Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Development) at Kaimosi Friends University College (KAFUCO)

Terms of Service: Five (5) year contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance 
For appointment to this position, a candidate must: -

• be a holder of an earned PhD from a university recognized in Kenya;
• be at least an Associate Professor for a minimum period of five (5) years in a university recognized in Kenya;
• have at least six (6) years of progressive experience in a senior university leadership/management position such as Deputy Vice Chancellor of a university, Principal/Deputy Principal of a university college, Dean/Director of School; 
• possess an outstanding and internationally recognized scholarly record as evidenced by peer-refereed journal publications and university level books or book chapters and supervision of masters and doctoral students;
• possess demonstrable knowledge of Performance Contracting and Quality Management System and strategic planning in academic development of the university;
• have demonstrated ability to attract research grants and other awards;
• have excellent understanding of current trends in university education and training globally and the factors and conditions shaping development of university education in Kenya;
• have excellent analytical, problem solving, decision making, team building, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; 
• demonstrate ability to analyse complex problems, interpret operational needs and develop integrated creative solutions; 
• have strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders;
• demonstrate evidence of understanding of ISO Quality Management Systems;
• have a good understanding of university functions and procedures and have experience in financial, human resource, procurement policies, strategic and master planning;
• have ability to monitor and evaluate progress in university policies and procedures, and identify control and process weakness, and process skills to develop, document, communicate and implement strategies to address these aspects and revise approaches as necessary;
• have demonstrable ability to mobilize resources for the university; 
• be registered with, and be an active member of professional associations in the profession (where applicable); and
• fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. 

Core Competencies
The following core competencies and skills are required:

• ability to portray and uphold positive national image and work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity;
• be a visionary and result oriented thinker;
• excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
• have firm, fair, accountable and transparent management style; and
• be a member of a professional body.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the general direction of the Vice-Chancellor, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Development), shall be in charge of the functions of the division that include all human resources, planning and infrastructural development and maintenance, asset management, performance contracting, quality management and standards. 

Specific duties and responsibilities will include: 

• implementing the university Master Plan and Strategic Plan, which are linked to national policy documents such as Kenya Vision 2030, Medium Term Plan and sector performance standards;
• having overall responsibility of direction, organizational, administration of activities within the Administration, Planning and Development division;
• developing and implementing human resource and administrative policies, and appropriate procedures to ensure efficient performance and delivery of services;
• being responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the general conduct and discipline of the staff;
• coordinating the preparation of management reports and analysis for presentation to the university Management Board and University Council for decision making;
• coordinating the design, implementation, maintenance and development of appropriate human resources policies, procedures and systems, attracting, developing and retaining qualified and experienced human resources; and
• overseeing quality assurance, compliance to standards and performance contracting