Deputy Principal (Administration, Finance and Planning) at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Basic Salary: - Ksh.325, 099 - Ksh.490, 729p.m.
House Allowance: - Ksh.76, 934 p.m.
Medical Cover & Other Allowances: -As provided by the University
Terms of Service: -Five (5) years contract (Renewable once) subject to satisfactory performance

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

1. be a Professor or Associate Professor and a holder of earned PhD degree from a reputable university recognized in Kenya;
2. have had at least eight (8) years of academic and research experience with scholarly record demonstrated by publication in internationally peer reviewed journals in their areas of specialization and supervision of Masters and Doctoral students;
3. have served substantively for at least four (4) years with demonstrable results as academic dean or director and above in a recognized University;
4. have demonstrated ability and leadership skills to effectively coordinate planning, finance and administrative functions in a University environment;
5. have thorough knowledge of governance, government financial and fiscal policies, public finance management, human resource management, budgeting process, procurement laws, infrastructural development and governing laws;
6. demonstrate ability to attract grants and resources for scholarship, research and development;
7. be a team player with excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and have capacity to work effectively with students and stakeholders;
8. show good understanding of University functions and procedures coupled with a passion for the promotion of learning, excellence in teaching, research and innovation;
9. have a good understanding of the national policies and strategies governing University education training in Kenya;
10. be familiar with current national, regional and global trends in provision of University education;
11. be a registered member of professional association/s where applicable, and be of good standing; and
12. satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution

Core competences:

The following core competences and skills will be required:

1. excellent organizational, interpersonal and effective communication skills;
2. logical and sound decision making ability within the context of a dynamic environment;
3. creativity and innovation;
4. visionary and result oriented;
5. firm, fair, accountable and transparent in the conduct of duties;
6. ability to work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic group with sensitivity to and respect for diversity;
7. ability to initiate implement, monitor and evaluate academic and research programs and policies; and
8. ability to exercise soft power by detecting and dissipating tension, negotiating, mediating and arbitrating conflict

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Principal, the Deputy Principal (Administration, Finance and Planning) will oversee Administration, finance and planning Division of the University College.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

1. 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;
2. providing innovative and creative leadership in the areas of Human Resource, finance, procurement and physical resource management;
3. overseeing the implementation of all sectoral policies and appropriate procedures to ensure efficient performance and delivery of services in the University College in line with the strategic plan;
4. coordinating the design, development, implementation and maintenance of appropriate human resource policies, procedures and systems to attract, develop and retain qualified and experienced staff;
5. mobilizing resources that the university College may need and coordinating the preparation and implementation of the budget, financial statements management reports and ensuring that annual and medium-term expenditures are consistent with the budget and strategic plan;
6. ensuring the development, implementation and review of quality management systems, operational procedures and manuals in the division;
7. maintaining efficiency and good order of the University including staff welfare, conduct and discipline and ensuring proper enforcement of the statues and regulations; and
8. advising the Principal and Management Board on the University Colleges development needs with respect to students’ facilities, infrastructure and human resource requirements