Kirinyaga University College Deputy principals Jobs

Kirinyaga University College (KYUC), was established by the Kenya Government through the Kirinyaga University College  Order, Legal  Notice  No.  108  of  August, 2011 as  a  constituent college  of Jomo Kenyatta  University  of Agriculture and Technology. The University College aims at becoming a world class university in training, research, technology and innovation for development.

The University College invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons with excellent acade mic credentials to fill the following positions:

1.DEPUTY PRINCIPAL (ADMINISTRATION, PLANNING & FINANCE)

Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Principal, Administration, Planning & Finance (APF) will be the Assistant to the  University College Principal and will be in charge of Administration, Planning, and Finance Division whose primary duties and responsibilities will include;

• Direct and organize the administration, planning and financial management of the University College; Provide proactive human resource management leadership;
• Co-ordinate the preparation of financial and budget estimates, quarterly and annual financial reports for presentation to the council;
• Advice the Principal on financial matters of the University; 
• Co-ordinate  the  design,  implementation  and  development  of  appropriate  human  resources 
• policies, procedures and systems to attract, develop and retain qualified and experienced human resource;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Principal and the University College Council

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL(ACADEMIC AFFAIRS)

Duties and Responsibilities 

The Deputy Principal, Academic Affairs(AA) will be the  Assistant to the University College Principal  

and shall be the Head of Academic, Research and Extension Division whose main duties and  

responsibilities will include;

• Coordinating  the  development  of  academic policies  of  the  University  College  in  consultation with  the academic board and the senate;
• Direct and organize academic programs of the University College; Coordinate and manage student affairs
• Coordinate and manage examinations and the preparation of academic transcripts, certificates, diplomas and degrees; 
• Advice the Principal on academic and student matters of the University College.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Principal and the University College Council

Qualifications and Experience for Deputy Principals

Applicants should:- 

•  Be  Professors or Associate Professors who have at least eight (8) years experience in management
• positions with outstanding and internationally recognized scholarships record;
• Have   demonstrated   competence   in   administrative   and   financial   leadership   in  academic/research Environment 
• Be well published and academic leaders in their areas of specialization. 
• Have proven capacity to promote learning, teaching, research and development at university level; Outstanding ability to communicate effectively and possess excellent interpersonal skills; 
• Show good understanding and commitment to the University coupled with a passion for promotion of learning, excellence in teaching, research and innovation with the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism;
•  Have skills, capacity and determination to initiate and sustain linkages and networks for the promotion of scholarships.
• Have skills, capacity and determination to initiate and facilitate the development of relevant and quality society driven academic programs.
• Excellent understating of the current trends in university education and training in Kenya and globally and abroad awareness of the factors and conditions shaping the development of university education in Kenya;
• A good understanding of government financial and fiscal policies, strategic planning and vision 2030 flagship projects, procurement and disposal legal regimes.

Terms and Conditions

• The above posts carry an attractive remuneration package which includes basic salary, house allowance and medical cover as per University College’s medical scheme, leave allowance, official transport and gratuity at the end of the contract period
• Employment will be on a five (5) year contract renewable depending on performance and mutual agreement.

 Application Procedure

Interested applicants should forward ten (10) copies of applications including detailed curriculum vitae, with contact details, email address and telephone numbers, current post and salary; certified copies of certificates and testimonials; names of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s competence and areas of specialization and get clearance from the following institutions;

 Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) 

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)   

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)   

Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)  

Criminal Investigations Department(CID)

Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 5.00 p.m, 4th February, 2014. Candidates should request their referees to send their reference letters directly.

Chairman of  Council 
KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 
P.O BOX 143-10300 
KERUGOYA