Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Acadenic, Research and Innovation) – (1) POST at South Eastern Kenya University

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

• be a full professor or associate professor and holder of an earned PhD from a university recognized in Kenya;
• have at least eight (8) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be at a senior management at the level of Dean or Director of a school or Faculty or University Directorate, or Principal of a University Campus or Constituent College, or Deputy Principal of a University Constituent College, or Deputy Vice-Chancellor or equivalent;
• be a recognized scholar as evidenced by refereed journal publications, university level books as well as project grants, intellectual property rights and awards and a proven track record of mentoring academic staff and supervising postgraduate students;
• have demonstrable competence in academic leadership in an academic/research environment;
• be familiar with current national, regional and global trends in provision of university education;
• have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism, as well as good track record of successful change management;
• have thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative and regulatory framework for administering university education in Kenya;
• be registered with, and be an active member of professional associations in the profession (where applicable);
• leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks cumulatively;
• demonstrate ability in networking, fundraising, resource mobilization and fund management; and
• must meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Core Competences

• strong analytical skills;
• communication skills;
• strategic and innovative thinking;
• strong interpersonal skills;
• ability to mobilize resources;
• negotiation skills;
• excellent decision maker; and
• good understanding of Corporate Governance and Management