Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance) at Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology (MMUST)

AD/01/06/18

Requirements for the Position

Applying candidates who must be Kenyan citizen should meet the following requirements:

• Must be a holder of an earned PhD form a reputable university as well as a full professor or Associate Professor of a recognized university
• Must have at least Ten (10) years academic and research experience with scholarly record demonstrated by publications in internationally peer reviewed journals in their areas of specialization and supervision of Masters and Doctoral students
• Must have served successfully in a Senior Administrative and Management position at the level of a Dean/Director/Deputy Principal of a Constituent College/Principal of a Campus College in a university or in other comparable level(s) for at least three (years.
• Must have demonstrated ability and leadership skills to effectively coordinate planning and finance and administrative function in a University environment;
• Must be a team player with excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and have a capacity to work effectively with, students and stakeholders;
• Must show good understanding of university functions and procedures coupled with a passion for the promotion of learning, excellence in teaching, research and innovation;
• Must have good understanding of the national policies and strategies governing university education training in Kenya;
• Be familiar with current national, regional and global trends in provision of university education
• Must have thorough knowledge of governance, government financial and fiscal policies, strategic planning, public finance management, human resource management, budgeting process, procurement laws infrastructural development and governing laws, further supported by relevant trainings and certificates;
• Must be a registered member of good standing of professional associations in their areas of specialization and demonstrate active involvement in professional associations’ activities;
• Demonstrate ability in networking and capacity to mobilize resources and expand physical facilities necessary to cater for the increasing student enrolment and academic programmes;
• Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity, accountability, professional, team work and good stewardship and must comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution,

Core competencies

The following core competencies will be required:

• Be firm, fair, accountable and transparent in the conduct of one’s duties
• Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
• Being visionary and result oriented leader;
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and effective communication skills as well as logical and sound decision making ability
• Be creative and innovative leader

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration and Finance) will be in charge of Administration and Finance Division of the university and shall:

• Establishing and maintaining workable systems for regular measurement, monitoring and evaluation of performance, quality, relevance and efficiency of all human resource, rewards management, finance, planning and development programmes;
• Provide innovative and creative leadership in the areas of Human Resource, Finance, Procurement and Physical resource management;
• Oversee the implementation of all sectoral policies and appropriate procedures to ensure efficient performance and delivery of services in the university in line with the strategic plan;
• Coordinate the design, development, implementation and maintenance of appropriate human resource policies, procedures and systems to attract, develop and retain qualified and experienced staff;
• Coordinate the preparation and implementation of the university budget, financial statements management reports and ensure that both annual and medium term expenditures are consistent with the strategic plan;
• Ensuring the development, implementation and review of quality management systems, operational procedures and manuals in the division;
• Maintain efficiency and good order of the university including staff welfare, conduct and discipline and ensure proper enforcement of the Statutes and regulations;
• Advice the Vice Chancellor and management Board on the university’s development needs with respect to students facilities, infrastructure and human resource requirements;
• Mobilize resources that the university may need in executing its mandate;
• Any other responsibilities as may be necessary to achieve the university’s objectives and as may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor.

Tenure of Office

As provided for in the Universities Act 2012, MMUST University Charter and Statutes, the Deputy Vice Chancellor shall hold office for duration of five (years with the possibility of one time renewal for a further term of five years subject to satisfactory performance