Co-operative University College of Kenya

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 co-operative 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
Ref: CUCK/10/13
Qualifications and Experience Applicants should meet the following requirements: Must possess an earned PhD and be professors/Associate professors; Must have at least ten (1 0) years experience in senior academic, research or management positions; Must have held senior administrative posts such as Director/Dean of a Faculty, School, or Institute/Campus in a recognized University or institution of higher learning; Applicants are expected to be familiar with national, regional and global trends in higher education; Must demonstrate proven experience in planning, developing and implementation of academic programmes; institutional linkages and strategic management; Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism; Must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; Be actively involved in research as evidenced by publications in their areas of specializations and demonstrate ability to produce results; Demonstrate ability in networking, fundraising, resource mobilization and fund management; Applicants whose areas of specialization are relevant to the following core areas of the University College (Cooperative Management, Organizational Development, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Business Entrepreneurship and Management) will have an added advantage.
Duties and responsibilities

As the Chief Executive of the University College, the Principal will provide overall organizational direction of the University 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 Maser Plan and Strategic Plan;

Provide innovative and creative leadership in the areas of finance, human resource, planning and infrastructural development, student’s affairs management and community linkages;

Play a key role in the facilitation and maintenance of linkages with the co-operative 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 University College Regulations;

Promote industrialization through the Co-operative culture;

Perform other duties as may be assigned by the University College Council form 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.
Applicant should submit three (3) copies of their application letter with detailed curriculum vital, 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,
Karen, Nairobi
Applications should reach the Chairperson of the University College Council by 5.00pm on Monday, 25th November, 2013.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Those who had applied earlier for this position are encouraged to apply.
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 and therefore applicants of either gender, persons with disabilities and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.