Bindura
University of Science Education (BUSE) seeks a Quality Assurance Officer
(Ethics & Integrity) to safeguard institutional conduct through ethical
frameworks and regulatory compliance. Reporting to the Quality Assurance
Director, the successful candidate will develop and enforce policies promoting
transparency, accountability and good governance across all University units.
The role combines advisory, investigative and educational functions, requiring
sound judgment, discretion and technical expertise in quality assurance, ethics
and higher education governance

2.1 Policy Development

• Develop,
  review and update the University's codes of conduct, ethics policies and
  integrity-related frameworks in accordance with best practice and
  regulatory requirements.


• Research
  and benchmark national and international standards in ethics and
  institutional governance to inform policy development.


• Collaborate
  with management, legal officer and academic leadership to ensure that all
  ethics-related policies are coherent, enforceable and aligned with the
  University's strategic objectives.


• Maintain
  an up-to-date register of all ethics and integrity policies, ensuring
  accessibility across the institution.

2.2 Compliance Monitoring

• Design
  and conduct regular compliance audits, assessments and reviews across
  departments and faculties to evaluate adherence to internal codes of
  conduct and external regulatory requirements.


• Monitor
  compliance with the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE)
  standards, national legislation and other relevant regulatory frameworks
  governing higher education.


• Develop
  monitoring tools, checklists, and frameworks to systematically assess
  ethical risks and compliance gaps within the University.


• Prepare
  detailed compliance reports and present findings with actionable
  recommendations to the Quality Assurance Director and relevant committees.

2.3 Investigation and Reporting

• Receive,
  evaluate and investigate reports of unethical conduct, academic
  dishonesty, conflicts of interest, financial impropriety and other
  integrity-related concerns.


• Manage
  and maintain the University's whistle-blower protocols, ensuring that
  reporting mechanisms are accessible, confidential and effectively
  communicated to all staff and students.


• Conduct
  fair, thorough and impartial investigations; gather evidence and interview
  relevant parties in accordance with established procedures.


• Draft
  integrity reports, case summaries and recommendations for management,
  disciplinary committees and regulatory bodies as required.


• Maintain
  a secure and confidential database of all ethics complaints,
  investigations, and outcomes in compliance with data protection and
  privacy requirements.

2.4 Training and Sensitisation

• Design
  and deliver regular training programmes, workshops and seminars to educate
  academic and support staff, students and administrators on ethical
  practices, professional standards, and institutional policies.


• Develop
  targeted sensitisation materials including brochures, e-learning modules,
  and policy guides to promote awareness of ethics and integrity across the
  University community.


• Coordinate
  with Human Resources and academic departments to integrate ethics training
  into staff induction programmes and faculty development initiatives.


• Evaluate
  the effectiveness of training programmes and revise content based on
  emerging institutional needs and stakeholder feedback.

2.5 Risk Management

• Proactively
  identify areas of ethical vulnerability, reputational risk and regulatory
  non-compliance within the institution.


• Develop
  and maintain an institutional ethics risk register, prioritising risks by
  likelihood and potential impact.


• Collaborate
  with the Internal Audit and Legal Officer to design and implement risk
  mitigation strategies.


• Provide
  periodic risk assessment reports and strategic recommendations to inform
  governance decisions.


• Monitor
  the implementation of corrective action plans arising from audits,
  investigations, and risk assessments.

3. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

3.1 Educational Requirements

• A
  minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance, Law or Ethics or
  Philosophy or Public Administration or Business Management or Police and
  Security Studies or Monitoring and Evaluation, Peace and Governance is
  required.


• A
  Master's degree in a relevant discipline is an added advantage.


• A
  relevant professional certification such as Certified Ethics Officer
  (CEO), Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or equivalent
  is an added advantage.

• 3.2 Professional Experience

  
  
  
  
  
  • At
    least two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in related
    fields e,g,, quality assurance, compliance, auditing, legal advisory or
    governance roles.
  
  
  • Demonstrated
    experience in an ethics, integrity or anti-corruption function, preferably
    within a higher education, public sector or regulatory environment.
  
  
  • Proven
    track record in developing and implementing institutional policies, codes
    of conduct and compliance frameworks.
  
  
  • Experience
    in conducting investigations into misconduct, managing whistle-blower
    systems and preparing formal investigative reports is highly desirable.
  
  
  • Familiarity
    with ZIMCHE regulatory requirements, Zimbabwean legislation on higher
    education and relevant national governance frameworks will be a distinct
    advantage.
  
  

4. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex
regulations, identify subtle ethical risks, objectively evaluate evidence and
draw sound conclusions from ambiguous or sensitive information.

Communication: Exceptional report-writing,
presentation and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to articulate
complex ethical issues clearly to diverse audiences and handle sensitive
information with absolute discretion.

Integrity: Must demonstrate an impeccable
professional track record, objective and impartial judgment, and a personal
commitment to ethical conduct and accountability.

Attention to Detail: High level of precision and
accuracy in auditing, documentation, investigation and the maintenance of
compliance records and databases.

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to engage constructively
with stakeholders at all levels — from students and junior staff to senior
academic and administrative leadership — to promote a culture of compliance and
institutional integrity.

Leadership: Capability to drive
institutional culture change, champion ethical governance and influence
behaviour across the University through credibility, example, and persuasive
engagement.

Digital Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Suite, data analysis tools, reporting systems, and familiarity with digital
compliance platforms and e-learning environments.

. HOW TO APPLY

Interested and suitably qualified
candidates should submit one (1) complete application package merged into a
single continuous PDF document on the University's official vacancies portal
at:

www.buse.ac.zw/vacancies

The
application package must include the following:

• An
  application letter indicating the post applied for.


• Certified
  copies of all academic and professional certificates.


• A
  certified copy of the National Identity Card and Birth Certificate.


• A
  Curriculum Vitae (CV) providing full personal particulars, including full
  name, place and date of birth, academic qualifications, previous
  employment history, current salary, date of availability, telephone
  number, and e-mail address.


• Names,
  institutional affiliations, e-mail addresses and contact details of at
  least three (3) professional referees.

Applications must clearly indicate "Quality
Assurance Officer (Ethics & Integrity)" in the subject line and
should be addressed to:

The Deputy Registrar — Human
Resources and Administration

Bindura University of Science
Education

P Bag 1020, Bindura, Zimbabwe

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

Monday, 11 May 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information, please visit the
University's official vacancies portal at www.buse.ac.zw/vacancies or contact the Human Resources
Division at (66210) 7531-2, 7622, 7623, or 0772 154 882-9.

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