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  • Posted: Mar 3, 2020
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    The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation is Kenya's pioneer publishing house that was founded in 1966. The company is a publisher and printer of quality school text books produced for the approved curriculum and general readers. JKF books are used in both primary and secondary schools. Several titles are also available for use in tertiary institutions. Since JKF publica...
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    Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance)

    Job Summary

    Pursuant to the provisions of Section 35(1)(a) (v) of the Universities Act, 2012 (Revised 2018), the Public Service Commission invites applications from suitably qualified persons to be considered for appointment to the following position.

    For appointment to this post, a candidate must:

    • be a citizen of Kenya;
    • be a Professor with at least eight (8) years experience at senior management and academic levels in a University or equivalent institution with evident leadership and management capacity;
    • have thorough knowledge in the structural, legislative and regulatory framework for administering University education in Kenya;
    • possess an outstanding internationally recognized record of scholarly and academic leadership;
    • demonstrate confidence in financial and risk management, procurement and also leadership in an academic/research environment;
    • have a track record of success on expansion of physical facilities to cater for increased academic programmes, students’ enrolment, research and innovation;
    • have wide knowledge and skills in administration and promotion of higher education both locally and internationally;
    • possess a track record of success and performance characterized by vision and strategic thought, rapid growth and service delivery;
    • have demonstrable experience in networks and resource mobilization;
    • possess skills, capacity and determination to lead technology transfer functions of the university; and
    • meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

    Responsibilities

    The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance) is one of the Principal Assistants to the Vice Chancellor in the day to day running of the University. He/She shall be the head of the Finance Division. Specific duties and duties and responsibilities include:

    • overall responsibility of direction and organization of activities within finance division;
    • developing and implementing financial, procurement and appropriate procedures to ensure efficient performance and delivery of services;
    • overseeing financial matters, policies, budget, procedures and systems design for consideration by university management and university council for decision making;
    • monitoring and evaluating progress in financial policies and procedures;
    • identifying control and process weaknesses and developing, documenting, communicating and implementing strategies to address these weaknesses; and
    • (assisting the Vice Chancellor and the management board on financial matters of the university

    Method of Application

    Submit three (3) copies of the letters of application, certificates, testimonials and updated curriculum vitae to include full details of education and professional qualifications, experience, present salary, names and addresses of three referees, one of whom must be from the present employment.  
     
    (ii) Indicate clearly the position on the application letter and on the envelope which should be addressed to: The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, P.O. Box 62000-00200, City Square, Nairobi.

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