Job Description
GRADE 17; ADVERT REF AC/12/274/23
Salary and benefits
Basic Salary: Kshs 416,420 – Kshs 555,800
House Allowances: Kshs 80,000
All other allowances and benefits will be as provided in the terms of service applicable to respective job grades or as determined by Council from time to time
For Appointment to this grade, the applicant must have:
Academic and professional:
a) Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Business Administration ,Communication, Educational Communication, Project Planning, Education or any other related relevant disciplines from a University recognized in Kenya;
b) Masters degree or its equivalent in Administration, Public Administration, Human Resource Management,
Business Administration, Communication, Educational Communication, Project Planning, Education or any
other related, relevant disciplines
c) Membership in good standing to a relevant Professional body (ies) (where applicable) will be an added
advantage.
Experience
a) Have thorough knowledge in the structural, legislative and regulatory framework for administering University
Education in Kenya;
b) Have at least five years of hands-on & ample industry experience at a senior level in public or private institution
with demonstrable leadership, and management capacity including knowledge of public financial management
and strategic people management;
c) Have demonstrable experience in networking, fundraising, resource mobilization and institutional development.
d) Have demonstrable ability to lead a team and utilize resources
e) Ability to manage budgets and people.
f) Be registered by a relevant professional body.
g) Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity; and
h) Have a demonstrable experience in transformative and strategic leadership.
i) Any other duty as may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor from time to time.
Competencies
Firm, fair and transparent management style.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:
a. Coordination of corporate support services to divisions in a cross-cutting manner;
b. Focal point for resource mobilization at the university;
c. Enhancement of synergies amongst the corporate services units;
d. Facilitation of capacity building of the corporate services units and staff;
e. Institutionalization, strengthening and harnessing of alumni relations in a multifaceted way;
f. Chair, Corporate support Services coordinating committee;
g. Chair, appointments committee for Grades 11 and 12 for all administrative staff, and Grades 12 and below for all
non-teaching staff in central units;
h. Any other duties to be assigned by the Vice Chancellor.