Vice Chancellor - (1) Position 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 Professor for at least five (5) years and a holder of an earned Doctorate Degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• have at least ten (10) years of demonstrated leadership and management experience in an academic institution;
• have served substantively with demonstrated leadership results at least at the level of Vice Chancellor or Deputy Vice Chancellor of a university or Principal of a university college, for at least six (6) years or other comparable levels.
• have a proven track record of publications in peer reviewed journals and mentoring of students at Masters and PhD levels;
• have a good understanding and demonstrable management capacity and experience of university governance structures;
• have shown experience in transformative and strategic leadership;
• have an excellent understanding of current trends in university education and training in Kenya and globally, and a broad awareness of the factors and conditions shaping the development of university education;
• have demonstrated ability and experience in managing student affairs, planning, development and implementing academic programmes, infrastructural growth and strategic institutional linkages;
• have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• have demonstrated ability to network, mobilize training and research grants towards the development of the university;
• be of high ethical standards, integrity, accountability, professionalism teamwork and stewardship; and
• fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Core Competencies
The following core competencies and skills are required:

• firm, fair and transparent style of management;
• ability to espouse and promote the national values and principles of governance;
• be a visionary and result oriented leader;
• strong communication and reporting skills;
• strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
• strong interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• strong mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
• demonstrate strong skills in business, strategic or financial management;
• ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines; and
• creative and innovative ability to bring about change for the sustainable growth of the university.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Vice Chancellor shall report to the University Council. The duties and responsibilities of the Vice Chancellor as set out in the Universities Act and the university’s Charter and Statutes will include: - 

• carrying out responsibilities as the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer;
• being the academic and administrative head of the University;
• being responsible to Council for the efficient management of the University resources, both human and material;
• having the overall responsibility for managing, directing, organizing and administering of programmes of the University;
• being the Secretary to Council and Chairperson of the Management Board and Senate, and in this capacity make proposals and submit reports to council for approval on –
  • University policies;
  • Fees and Charges;
  • Annual estimates and procurement plans; and
• Partnership and linkages including public-private partnership;
• being responsible for fundraising and sustainable development of the University;
• providing strategic leadership in performance-based management through development and application of a result-based performance management system;
• developing and recommending to the Council strategies, annual budgets and establishing proper monitoring and control systems and procedures;
• being responsible for the implementation of the council’s decisions and resolutions;
• coordinating the development and implementation of the academic and administrative policies of the university in accordance with the university’s master plan and the strategic plan;
• promoting efficiency and good order of the university including staff and student’s welfare, conduct and discipline and ensure enforcement of the statutes and regulations;
• providing innovative and creative leadership in the areas of academics, finance, planning and development; general administration; research and partnership; facilitating and maintaining cooperation with government institutions, regulatory agencies, local and international institutions of higher learning and other stakeholders; and any other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the council as provided for in the Universities Act, 2012, University Charter, 2022 and Statutes.