University of Kabianga Deputy Vice-chancellor (Administration and Finance) Jobs in Kenya

University of Kabianga Deputy Vice-chancellor (Administration and Finance) Jobs in Kenya



For Appointment to This Position, a Candidate Must:

  • Be a professor or an associate professor with an earned PhD from a recognized university;

  • Have had at least ten (10) years administration and research experience with
    scholarly record demonstrated by publications in internationally peer reviewed journals in their areas of specialization;

  • Have served successfully in a senior administrative and management position at the level of either a Dean/Director or Deputy Principal of a Constituent College/ Principal of a Campus College in a university or in other comparable level(s) for at least five (5) years;

  • Must have mentored and supervised master’s and doctoral students;

  • Evidence of professional training in leadership, management and governance;

  • Demonstrate evidence of innovative and creative leadership in areas of Administration, Governance, Resource Mobilization and Human Resource Management;

  • Have a proven record and evidence of resource mobilization and fundraising;

  • Demonstrate ability to network and coordinate with development partners in mobilizing resources for university development;

  • Have a successful track record in the management of financial, human and physical resources;

  • Demonstrate a high degree of result-oriented performance characterized by foresight, strategic thinking and service delivery;

  • Proven experience in change management and transformation of ideas into desired outcomes;

  • Conversant with relevant laws, regulations and policies in higher learning institutions;

  • Demonstrate an understanding of government’s development plans, vision 2030 and relevant legislations guiding higher education in Kenya;

  • Have an understanding of the national policies and strategies governing university financing, education and training in Kenya;

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the factors and conditions shaping the development of higher education in Kenya;

  • Be a registered member of professional body/bodies in his/her profession, where applicable, and be of good standing; and

  • Demonstrate an understanding of leadership and integrity as well as compliance with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya

    Core Competences

    The following core competencies will be required:

  • Visionary and a result oriented leader;

  • Ability to work with minimum supervision to meet strict deadlines;

  • Sensitive to and respect for diversity to uphold a positive national image;

  • Firm, fair, accountable and transparent in the conduct of duty;

  • Demonstrate organizational communication and interpersonal skills;

  • Am entrepreneurial acumen and a supportive attitude to innovations
    and emerging technologies; and

  • Creative and innovative ability to bring about change for the sustainable growth of the university

    Duties and Responsibilities

    The duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration and Finance will include:-

  • Ensuring effective accountability to the Vice-Chancellor for proper management and implementation of Administration and Finance activities in the university;

  • Providing leadership and advisory role on matters Leadership & Governance, Administration and Human Resource;

  • Developing and implementing strategies for resource mobilization, fundraising and financial sustainability;

  • Implementing and coordinating alternative revenue growth strategies in line with the overall university strategy;

  • Enforcing the implementation of various funds development policies across the university community;

  • Cultivating a culture of fundraising and philanthropy among the university’s key internal and external stakeholders;

  • Coordinating the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities stipulated in the performance contract for the division;

  • Providing leadership to the university’s management in the development of Human Resource strategies;

  • Ensuring Business Process Re-engineering for satisfactory customer experience;

  • Providing strategic leadership and ensuring effective management of the University Master Plan;

  • Maintaining an efficiency, optimal and good order of the university staffing including their welfare, conduct, discipline and performance;

  • Pursuing the establishment of linkages and building strategic partnerships with other universities, public and private sector organizations;

  • Oversighting the preparation and implementation of the budget, financial
    reports and implementation of management recommendations and ensuring the achievement of annual and medium-term financial goals in consistent with the university’s strategic plan;

  • Developing and implementing appropriate procedures and ensuring compliance with all statutory and legal requirements in general administration and finance within the university; and

  • Any other duties that may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor from time to time

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; University of Kabianga Deputy Vice-chancellor (Administration and Finance) Jobs in Kenya

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