Bondo University College Deputy Principal Jobs in Kenya

Bondo University College

A Constituent College of Maseno University

Bondo University College Council is looking for dynamic, visionary and result oriented people to fill the following positions.

Deputy Principal (Planning, Administration and Finance)
BUC/1/2011

Duties and responsibilities:

The Deputy Principal, Planning, Administration and Finance will be the principal assistant to the University College Principal and will be in charge of Planning, Administration and Finance (PAF) Division.

The Deputy Principal (PAF) shall be the head of Planning, Administration and Finance Division, whose primary functions include: development and preparation of human resources requirements, preparation of developmental activities and preparation of institutional budgets.

Overseeing both personnel and financial sections of the University College. The Deputy Principal (PAF) will also assist Principal in co-coordinating health care; transport; registry functions; estate and secretarial services within the College.

The successful candidate shall be responsible for ensuring that the administrative departments operate effectively and efficiently in line with Vision and Mission of the University College. Under the direction of the Principal, the Deputy Principal (PAF) will ensure that the planning, administrative and financial functions evolve into pillars of excellence within the University.

Deputy Principal (Research, Innovation and Outreach)
BUC/2/2011

Duties and responsibilities:

The Deputy Principal, Research, Innovation and Outreach will be the principal assistant to the University College Principal and will be in charge of Research, Innovation and Outreach (RIO) Division.

The Deputy Principal (RIO) shall be the head of Research, Innovation and Outreach Planning, whose primary functions include: co-ordination of university wide research and consultancies; co-ordination of innovation and outreach activities; development and implementation of intellectual property rights as well as overseeing linkages and partnerships with other institutions with the University College.

The successful candidate shall be responsible for ensuring that the research, innovation and outreach departments operate effectively and efficiently in line with Vision and Mission of the University College. Under the direction of the Principal, the Deputy Principal (RIO) will ensure that the research, innovation and outreach functions evolve into pillars of excellence within the University College.

Qualifications and experience for the Deputy Principals:

Applicants should:

* Be Professors or Associate Professors who have at least 7 years experience in senior management positions with outstanding and internationally recognized scholarship record.
* Demonstrate competence in administrative and academic leadership in academic/research environment.
* Have a track record of success and performance characterized by visionary and strategic thought, rapid growth and service delivery as well as translation of ideas into value outputs.
* Have the capacity to motivate and influence staff, students and other stakeholders.
* Demonstrate evidence of outstanding ability to communicate effectively and good interpersonal skills.
* Show good understanding and commitment to the University coupled with a passion for the promotion of learning, excellence in teaching, research and innovation with the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
* Have skills, capacity and determination to initiate and facilitate the development of relevant and quality society driven academic programmes.
* Have skills, capacity and determination to initiate and sustain linkages and networks for the promotion of scholarship.
* Have proven capacity to promote learning, teaching, research and development in a university setting.
* Have a good understanding of the national policies and strategies governing university education and training in Kenya.
* Have a broad awareness of the factors and conditions shaping the development of higher education in the country.

Terms and conditions of service:

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package in accordance with the existing terms and conditions of service of Bondo University College.

How to apply:

Candidates who satisfy the requirements stated above should forward six copies of their applications by quoting the reference for the respective position on the letter and envelope.

Include an updated curriculum vitae, details of current remuneration, certified copies of academic and professional certificates as well as testimonials plus names, postal and email addresses of three referees and their day time telephone(s) to the address as indicated below by 29th April, 2011.

The Principal
Bondo University College
P. O. Box 210 - 40601,
Bondo, Kenya
Tel. 057-2501804

Email: principal@bondo-uni.ac.ke

Web: www.bondo-uni.ac.ke