Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 09, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overview
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-
• be at least an Associate Professor of Academics or equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
• be a holder of an earned PhD or equivalent from a recognized University;
• have at least eight (8) years progressive experience in senior leadership/management
• Positions in the University or in other comparable leadership levels at research and academic institutions;
• demonstrate thorough understanding of Kenya’s governance and business processes for the enrichment of the University’s ability to contribute significantly to national development and achievement of vision 2030;
• have demonstrated management capacity including knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act No. 18 of 2012, the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act No. 33 of 2015 and Strategic People Management;
• have a demonstrable experience in transformative leadership;
• have excellent understanding of major trends in national and international education and training and broad awareness of the major factors influencing the development of university education in Kenya;
• have supervised and mentored students in Masters and PhD degree programs in addition to being an accomplished scholar with a proven track record in continuing research and publications on pertinent contemporary issues;
• have proven capacity as a curriculum innovator to plan and implement academic programmes that produce graduates of choice;
• have proven ability to coordinate and network with development partners in mobilizing resources for sustainable growth and development of the University;be of high ethical standards, integrity and accountability and comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Note: possession of a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Course (SLDP) from Kenya School of Government or from an equivalent institution will be an added advantage.

Core Competencies
• Ability to portray and uphold positive National image and work in a multi–
• Cultural and multi– ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect to diversity;
• be a visionary and result oriented thinker;
• have the capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
• have firm, fair and transparent management style; and
• have demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills.

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Vice – Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Strategy), as the in-charge of Administration, Finance and Strategy division of the university will include:-
• providing innovative and creative leadership in the area of planning, human resource management, financial and physical resource management, Assets and Development Plans;
• overseeing the implementation of all procurement, fiscal, human resources, administrative policies and appropriate procedures to ensure efficient performance and delivery of services in the university in line with the strategic plan;
• coordinating the preparation and implementation of the university budget and preparation of financial statements and management reports;
• coordinating the design, implementation, maintenance and development of appropriate human resources policies, procedures and systems that attract, develop and retain competent human resources;
• being in charge of designing, modelling and managing long-term financial and physical plans;


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Candidates may submit manual (hard copy) or electronic (online) applications;
• All applications should be submitted together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents;
• Scanned copies of these documents must accompany the online application;
• The Curriculum Vitae should include information on academic qualifications, professional experience, leadership and management roles, publications, awards, scholarships, funding, membership of professional association, linkages and community service, email address and telephone contacts;
• Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “Application for the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance and
• Strategy) – Maasai Mara University” and delivered to:
THE SECRETARY/CEO
Public Service Commission
4th Floor Commission House
Off Harambee Avenue
P.O Box 30095-00100
NAIROBI
Online applications may be submitted via email to: mmu2022@publicservice.go.ke  All applications should reach the Public Service Commission on or before 30th May, 2022 latest 5.00 p.m. (East African Time)

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