Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Planning, Partnerships, Research and Innovation) will be the head of the PPRI Division and will oversee all planning, partnerships, research and innovation matters of the University. Working under the ViceChancellor, the duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Planning, Partnerships, Research and Innovation) will include:-

• Carrying out day to day activities of the Division;
• Providing leadership in the management of the Planning, Partnerships, Research and Innovation activities of the University;
• Promoting learning, research, innovation and extension services in the University;
• Coordinating research activities, student attachment and linkages with the industry;
• Developing and implementing intellectual property policy as well as oversee linkages and partnerships with other national and international institutions;
• Planning and mobilizing resources for teaching, innovation and extension services;
• Chairperson of Division Committees and any other Committee that may be assigned from time to time by the Vice Chancellor;
• Coordinating all academic collaborations and linkages with other local/international partners initiating programmes in research, scholarships, student and staff exchange; and
• Performing such other duties as may be assigned or delegated by the Vice Chancellor

Qualifications

• Be a Professor or an Associate Professor with an earned PhD or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Have at least (8) years progressive experience in a senior leadership/management position such as Dean/Director, Principal of a university College;
• Have demonstrable leadership and management capacity including knowledge of Public Financial Management and Strategic People Management;
• Have leadership experience in a modern university environment;
• Have capacity to promote learning and extension in a competitive environment;
• Have ability and leadership skills to effectively co-ordinate academic functions;
• Be an accomplished scholar with proven track record in formulating and managing academic programs and supervising and mentoring Masters and PhD students;
• Have proven track record of research and published widely in peer reviewed journals, monographs and books;
• Have knowledge of strategic planning in education development;
• Have proven capacity to promote learning, teaching, research and development in a university or an equivalent institution;
• Be knowledgeable of national laws and policies in education;
• Show evidence of attracting research grants/funds; and
• Be of high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism and adhere to Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity

Core Competencies

• Leadership skills and ability to effectively co-ordinate the academic, research and student affairs functions in the University;
• Knowledge of strategic planning in education planning;
• Ability to portray and uphold positive national image and work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity;
• Being a visionary and result oriented leader;
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and effective communication skills; and
• Be a creative and innovative leader