key Selection Criteria.
• Academic transcript and names of three referees, one of which must be your current or most recent direct work supervisor.

Candidates may request further information from the Human Resources Office; ph: (679) 32 32072; email: hrhelp@usp.ac.fj or personnel@usp.ac.fj .