Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 11, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Commission for University Education (the Commission) is a State Corporation established by the Universities Act No. 42 of 2012 (the Act) to regulate university education in Kenya. The Commission promotes, advances, publicises and set standards relevant in the quality of university education, including, the promotion and support of internationally recognised standards; approve academic programmes and universities in Kenya and monitor and evaluate the state of university education systems in relation to the national development goals . In order to achieve these objectives the Commission is advertising the following position:

Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer

Job Purpose
The Commission Secretary / CEO shall demonstrate commitment to the Commission ’s vision, mission, core values and mandate and be responsible for the implementation of the Commission’s decisions in a result -oriented and timely manner to achieve the Commission ’s goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.

Key Responsibilities shall include:
• Ensure that the Commission complies with the spirit and letter of the Constitution
• Lead the process of regulation of the University Education Sector (the Sector) as prescribed by the Act and the Regulations enacted thereunder
• Ensure provision of strategic and transformative leadership towards achievement and sustainability of high-quality standards in the Sector
• Lead the process of accreditation and quality assurance in the Sector
• Ensure the development of effective service delivery systems to address the expanded and dynamic nature of the Sector
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with stakeholders including regional and international organizations
• Ensure that policy on the management of stakeholder relationships is developed and implemented and maintain efficiency and harmony with stakeholders to facilitate enforcement of the relevant Statutes and Regulations
• Assure prudent management of human, financial and infrastructural resources of the Commission
• Build and nurture a highly motivated and disciplined workforce
• Provide innovative and creative leadership in the areas of planning and development; research and partnership and general administration
• Put in place effective administrative structures, processes and systems
• Develop and recommend to the Commission the annual business plans
• Ensure that the Commission has an effective management structure including succession plans
• Ensure that Board papers are accurately written, relevant and availed to the Commissioners on time
• Provide regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Board on technical, financial and administrative matters
• Serve as the link between the Board and Management
• Ensure that the operations of the Commission are guided by ethical practices that seek to promote good corporate citizenship
• Enhance the corporate image of the Commission
• Ensure that policies, practices and strategic plans of the Commission are aligned with Government directives, National Policies, and National Development Goals including the Kenya Vision 2030
• Adhere to and promote the Kenya Government’s ‘Mwongozo Code of Governance for State Corporations’
• Undertake any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Commission

Desired Qualifications and Experience
The Commission wishes to recruit to this position an individual of high integrity who possesses the following: i) A Masters degree from a university recognized in Kenya
ii) At least ten (10) years experience in the management of a university iii) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
The Suitable candidate must have:
• Extensive experience of setting, implementing and achieving goals;
• Thorough understanding of national goals, policies and development objectives;
• Demonstrable professional competence and ability to represent the Commission at all levels;
• Broad knowledge of strategic planning, financial management and capacity building;
• Demonstrable ICT skills;
• Integrity, honesty, trustworthiness and ethical work behavior;
• Proven ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision;
• Ability to work individually and manage a diverse team and improve relationships; and
• Good negotiation skills.

Terms and conditions
• Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package and benefits in accordance with the Commission’s policies and guidelines.
• The appointment will be for a contractual period of five (5) years renewable for a further five (5) years subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Applicants should send an application letter and detailed curriculum vitae, copies of CERTIFIED certificates and provide email addresses and day-time telephone contacts.
The successful candidate will be required to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya and present clearance certificates from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Higher Education Loans Board, the Credit Reference Bureau, Certificate of Good Conduct and Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority. The relevant Professional Association Clearance Certificate (where applicable) should, also, be submitted.
Applicants should also provide names, telephone numbers, contact and e-mail address of three referees. Referees should submit the references in sealed and clearly marked envelopes or emailed to the address provided below.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Applications and referees’ confidential reports should be sent to the undersigned to be received on or before Thursday 2nd June 2022 at 5.00 p.m.
Applications and all the requisite documents may be submitted in soft copy to email: recruitment@cue.or.ke  or in hard copy to:
The Chairman
Commission for University Education,
Red Hill Road-off Limuru Road, Gigiri,
P.O Box 54999-00200 Nairobi
This advertisement is also available at the Commission’s website: www.cue.or.ke 
Commission for University Education is an equal opportunity employer Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
PROF. CHACHA NYAIGOTTI-CHACHA, PHD.
CHAIRMAN

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