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