Deputy Vice Chancellor -Research, Planning and Development at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Basic Salary: -Ksh.336, 478 - Ksh.470, 711 p.m.
House Allowance: -Ksh. 82, 704 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 the position, a candidate must:

• be a holder of an earned Ph.D. degree, and serving as either a Professor or Associate Professor in a university;
• have at least (8) years progressive experience in a senior leadership/management position such as Dean/Director, principal of a University college or DVC of a chartered university or leadership in a comparable or other higher learning institutions;
• have outstanding and internationally recognized scholarship record as evidenced by refereed journals, publications, University level books as well as project grants and awards;
• have demonstrable ability and leadership skills to effectively coordinate administration and financial functions and be familiar with financial planning and accounting;
• have demonstrated ability in strategic planning and quality management systems and training in management sciences at master’s level will be a distinct advantage;
• have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; and
• be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism and comply with the requirements of the constitution of Kenya

Core competences:
The following core competences and skills will be required:

• exemplary high level of professionalism and work ethics;
• possess strategic management Leadership skills with results oriented mindset;
• visionary and innovative leadership;
• all-inclusive management style with balanced firmness and fairness; and
• ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research, Planning and Development) shall be the head of the research, planning and development division.
Duties and responsibilities will include:

• assisting the Vice Chancellor in the development and implementation of the university policies;
• overseeing the formulation, development and implementation of sound administrative, research, planning and development policies;
• providing leadership, guidance, coordination and direction of the departments within the RP&D Division;
• supervising the research, planning and development activities of the University including efficient allocation of resources;
• overseeing development and management of University operating and capital budgets, Physical plant and capital construction;
• overseeing preparation and analysis of the university Strategic and Operational plans and performance contracts for presentation to Management and the University Council for approval;
• establishment and maintenance of effective budgetary planning and procedures for ensuring strict compliance with the approved budget;
• coordinating implementation of procurement policies and procedures that would ensure the university receives quality goods; works and services from suppliers and value for money, including preparation of contracts, specifications and procurement rules and regulations;
• ensuring that the Kenya Vision 2030 goals and objectives are mainstreamed into university core functions; and
• any other duty as may be assigned and delegated by the Vice Chancellor..