Job Openings at Rongo University

For appointment to this grade, one MUST:

• Be a holder of an earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in a relevant area from a recognized and accredited University;
• Be at least a Senior Lecturer who has had experience in management;
• Have served for at least three (3) years as a Deputy Registrar – Academic Affairs/Chair of Department /Dean of Faculty/ School;
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of national development policies, goals and objectives and ability to integrate them into academic functions.
• Have certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Be proficient in computer application; and
• Fulfill requirements of Chapter Siof the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Job Description

The duties and responsibilities shall include:

• Coordinate the preparation of teaching and exam timetables ensuring that they come out on time and properly updated to guide in administration of academic programs and student assessment;
• Coordinate the preparation of University academic calendars;
• Coordinate Academic Affairs and processing of examination, academic transcripts, and certificates for students;
• Coordinate development and review of curricular;
• Coordinate the process of credit transfer, verification, and certification of academic qualifications of students seeking admission;
• Participate in the establishment of linkages with the industry and external organizations;
• Ensure strict conformance to rules and regulations that govern the implementation of the nacademic syllabus, students research programme and students conduct within the University;
• Provide secretarial services to the University Senate and all committees relating to academic matters;
• Work closely with academic departments to ensure compliance with the requirements of
• professional statutory and other regulatory bodies;
• Communicate, follow up and implement decisions of Management Board within the Academic Affairs Division;
• Manage efficient use of teaching and learning facilities;
• Manage and coordinate graduation and convocation ceremonies;
• Facilitates training needs assessment among teaching and technical staff within Academic Affairs Sub-Division;
• Prepare and approve the unit budget;
• Control the unit expenditure;
• Account for the funds allocated to the unit;
• Ensure proper records, use, safety and custody of assets allocated to the unit; and
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

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For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be as Deputy Registrar, Administration, or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor's degree from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Master's degree from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Relevant technical and professional certification from a recognized institution;
• Registered with relevant professional body and in good standing i.e., CS, CHRP;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated a clear understanding of national development policies, goals and objectives and ability to integrate them into administrative functions. and
• Fulfilled requirements of Chapter Siof the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Job Description

The duties and responsibilities shall include:

• Coordinate development of the University’s Strategic Plan and the regular review of the same;
• Coordinate the development of the University’s Master Plan so as to offer guidance towards achievement of the University’s Strategic Plan;
• Coordinate the development and review of long-term and short-term policies to govern the operations of the University to guide in achieving the set objectives enforce continuous improvement in service delivery;iCoordinate the development of annual budgets for the various University units for use in managing funds allocated to each of the departments;
• Participate in the development of the University’s capital plan and periodic review of the same so as to implement the projects;
• Supervise the various departmental heads under the Division continually to ensure compliance to the set policies and alignment of departmental activities towards achievement of targets;
• Coordinate the Annual Staff Performance Appraisal;
• Coordinate performance contracting, measurement and monitoring in line with Strategic Plan;
• Coordinate training and development programmes of staff in the University and ensure their implementation;

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For Appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

• Bachelors Degree in Agriculture or Agribusiness and Management or related field from a recognized institution
• Masters degree in Agriculture or Agribusiness and Management or related field from a recognized institution
• At least six(6) years relevant work experience
• Training in Public Relations
• Computer literacy

Job Description

• The duties and responsibilities shall include:
• Plans farm operation, selects profitable enterprise (s) to be undertaken and sets income targets for each enterprise;
• Keeps records of livestock and/or crops and ensure the farm is profitable;
• Carries out the day-to-day and long-term management of the university farm;
• Supervises staff, monitors crops and animals, and handles various administrative tasks and prepares budgets, purchases supplies, maintains relationships with vendors and clients, and ensures maximum profitability;
• Analyzes existing operations, crops, livestock, staff, and financial documents and recommends improvements for profitability;
• Prepares plans and schedules for livestock and crops and ensuring farm inputs are efficiently utilized and regularly restocked;
• Schedules repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.
• Handles the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, and grain.
• Ensuring all staff adheres to health and safety regulations.
• Collaborating with Management to prepare budgets and financial reports.
• Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science and ;
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
• Interview
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to make a 10-minute presentation on a business plan of an enterprise of their choice.
• Appointment
• Successful applicant will be appointed on a three (3) years contract renewable on satisfactory performance.

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For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

• Doctor of Philosophy or equivalent Degree from a recognized institution in the relevant specialization, OR a Masters degree in the relevant field from a recognized University with at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level or 6 years in research or industry; and
• Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable);
• Demonstrated ability for university teaching and research;
• Participated in conferences and similar learned fora;
• A minimum of si(6) publication points, of which at least four (4) should be from refereed scholarly journals.

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

• Teach and evaluate/assess courses in one’s discipline at undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Conduct research to inform knowledge, policy and practice;
• Develop proposals to attract research funding;
• Disseminate research findings through publications in peer reviewed journals, monographs, policy briefs, conferences and other creative works;
• Develop innovation and inventions and register patents;
• Supervise and examine undergraduate and graduate projects, thesis, dissertations, and other experiential learning programs;
• Supervise and examine undergraduate and graduate projects, tutorials, practicals/practicums, and field attachment sessions;
• Provide mentorship and career counselling to students and junior staff;
• Initiate and execute research projects;
• Collaborate with academic faculty on curriculum development and review;
• Collaborate with the industry and other stakeholders for consultancy services in their areas of expertise;
• Establish partnerships, linkages and networks through projects and source donors for community projects;
• Provide professional and community service; and
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

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For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

• Doctor of Philosophy or equivalent Degree from a recognized institution in the relevant specialization, OR a Masters degree in the relevant field from a recognized University with at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level or 6 years in research or industry; and
• Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable);
• Demonstrated ability for university teaching and research;
• Participated in conferences and similar learned fora;
• A minimum of si(6) publication points, of which at least four (4) should be from refereed scholarly journals.

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

• Teach and evaluate/assess courses in one’s discipline at undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Conduct research to inform knowledge, policy and practice;
• Develop proposals to attract research funding;
• Disseminate research findings through publications in peer reviewed journals, monographs, policy briefs, conferences and other creative works;
• Develop innovation and inventions and register patents;
• Supervise and examine undergraduate and graduate projects, thesis, dissertations, and other experiential learning programs;
• Supervise and examine undergraduate and graduate projects, tutorials, practicals/practicums, and field attachment sessions;
• Provide mentorship and career counselling to students and junior staff;
• Initiate and execute research projects;
• Collaborate with academic faculty on curriculum development and review;
• Collaborate with the industry and other stakeholders for consultancy services in their areas of expertise;
• Establish partnerships, linkages and networks through projects and source donors for community projects;
• Provide professional and community service; and
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

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For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

• Doctor of Philosophy or equivalent Degree from a recognized institution in the relevant specialization, OR a Masters degree in the relevant field from a recognized University with at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level or 6 years in research or industry; and
• Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable);
• Demonstrated ability for university teaching and research;
• Participated in conferences and similar learned fora;
• A minimum of si(6) publication points, of which at least four (4) should be from refereed scholarly journals.

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

• Teach and evaluate/assess courses in one’s discipline at undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Conduct research to inform knowledge, policy and practice;
• Develop proposals to attract research funding;
• Disseminate research findings through publications in peer reviewed journals, monographs, policy briefs, conferences and other creative works;
• Develop innovation and inventions and register patents;
• Supervise and examine undergraduate and graduate projects, thesis, dissertations, and other experiential learning programs;
• Supervise and examine undergraduate and graduate projects, tutorials, practicals/practicums, and field attachment sessions;
• Provide mentorship and career counselling to students and junior staff;
• Initiate and execute research projects;
• Collaborate with academic faculty on curriculum development and review;
• Collaborate with the industry and other stakeholders for consultancy services in their areas of expertise;
• Establish partnerships, linkages and networks through projects and source donors for community projects;
• Provide professional and community service; and
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.