Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture
and Technology
Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Administration)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is a public university which aspires to be a university of global excellence in Training, Research and Innovation for Development.
Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Administration)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is a public university which aspires to be a university of global excellence in Training, Research and Innovation for Development.
JKUAT seeks to recruit a suitable
candidate to fill the positions below:
Farm Manager
The Applicants must have:
- At least a Bachelor’s Degree in either
Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Production/ Agricultural
Economics/Entrepreneurship. Candidates with post graduate qualifications
will have an added advantage
- Proven experience of at least 15 years in
managing a successful busy mixed commercial farm
- Demonstrate strong leadership, interpersonal
and communication skills
- Proven successfully executed business plans, a
good knowledge of farm records and accounting and computing skills
- Those with experience in research and
experimentation and/or entrepreneurial skills and training will have an
added advantage
- Reside on the farm
Registrar (Academic Affairs)
Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), the ideal candidate must possess a Masters Degree in Public Administration, Education, Planning or any relevant area with seven (7) years’ experience in Grade 14 or equivalent position.
OR
i. Must possess a PhD in Public
Administration, Education, Planning or related field with five (5) years’
experience in Grade 14 or equivalent position.
ii. CPS (K) or any other relevant
professional qualification.
In addition the ideal candidate
should have the following:
- A professional qualification in Management
- Be conversant with modern management
techniques including relevant aspects of Information Technology
- Wide experience in Academic / Research and
Administration
- Have a good command of both written and oral
English language and Kiswahili since they will be responsible for taking
minutes of vital University Committees including Senate, and Senior Level
Academic Committees among others
- Have effective leadership qualities since the
job entails coordination of students’ affairs and a large workforce of
senior and junior staff
- Have a good understanding and experience in
Corporate Management so as to provide expertise advice to the University
Management in pursuit of the achievement of the University Mission and
Vision
- Knowledge of the Kenyan Constitution, National
Laws and Education Policies relevant to his/her responsibilities
- A track record in the management of change and
translation of ideas into valued outputs
- Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity
and professionalism
- Knowledge of Performance Contracting
- Be a member of a Professional Body
Some of the duties will include:
- Responsible for the overall smooth running of
the Academic and Administrative activities of the Academic Division
- Advise the University Management on all
matters concerning academic activities within the University
- Responsible for setting and implementing
Performance Contract targets in the various Academic Departments within
the University
- Responsible for QMS implementation and
Performance Management System of the various Academic Departments in the
University
- Responsible for timely submission of reports
and examinations for all Academic Departments
- Responsible for the formulation and
implementation of the Academic Affairs’ Division Work & Strategic
Plans
Registrar (Administration)
Reporting to the Deputy Vice
Chancellor (Administration), the ideal candidate must possess a Masters Degree
in Public Administration or any relevant area with seven (7) years’ experience
in Grade 14 or equivalent position.
OR
i. Must possess a PhD in Management
related field with five (5) years’ experience in Grade 14 or equivalent
position.
ii. CPS (K) or any other relevant
professional qualification.
In addition the ideal candidate
should have the following:
- A professional qualification in Management
- Be conversant with modern management
techniques including relevant aspects of Information Technology
- Be familiar with all matters in Human
Resource, Planning, Financial, Information Sciences as applicable in a
University environment
- Have a good command of both written and oral
English language and Kiswahili since they will be responsible for taking
minutes of vital University Committees.
- Have effective leadership qualities since the
job entails coordination of a large workforce of senior and junior staff
- Have a good understanding and experience in
Corporate Management so as to provide expertise advice to the University
Management in pursuit of the achievement of the University Mission and
Vision
- Knowledge of the Kenyan Constitution, National
Laws and Policies and relevant to his/her responsibilities
- A track record in the management of change and
translation of ideas into valued outputs
- Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity
and professionalism
- Knowledge of Performance Contracting
- Be a member of a Professional Body
Some of the duties will include;
- Responsible for the management of the
Administrative (HR and Material) resources of the University, Staff
Welfare, Appointments / Promotions, Council & University Management
Board (UMB) Matters, Discipline, Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs)
among others
- Advise the University Management on all
matters concerning administration activities of the University
- Responsible for coordination and
implementation of Performance Contract targets for the entire University
- Responsible for coordination and
implementation of Quality Management System (QMS) and Performance
Management Systems for the entire University
- Responsible for the formulation and
implementation of the Divisional work and strategic plans
How to Apply
Applicants should:
(i) Submit ten (10) copies of letters
of application, certificates, testimonials and updated curriculum vitae which
should indicate full details of education and professional qualifications,
experience, present salary, email and telephone contacts and names and contact
details of three (3) referees.
(ii) Forward clearance certificates
from the following Institutions:
a) Higher Education Loans Board
(HELB)
b) Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission
c) Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
d) Certificate of Good Conduct
e) Credit Reference Bureau
b) Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission
c) Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
d) Certificate of Good Conduct
e) Credit Reference Bureau
(iii) Visit the University website:
www.jkuat.ac.ke for more details on the position.
(iv) Indicate clearly the position on
the application letter and on the envelope which should be addressed to:
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
P.O. Box 62000-00200
Nairobi
So as to be received on or before 22nd May, 2015
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted