??For appointment to this position, a candidate must: -
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 at a senior positioninauniversity setting with demonstrated capacity for leadership andacademicexcellence;
have demonstrable leadership in an academic and/or research institution, having served substantively with measurable results in senior administrativeposts such as of a Deputy Vice – Chancellor, Deputy Principal, Dean/Director, Principal of a Constituent University/College of a University/Campus orleadership of comparable levels in other similar institutions;
have demonstrable competence in leadership in an academic/researchenvironment;
have demonstrated training and competence in finance and administration;
be a recognized scholar as evidenced by refereed journals publications, university level books as well as project grants and awards;
have demonstrable ability to mobilize and solicit for funds including enhancingthe revenue base of the University;
be familiar with the national education policies and current trends inhighereducation worldwide;
have excellent and proven organizational, communication and interpersonal
skills;
show good understanding of university functions and procedures coupledwitha passion of promoting learning, excellence in teaching, researchandinnovation with 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 intheprofession (where applicable);
fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh: 416,420 – 555,800 pmHouse Allowance: Ksh: 80,000 pm
Leave Allowance: As provided by the University
Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by the University
Terms of Service: Five (5) year contract renewable oncesubject to satisfactory performance
Duties and Responsibilities
The Deputy Vice- Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Planning) will be reportingto 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, administrativepolicies and appropriate procedures to ensure efficient performanceanddelivery of services in the University and in line with the strategic plan;
coordinating the preparation and implementation of University Budget, financial statements and management reports;
coordinating the implementation of the performance management withintheuniversity;
mobilizing and soliciting financial support for programmes andgeneral
development of the University;
maintaining efficiency and good order of the university andensuringenforcement of statutes and regulations; and
overseeing and ensuring general conduct and discipline of employees amongstother duties that may be assigned