Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 11, 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;
• being in charge of optimal utilization and investments of the University’s finances and assets;
• being in charge of annual budgeting, planning, monitoring and management strategies;
• overseeing the maintenance of the University buildings and property including
• furniture, equipment, etc., and all other property of the University;
• monitoring and ensure that all security measures for the University are adequate;
• being responsible for provision of accurate and current financial information to support decision making;
• being responsible for appropriate Finance and Administration Management
• Policies and procedures in conformity with the relevant laws, guidelines and frameworks in Kenya;
• maintaining efficiency and good order of the university and ensuring proper enforcement of the statutes and regulations; and
• carrying out such other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated by the Vice – Chancellor


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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