Murang’a University College
(A Constituent College of Jomo Kenyatta University of
Agriculture and Technology)
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Vision: A University of excellence in training, research and
innovation for socio-economic development
The
University College invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced
persons with excellent academic credentials to fill the position of Deputy
Principal Administration planning and finance, and Deputy Principal Academic
Affairs for a term of five (5) years which may be eligible for re-appointment
for further one (1) term.
Vacancy Advertisement: Deputy Principal
Administration Planning and Finance
Ref. MR.U.C/02/2012
Qualifications and experience
- A professor or
associate professor with at least six (6) years experience in senior
management position in university;
- Have served as a
Dean / Director and above in a University;
- Outstanding and
internationally recognized scholarship record as evidenced by referred
journal publications (at least ten in the last five years),university
level books as well as project grants and awards;
- Demonstrated
competence in administrative and financial leadership in an
academic/research environment;
- Have proven
capacity to promote learning, teaching, research and development at
university level;
- Outstanding
ability to communicate effectively and possess excellent interpersonal
skills;
- A good
understanding of government financial and fiscal policies, strategic
planning and vision 2030 flagship projects, procurement and disposal legal
regimes;
- Excellent
understanding of the 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 in Kenya;
- Candidates who
are holders of an MBA or its equivalent will have an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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;
- Coordinate the
design ,implementation ,maintenance and development of appropriate human
resources policies,procedures and systems to attract develop and retain
qualified experienced human resource;
- Provide
innovative and creative leadership in the areas of planning and
infrastructural development and community linkages;
- Perform any
other duties as may be assigned by the principal and the university
college council.
Vacancy Advertisement: Deputy Principal Academic
Affairs
Ref. MR.U.C/03/201 2
Qualifications and experience
- A professor or
associate professor with at least six (6) years experience in senior
management position in university;
- Have served as a
Dean/Director and above in a University;
- Outstanding and
internationally recognized scholarship record as evidenced by referred
journal publications (at least ten in the last five years) university
level books as well as project grants and awards;
- Demonstrated
competence in administrative leadership in an academic/research
environment;
- Have proven
capacity to promote learning, teaching, research and development at
university level;
- Outstanding
ability to communicate effectively and possess excellent interpersonal
skills;
- A good
understanding of government financial and fiscal policies, strategic
planning and vision 2030 flagship projects, procurement and disposal legal
regimes;
- Excellent
understanding of the 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 in Kenya;
- Candidates who
are holders of an MBA or its equivalent will have an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate the
development of academic policies of the university college in consultation
with the academic board and the senate;
- Direct and
organize academic programmes of the university college;
- Coordinate and
manage students affairs;
- Coordinate and
manage examinations and the preparation of academic transcripts,
certificates, diplomas and degrees;
- Advice the
principal on academic affairs and student matters of the university
college;
- Perform any
other duties as may be assigned by the principal and the university
college council.
A person
shall qualify for appointments of above posts if he/she demonstrates integrity
and moral values in accordance with the constitution.
Terms and conditions
The
above posts carries an attractive remuneration package which includes basic
salary, house allowance, and medical cover as per the university college’s
medical scheme, leave allowance, official transport and gratuity at the end of
the contract period.
The
salary entry point will depend on qualifications and experience of the
successful candidate.
Application procedure
Interested
applicants should forward ten (10) copies of applications including a detailed
curriculum vitae, with contact details, email addresses and telephone numbers,
current post and salary, certified copies of certificates and testimonials and
get clearance from the following institutions;
- HELB
- EACC
- Kenya Revenue
authority
- Certificate of
good conduct
And
names of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s
competence and areas of specialization to reach the chairman of council not
later than 10th January 2013.
They
should also request their referees to submit their reference directly to the
address here below within the stipulated period.
NB: Those who had applied earlier are encouraged to re-apply.
Applications
to be delivered by courier to the Chairman’s office;
The
Chairman
Institute for Development Studies (IDS),
University of Nairobi,
Gandhi Wing, 5th Floor,
Office No. 511,
Tel. No. 020-2314306
Institute for Development Studies (IDS),
University of Nairobi,
Gandhi Wing, 5th Floor,
Office No. 511,
Tel. No. 020-2314306
