University Jobs DVC - Administration, Planning & Development

Ref: MU/DVC/AP&D/11/13
Qualifications and Experience

Be a Professor or Associate Professor of a recognized university with an earned Ph.D.in a relevant discipline.

Have at least 10 years experience in senior management positions.

Have a good understanding of university functions, procedures and have experience in administrative leadership, strategic master planning.

Have experience in human resource, performance contracting policies, and resource mobilization.

Have a track record of success on expansion of physical facilities to cater for increased academic programmes and students’ enrolment.

Demonstrate evidence of outstanding ability to communicate effectively and possession of good interpersonal skills.

Demonstrate competence in academic leadership in academic/ research environment.

Have a good understanding of the national policies and strategies governing university financing, education and training in Kenya

Have a broad awareness of the factors and conditions shaping the development of higher education

Have skills in computer literacy with proficiency in microsoft applications and an in depth knowledge of computerized accounting packages

Monitor and evaluate progress in financial policies and procedures and identify control and process weaknesses.

Develop, document, communicate and implement strategies to address these and revise approaches as necessary.

Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the constitution of Kenya.
Duties and Responsibilities

Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to the departments within the division;

Develop and implement physical plans, and develop human resource planning to ensure efficient performance and delivery of services in line with the University’s strategic plan and performance contracting.

Coordinate the design, implementation, maintenance and development of appropriate human resource policies, procedures and systems, activities stipulated in the performance contract; attract, develop and retain qualified and experienced human resources.

Ensure that Performance contract reports follow-ups are submitted to the relevant authorities within the stipulated period. Terms and Conditions
Successful candidates will be offered competitive remuneration packages in accordance with the existing terms and conditions of service and will be on a five year performance based contract and renewable only once on mutual agreement.
Interested applicants should forward ten (10) copies of applications including updated curriculum vitae giving personal data, academic and professional certificates with contact details, e-mail address, mobile and landline telephone numbers, current post and salary, copies of certificates and testimonials and names of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicants competence and area of specialization to reach the undersigned not later than Thursday, 28th November 2013.
They should also request their referees to submit their references to the same address within the stipulated period.
The reference number for the positions applied for should be clearly indicated in the application and on the envelope. Vice Chancellor
Moi University
P. O. Box 3900-30100
Eldoret, Kenya

Please note that this advertisement cancels the earlier advertisement dated 17th March 2013 in the Standard On Sunday ________________________________________