Kirinyaga University
College (KYUC), was established by Legal Order 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 academic credentials to fill the following
position:
Deputy Principal (Administration, Planning &
Development)
KYUC/DP/A,P&D/001/6/14
Job Summary: The Deputy Principal, Administration, Planning
& Development (AP&D) will be one of the principal assistants to the
University College Principal and will be the head of Administration, Planning
and Development whose primary function will include the development of sound
financial and administrative policies and strategies in order to realize the
Strategic Objectives of the University College.
Duties
and Responsibilities
The successful
candidate shall ensure that Administration, Planning and Development division
operate effectively and efficiently by:
- Providing
innovative and creative leadership in the areas of Administration,
Planning & Development and community linkages;
- Providing
leadership and direction in the management of University College resources
including human, physical, financial and information services.
- Maintaining
efficiency and good order of the University College and ensure proper
enforcement of the Statutes and Regulations;
- Ensuring
that the Administration and Planning Departments operate effectively and
efficiently in line with the Mission & Vision;
- Advising the
Principal and the Management Board on financial status of the University
College;
- Making
proposals for development of policies on human resource, administrative,
finance and development matters;
- Co-ordinating
and overseeing the procurement process;
- Co-ordinating
the preparation of infrastructure development plans;
- Overseeing
projects and prepare periodic status reports;
- Conducting
periodic review of academic and administration staff establishments and
submit reports to the Principal;
- Co-ordinating
the preparation of financial and budget estimates, quarterly and annual
financial reports for presentation to the council;
- Co-ordinating
the design, implementation and development of appropriate human resources
policies, procedures and systems to attract, develop and retain qualified
and experienced human resource;
- Performing
any other duties as may be assigned by the Principal and the University
College Council
Requirements
The applicants
should;
- Be
professors or Associate Professors with at least six (6) years experience
in senior management position in a University;
- Have a track
record of success and performance characterized by visionary and strategic
thought, rapid growth and service delivery as well as translation of ideas
into value outputs;
- Show good
understanding of University functions and procedures and have experience
in financial management including planning and budgeting;
- Demonstrate
outstanding and internationally recognized scholarship record as evidenced
by refereed journal publications, as well as project grants and awards;
- Have good
understanding of national policies and strategies governing University
education and training in Kenya;
- Show good
understanding of government financial and fiscal policies, strategic
planning and vision 2030, procurement and disposal legal regimes.
- Have the
capacity to motivate and influence staff, students and other stakeholders;
- Demonstrate
the ability to attract project grants/awards;
- Have good
organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, highest ethical
standards, integrity and professionalism.
Terms and
Conditions of service for Deputy Principals
- 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 once depending on
performance
How
to Apply
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
Applicants with
foreign qualifications should attach certificates of equation and recognition
from Commission for University Education.
In addition, applicants should request their referees to write directly to the
undersigned in sealed envelopes.
Interested applicants should send the applications to the undersigned, quoting
the reference number for the job applied so as to be received on or before 25th
June, 2014.
Chairman of Council
Kirinyaga University College
P. O. Box 143-10300
Kerugoya