The
Co-operative University College of Kenya
(A Constituent College of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology)
(A Constituent College of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology)
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for the Post of Principal
The Co-operative University College of Kenya, formerly Co-operative College of
Kenya, was established through the Co-operative University College of Kenya
Order, Legal Notice No. 161 of 4th November 2011 as a constituent College of
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
The University
College aims at becoming a leading center of academic excellence in cooperative
education, research, training and community service in Kenya and the region.
The University
College is conveniently located approximately 20 km from Nairobi City Centre in
Karen, a very conducive environment for serious academic engagement and
learning.
The University
College Council seeks to recruit a suitable candidate for the position of
Principal.
The appointed
pioneer Principal will be a dynamic, visionary and result-oriented person of
high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
The Principal
will have the overall mandate of establishing a strong academic, research and
administrative foundation for the University College.
Principal of the University College
Principal of the University College
Ref: CUCK/02/13
Applicants must:
- Be holders of a PhD and be a
Professor or Associate Professor in either of the following areas:
Cooperative Management and Organization Development, Agricultural
Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship or other areas relevant to the
mandate of the University College;
- Be familiar with national, regional
and global current trends of policies governing higher education;
- Have at least ten (10) years of
leadership experience at senior administrative level such as Dean/Director
of a Faculty, Institute or corporate;
- Be actively involved in research as
evidenced by publications in their areas of specialization and demonstrate
ability to produce results;
- Have excellent organizational,
interpersonal and communication skills;
- Demonstrate ability in fundraising
and resource mobilization, networking and fund management;
- Active membership in professional
associations will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
As the Chief
Executive of the University College, the Principal will provide overall
organizational direction of the College working under the direction of the
Council with the following duties and responsibilities:
- Have overall responsibility on the
direction, organization and the administration of academic programs of the
University College;
- Coordinate the development and
implementation of the academic and administrative policies of the
University College in accordance with the University Master Plan and
Strategic Plan;
- Provide innovative and creative
leadership in the areas of finance, human resource, planning and
infrastructural development, students’ affairs management and community
linkages;
- Play a key role in the facilitation
and maintenance of linkages with the cooperative movement, government,
regulatory agencies and other local/international institutions of higher
learning;
- Maintain efficiency and good order
of the University College and ensure proper enforcement of the Statutes
and other College Regulations;
- Promote industrialization through
the Cooperative culture;
- Perform other duties as may be
assigned by the University College Council from time to time.
Terms & Conditions of Service
The successful
candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including house
allowance, medical benefits, gratuity and other benefits in accordance with the
University College terms of service.
The appointment
will be for a contractual period of five (5) years renewable once subject to
satisfactory performance.
Applicants should submit ten (10) copies of their application letter with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, e-mail and telephone contacts and one (1) soft copy in a CD clearly marked to the address below quoting the Reference number.
Applicants should submit ten (10) copies of their application letter with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, e-mail and telephone contacts and one (1) soft copy in a CD clearly marked to the address below quoting the Reference number.
In addition,
they should provide contact details of three referees
The Chairperson,
Co-operative University College of Kenya,
P.O. Box 24814-00502,
The Chairperson,
Co-operative University College of Kenya,
P.O. Box 24814-00502,
Karen, Nairobi.
Applications should reach the Chairperson of the University College Council by 5.00pm on Wednesday June 12th 2013.
Applications should reach the Chairperson of the University College Council by 5.00pm on Wednesday June 12th 2013.
All shortlisted
candidates will be required to have clearance certificates from Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Criminal
Investigation Department (CID), Credit Reference Bureau and Higher Education
Loans Board (HELB).
The Co-operative
University College of Kenya is an equal opportunity employer
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