Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance, and Planning) will be reporting to the Vice-Chancellor. He/she will be accountable to and under the general authority of the Vice-Chancellor. His/her duties and responsibilities will include:

• Providing innovative and creative leadership in the areas of planning, financial, human resource, and physical resource management;
• Overseeing the implementation of all fiscal, human resources, administrative policies, and appropriate procedures to ensure efficient performance and delivery of services in the University and line with the strategic plan;
• Coordinating the preparation and implementation of the University Budget, financial statements, and management reports;
• Coordinating the implementation of performance management within the university;
• Mobilizing and soliciting financial support for programs and general development of the University;
• Maintaining efficiency and good order of the university and ensuring enforcement of statutes and regulations; and
• Overseeing and ensuring general conduct and discipline of employees amongst
• Other duties that may be assigned

Qualifications

• Have an earned PhD degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
• Be at least an Associate Professor in a university recognized in Kenya;
• Have at least six (6) years of academic experience in a senior position in a university setting with a demonstrated capacity for leadership and academic excellence;
• Have demonstrable leadership in an academic and/or research institution, having served substantively with measurable results in senior administrative posts such as of a Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Principal, Dean/Director, Principal of a Constituent University/College of a University/Campus or leadership of comparable levels in other similar institutions;
• Have demonstrable competence in leadership in an academic/research environment;
• Have demonstrated training and competence in finance and administration;
• Be a recognized scholar as evidenced by refereed journal publications, university-level books as well as project grants and awards;
• Have demonstrable ability to mobilize and solicit funds including enhancing the revenue base of the University;
• Be familiar with the national education policies and current trends in higher education worldwide;
• Have excellent and proven organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Show a good understanding of university functions and procedures coupled with a passion for promoting learning, excellence in teaching, research, and innovation with the highest standards of quality, integrity, and professionalism;
• Demonstrate ability and leadership skills to effectively coordinate the planning, finance, and administration functions in a University;
• Be registered with, and be an active member of professional associations in the profession (where applicable);
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010