Laikipia University was granted Charter by His Excellency Hon.
Mwai Kibaki, C.G.H., the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces
of the Republic of Kenya, on 19th February, 2013.
The Main Campus is located 50 km from Nakuru on Nakuru-Nyeri
road.
To give the University a dynamic and strategic leadership, the Council invites applications for the following senior management positions from suitably qualified individuals with excellent credentials;
Vice-Chancellor
Ref: LU/AD/15/2013
Duties and Responsibilities
The Vice-Chancellor will be the Chief Executive Officer of the University and will be responsible for implementation of the Council’s resolutions and delivery of the Institution’s mandate.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide
strategic direction and leadership to the University and represent the
University nationally, regionally and internationally;
- Be
the academic and administrative head of the University;
- Have
overall responsibility on the direction, organization and the
administration of programmes of the University;
- Co-ordinate
the development and implementation of the academic and administrative
policies of the University in accordance with the University’s Master Plan
and the Strategic Plan;
- Provide
innovative and creative leadership in the areas of Academics, Fundraising,
Finance, Planning and Development; Research and Partnerships; and
- Play
a key role in the facilitation and maintenance of linkages with
government/ regulatory agencies and other local/ international
institutions of higher learning.
Requirements:
Academic Leadership
- Be
a holder of an earned PhD from a recognized university at the level of at
least Associate Professor;
- Have
at least ten (10) years of academic and research experience in a senior
leadership role in an academic institution or research organisation.
- Should
have published in internationally recognized peer reviewed journals in
their areas of specialisation
- Have
general 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;
Management and Leadership
- Should
have served substantively with demonstrable results at least as a
Principal of a Constituent University College or as a Deputy
Vice-Chancellor of a university, or in other similar institutions at
comparable levels;
- Have
good understanding of government procedures and legal requirements
governing financial and fiscal policies, strategic planning and Kenya
Vision 2030, human resource management, procurement and asset disposal;
- Be
a leader with proven ability to plan, develop and implement academic
programmes and develop strategic institutional linkages;
- Must
demonstrate effective communication, persuasive and interpersonal skills,
as well as strategic, logical, sound decision making ability;
- Have
demonstrated ability to network, fundraise and mobilise resources that
will be central to the development of the university;
- Possess
strong strategic planning and ChangeManagement skills; and
- Comply
with the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor
(Academic and Research)
Ref: LU/AD/16/2013
Duties and Responsibilities
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Research) will be in charge of the Academic Division and will oversee the Research and Academic programmes.
Working under the general direction of the Vice-Chancellor the successful applicant shall:-
- Have
the overall responsibility of direction, organisation and administration
of learning and research programmes in the University.
- Ensure
that the University Senate is properly advised in the development of
learning and research programmes in conformity to ethical standards and
legally recognized professional bodies.
- Ensure
effective accountability to the Vice-Chancellor for the proper management
of the Academic and Research Divisions.
- Responsible
for promoting and co-ordinating research, scientific publications,
innovation, extension and technology transfer to industry and business
community.
- Mobilise
and solicit financial support for research
- Maintain
collaboration and linkages with both local and international institutions
of higher learning for academic, research and innovation programmes.
- Co-ordinate
workshops and seminars on outreach programmes and technology transfer.
Qualifications and Experience
The candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience:-
- Be
at least an Associate Professor of a recognized University with an earned
Ph.D.
- Have
at least 6 years of experience of academic and research experience in a
leadership role in an academic or research institution;
- Have
capacity to promote learning and research in a competitive environment;
- Have
ability and leadership skills to effectively co-ordinate learning and
research functions;
- Demonstrable
research and academic leadership;
- Knowledgeable
in strategic planning in research and educational development;
- Proven
capacity to promote learning, teaching, research and development in a
university;
- Knowledgeable
of national laws and policies in education;
- High
ethical standards, integrity and professionalism;
- Should
have published widely in internationally refereed journals; and
- Show
evidence of attracting research grants/ funds.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor
(Administration, Finance and Development)
Ref: LU/AD/17/2013
Duties and Responsibilities
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Development) will be in-charge of the Administration, Finance and Development divisions of the University.
Working under the general direction of the Vice-Chancellor the successful applicant shall:-
- Have
the overall responsibility of direction and organization of the Division
of Administration, Finance and Development.
- Be
responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the general conduct and discipline
of staff.
- Ensure
that the University Management is properly and promptly advised to comply
with all statutory and legal requirements currently in force.
- Ensure
effective accountability to the Vice-Chancellor for the proper management
of the University.
- Ensure
sound financial controls.
- Ensure
timely preparation and implementation of the University’s budget estimates
and operational budget.
Qualifications and Experiences
The candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience:
- Be
at least an Associate Professor of a recognized University with an earned
Ph.D.;
- At
least 6 years of experience in senior academic and management positions
(at the level of Senior Lecturer and above);
- Leadership
experience in a modern university environment;
- Ability
and leadership skills to effectively co-ordinate the Administrative,
Finance and Development functions in the University;
- Knowledge
of strategic planning in education development;
- Proven
capacity to promote learning, teaching, research and development in a
university;
- Knowledge
of national laws and policies in education;
- Be
of the high ethical standards;
- Be
conversant with financial planning and accounting; and
- Demonstrated
ability to attract funds to the university.
Candidates who possess additional professional qualifications
such as MBA, CPA/CPS or other recognized professional qualifications in
administration, management and finance will have added advantage.
Terms and Conditions of Service
- Successful
candidates for the three positions will be offered a competitive
remuneration package, including house allowance and other benefits in
accordance with the Kenya Government public service guidelines.
- The
appointment will be for a contractual period of five (5) years renewable
for a further period of five years subject to satisfactory performance.
- Applicants
should submit a detailed curriculum vitae (detailing academic
qualifications, professional experience, academic leadership,
publications, awards/ scholarships/funding, membership to professional
associations and linkages), copies of certificates, e-mail addresses and
telephone contacts.
- They
should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of
three referees.
- Ten
(10) copies of the application and referees’ confidential reports on the
applicants’ suitability for the posts should be sent via registered mail
or courier in an envelope marked with the Reference number on the left
hand side of the envelope” and sent to the under-signed to be received on
or before Thursday, 11th April 2013
The Chairman,
Laikipia University Council,
P.O. Box 1100-20300,
Nyahururu, Kenya
Laikipia University Council,
P.O. Box 1100-20300,
Nyahururu, Kenya
Email: councilchairman@laikipia.ac.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Laikipia University is an equal opportunity employer.
