Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions that have arisen at the Women’s University in Africa.

Position                       : Assistant to Visually Impaired Lecturer

Reports to                  : Visually Impaired Lecturer

Work Station             : Harare Campus x 2 posts & Kadoma Campus x 1 post

Period                         : Two (2) years

RESPONSIBILITIES/KEY TASKS

• Assisting in administering, scoring and recording results of tests/examinations;
• Maintaining students’ files/records for the purpose of recording the current status of progress;
• Transcribing hard copy or pictorial material into soft copy information for easy access by the Lecturer;
• Assisting in the evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing students’ objectives;
• Providing assistance in marking of examination scripts, projects, fieldwork reports including all work presented in hard copy format;
• Assisting the lecturer in daily mobility;
• Assisting in managing E-Learning platforms including uploading and downloading of learning material;
• Providing support in the supervision of student task e.g. writing in-class tests, individual or group activities;
• Assisting the Lecturer in the supervision of students on work related learning;
• Monitoring individual students in classroom and individual activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment and observing students’ interactions; and
• Performing record keeping and basic clerical functions, scheduling copying etc., for the purpose of supporting the lecturer in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

• A minimum of at least five (5) ordinary level subjects including English Language;
• Diploma in Social Work or any Social Science or related professional studies.
• Possession of a relevant Bachelor’s degree is an added advantage;
• Braille is an added advantage;
• Experience in working with visually impaired populations, paid or voluntary is an added advantage;
• Prior job-related experience with visually impaired populations, paid or voluntary;
• Basic skills in computer operations;
• Ability to maintain close attention to detail and to meet deadlines; and
• Ability to interact with students in an effective manner.

The candidate must possess the following attributes

• Strong communication and organisational skills;
• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Access; and
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with accuracy and to pay attention to detail.

Interested candidates should submit applications in a single file with detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications including transcripts indicating the post applied for in the subject line by Tuesday 17 June 2025 to: careers@wua.ac.zw

WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY IN AFRICA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND DIFFERENTLY ABLED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.