Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance, Planning and Development) at Chuka University

For appointment to this position, a candidate must: -

• be at least an Associate Professor with an earned PhD degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• have at least six (6) years of demonstrable leadership in an academic and /or research institution, having served substantively with measurable results in senior administrative positions such as of a Deputy Vice Chancellor, Deputy Principal, Dean/Director, Principal of a Constituent University/College of a University/Campus or leadership of comparable levels in other similar institutions.
• have demonstrable competence in leadership in an academic/research environment;
• be a recognized scholar as evidenced by refereed journal publications, university level books as well as project grants and awards;
• have demonstrated ability to mobilize and solicit for funds including enhancing the revenue of the university;
• be familiar with the national education policies and current trends in higher education worldwide;
• have excellent and proven organizational, communication and interpersonal skills;
• show good understanding of University functions and procedures coupled with a passion of promoting learning, excellence in teaching, research and innovation with the highest standards of quality, integrity and professionalism;
• demonstrate ability and leadership skills to effectively coordinate the planning, finance and administration functions in a University environment;
• be registered with, and be an active member of professional associations in the profession (Where applicable); and
• fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Deputy Vice Chancellor will report to the Vice Chancellor. He will be accountable to and under the general authority of the Vice Chancellor. 

Specific 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 resource, administrative policies and appropriate procedures to ensure efficient performance and delivery of service 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 within the University;
• mobilizing and soliciting financial support for programmes and general development of the University;
• maintaining efficiency and good order of the university enforcement of statutes and regulations; and
• overseeing and ensuring general conduct and discipline of employees, amongst other duties that may be assigned.

Terms of Service: Five (5) year contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance