Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 20, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
1. Deputy Vice Chancellor – Administration, Planning And Finance (RE-
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Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) is a private university which aspires to be a leading
University in academics, research and societal transformation. To strengthen its Administrative, Planning and Development Division, KeMU wishes to recruit a suitable candidate to the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Planning and Finance. The successful candidate will be expected to play a leading role in the implementation of the envisaged transformation process, mainly in the management of human, physical, financial resources and in resource mobilization for the University.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, Planning and Finance will be the principal assistant to the Vice Chancellor in the day to day running of the Administration, Planning, Development and Finance functions of the University. His/her responsibility will include:

i. Overall responsibility of direction, organization and administration of the Division of Administration, Finance & Planning;
ii. Responsible for resource mobilization and fund raising;
iii. Implement and coordinate alternative revenue growth strategies in accordance with the overall University Strategy;
iv. Enforce the implementation of various fund development polices across the university community;
v. Cultivate a culture of fundraising and philanthropy among the university’s key internal and external stakeholders;
vi. Pursue the establishment of linkages, and build strategic partnerships with other universities, public and private sector organizations;
vii. Oversight the preparation and implementation of the budget, financial reports and implementation of management recommendations and ensuring the achievement of annual and medium-term financial goals in consistent with the strategic plan;
viii. Develop and implement appropriate procedures and ensure compliance to all statutory and legal requirements in general administration and finance within the
University; ix. Enforce the implementation of approved developmental projects and policies;
x. Champion the long-term, University integrated resource planning, by providing strategic leadership and effective management of the University Master Plan;
xi. Promote the use of accurate institutional data to support evidence-based decision making, institutional analysis and reporting including Business intelligence, strategic planning and organizational effectiveness initiatives of the University in accordance with Data Protection Act (DPA) of the laws of Kenya;
xii. Maintain an efficiency, optimal and good order of the university staffing including their welfare, conduct, discipline and performance;
xiii. Collaborate with the University leadership to plan, develop and review University strategy; monitor the execution of the strategic plan and coordinate the strategyintegrated reporting of the University’s annual performance;
xiv. Coordinate and oversight other Income generating Units (IGUs) activities; xv. Ensure Business Process Re-engineering for satisfactory customer experience; xvi. Any other duties that may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor from time to time;

Requirements
The suitable candidate should have the following qualifications and experience:
• Be a holder of an earned PhD from an accredited and recognized university.
• At least ten years’ experience in a senior management and academic position at university level, or with proven experience in executive leadership position in an institution of comparable status.
• Have a proven record and evidence of resource mobilization and fundraising.
• Demonstrate ability to network and coordinate with development partners in mobilizing resources and University development
• Have a successful track record in the management of financial, human and physical resources at top management level.
• Evidence of professional training in leadership, management and governance.
• Demonstrate evidence of outstanding communication ability, coupled with excellent presentation skills.
• Conversant with relevant laws, regulations and policies in higher learning institutions;
• Demonstrate a high degree of result-oriented performance characterized by foresight, strategic thinking and service delivery.
• Proven experience in change management and transformation of ideas into desired outcomes.
• Be of the highest ethical standards and professionalism in line with Chapter VI of the Kenya Constitution.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates should submit three (3) hard copies and a soft copy of their application, accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates, National ID card or passport, and any other relevant testimonials.
1. Three hard copies marked as per the position should be sent to:
The Vice Chancellor
Kenya Methodist University
P. O. Box 267 – 60200
MERU, KENYA
2. An electronic copy in PDF format to the Vice Chancellor through email address application-May2022@kemu.ac.ke 

To be received on or before 8th June 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to bring the following:
i. Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority.
ii. Higher Education Loans Board. iii. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. iv. Credit Reference Bureau.
v. Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department. vi. Letters of recommendation (in sealed envelopes) from at least three persons familiar with the applicant’s professional experience and general character one of whom must be the pastor of their local church.
All the positions above require individuals who are of high ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.
KeMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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