Principal - Multimedia University College of Kenya Job Vacancy

Hawkins Associates Ltd

Principal - Multimedia University College of Kenya

Ref No: 86/AF/DN

The Multimedia University College of Kenya was established by the Kenya Government under Legal Notice No. 155 of November 2008 as a constituent college of the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).

The successor to the Kenya College of Communications Technology (KCCT), the University College aims at becoming a regional leader in the discovery, preservation and dissemination of knowledge in the area of information and communication technologies and related academic disciplines.

The college invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position.

Duties and responsibilities As the Chief Executive of the University College, the successful candidate will:

* Be the academic and administrative head of the University College
* Have overall responsibility of the direction, organization, administration and programmes of the University College;
* Coordinate development and implementation of the academic and administrative policies of the University College, and the University Master Plan.
* Maintain efficiency and good order of the University College and ensure proper enforcement of the statutes and regulations;.
* Provide innovative and creative leadership in the areas of planning and development.

Requirements:

Applicants must be holders of PhD and full Professors in Engineering, ICT and related communication fields.

They should have at least ten (10) years of academic and research experience at senior level and possess demonstrated capacity for leadership in an academic and/or research institution.

In addition, candidates are expected to be familiar with national, regional and global trends in higher education; and demonstrate potential to plan, develop and implement academic programmes; develop institutional linkages; and provide leadership.

Successful applicants are expected to have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.

Applicants whose professional background include international teaching and administrative experience, have experience in networking, fundraising and resource mobilization will have am added advantage.

Terms & Conditions of Service

Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including house allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Kenya Government public service guidelines: Employment will be on a five (5) year contract renewable depending on performance.

Applicants should submit detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, e-mail addresses, telephone contacts and names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees.

Applications and referees' confidential reports on the applicant's suitability for the post should be sent to the undersigned to be received on or before 9th December,2010.

Send your application letter and CV – do not attach certificates/testimonials and state how your experience matches the specification, quoting job ref no to hawkins.associates@khigroup.com

Hawkins Associates Ltd.
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