VACANCIES
A Christian institution in Kenya is searching for visionary, strategic thinkers, hands-on, result-oriented and dynamic persons to fill the following positions:
1. DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR - ACADEMIC AFFAIRS & RESEARCH
2. DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR - ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE AND PLANNING
3. CAMPUS DIRECTOR
The key job requirements and person’s specifications are as follows:
1. DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR - ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND RESEARCH
Job summary:
· To provide effective leadership in the academic and research division;
· To ensure that academic standards and discipline are upheld;
· To oversee the designing, reviewing and implementation of academic programmes;
· To promote academic cooperation and solidarity with other universities and institutions of higher learning;
· To promote scientific research and give academic leadership that recognizes and encourages innovation to infuse academic rigor and quality.
Reporting/Supervision:
The Deputy Vice Chancellor/Academic shall report to the Vice Chancellor and shall supervise the Deans of Faculties, Directors of Schools/Institutes/Research, the Registrar and University Librarian.
Person’s specifications
The position holder:
· Should have a PhD or its equivalent and at least ten(10) years experience in senior administrative and academic leadership position;
· Should be result-oriented with the ability to actualize the corporate vision and mission;
· Demonstrate excellent management skills including resource mobilization skills;
· Should be an outstanding scholar with a good understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing university education in Kenya;
· Should be a person of integrity and ability to communicate effectively;
· Should be customer oriented and with excellent team leadership;
· Should have proficiency in MS office applications.
2. DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR – ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE AND PLANNING
Job summary:
· Be the acting the Vice Chancellor in the absence of the office holder;
· Responsible for the formulation, implementation and review of the University’s strategic plan in consultation with the Vice Chancellor;
· To ensure proper management of the University funds.
· To ensure efficient administration of the University and provide effective leadership in the finance and administration division;
Reporting/Supervision:
The Deputy Vice Chancellor – Finance and Administration shall report to the Vice Chancellor and shall supervise, Chief Finance Officer , the Senior Administration Officer, Legal Officer, Human Resources Manager, the Dean of Students, ICT Manager, Corporate Communications Manager and Director of the Press, Procurement Officer, and the Director for University Advancement.
Person’s specifications:
The position holder:
· Should be result-oriented with the ability to actualize the Corporate Vision and Mission;
· Should demonstrate the ability to foster a corporate culture, and have good change management skills;
· Should have the ability to oversee the development and implementation of staff motivation and retention strategies;
· Should demonstrate excellent management skills including resource mobilization, financial management, fund raising, networking and donor relations skills;
· Should demonstrate competence in strategic planning, financial management, investment ; Should possess demonstrable team development and leadership skills;
· Should have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, and be customer oriented.
· Should have a broad knowledge of the laws and policies governing university education in Kenya, and Kenyan Labour laws
· Should be a person of integrity with high moral standards.
· Should be proficient in MS office applications
3. CAMPUS DIRECTOR
Job summary:
· Manage all academic, administrative and finance operations of the Campus.
· Promote quality research, teaching and community service;
· Provide effective leadership to the Campus staff;
· Formulate and implement financial strategies (including resource mobilization strategies) to ensure that the Campus has adequate resources;
Reporting/Supervision:
The job holder reports to the Vice Chancellor and supervises the Heads of Academic and the Head of Administration sections at the Campus.
Person’s specifications:
The position holder:-
· Should have a PhD or its equivalent with at least ten (10) years experience in senior administrative and leadership position;
· Should be result-oriented with the ability to actualize the Corporate Vision and Mission;
· Should demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills including networking, resource mobilization, fund raising and financial managementskills;
· Should be a person of integrity with excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills;
· Should demonstrate the ability to foster a corporate culture with good change management skills;
· Should be proficient in MS office applications;
Applications should be sent to: searchteam@amecea.org and reach us on or before 23rd July 2015. Applicants should enclose a C.V., copies of relevant certificates and three reference letters from recognized persons/institutions.
NB: ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES SHALL BE CONTACTED.