Deputy Vice Chancellor (Planning, Administration and Finance) at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology

Basic Salary: Ksh.308,990.00 – Ksh.432,257.00 p.m.

House Allowance:  Ksh.75,750.00 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 grade a candidate must:

• be a Kenyan Citizen;
• be at least an Associate Professor with an earned PhD from a university recognized in Kenya;
• have at least ten (10) years of academic and research experience at a senior position in a University setting with a demonstrated capacity for leadership and academic excellence; (iv) be registered with and be an active member of a professional association in his/her profession;
• have served in a senior administrative position of at least a Dean or Director of a School/Faculty or held a leadership position of comparable levels in a university or other institutions of higher learning for at least five (5) years;
• possess an outstanding and internationally recognized scholarship record as evidenced by peer-refereed journal publications and university level books or book chapters and supervision of masters and doctoral students;
• have ability and leadership skills to effectively co-ordinate planning, administration and finance functions in the university;
•  have the capacity to promote learning in a competitive environment through commitment to academic excellence;
• 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 demonstrated competence in academic leadership in an academic/research environment;
• demonstrate capacity to initiate and facilitate the development of relevant and quality market and society driven academic programmes;
• excellent analytical, problem solving, decision making, team building, organisational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• demonstrate ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs and develop integrated creative solutions;
• have knowledge and understanding of computerized management information systems, applications and tools;
• have strong interpersonal skills and knowledge and ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders; and (xviii) comply with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2020 on leadership and integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities 

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Planning, Administration and Finance (PAF) will be one of the principal assistants to the Vice Chancellor and will be the Head of Planning, Administration and Finance Division.  He/she shall be responsible for management of human, physical and financial resources, administrative, general administration, infrastructural and development matters which will include:

• Coordinating development and implementation of sound financial, administrative policies and strategies in order to realize the strategic objectives of the University;
• Organizing and directing administration and financial aspects of the University; 
• Maintaining efficiency and good order of the university and ensuring proper enforcement of the Statutes and Regulations;
• Providing innovative and creative leadership in the areas of finance, human and physical resources, planning, general administration, infrastructural development and community linkages;
• Coordinating the design and implementation of appropriate human resource system which will attract, develop and retain competitive human resource capital;
• Providing support to the Vice-Chancellor and Management Board on the human resource, procurement, policy formulation, planning, ICT and financial matters regarding the university;
• Establishing and maintaining workable systems for regular measurement, monitoring and evaluation of performance, quality, relevant and efficiency of all human resource, reward management, finance, planning and development programmes;
• be a member of Senate and University Management Board; and
• Performing other duties as may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor.