JKUAT Registrar (Administration) Job

JKUAT Registrar (Administration) Job

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
 

Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration)

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is a public university which

aspires to be a university of global excellence in Training, Research and Innovation for Development.
JKUAT seeks to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the positions below:

Registrar (Administration)

Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), the ideal candidate must possess a Masters Degree in Public Administration or any relevant area with seven (7) years’ experience in Grade 14 or equivalent position.

OR

i. Must possess a PhD in Management related field with five (5) years’ experience in Grade 14 or equivalent position.

ii. CPS (K) or any other relevant professional qualification.

In addition the ideal candidate should have the following:

• A professional qualification in Management
• Be conversant with modern management techniques including relevant aspects of Information Technology
• Be familiar with all matters in Human Resource, Planning, Financial, Information Sciences as applicable in a University environment
• Have a good command of both written and oral English language and Kiswahili since they will be responsible for taking minutes of vital University Committees.
• Have effective leadership qualities since the job entails coordination of a large workforce of senior and junior staff
• Have a good understanding and experience in Corporate Management so as to provide expertise advice to the University Management in pursuit of the achievement of the University Mission and Vision
• Knowledge of the Kenyan Constitution, National Laws and Policies and relevant to his/her responsibilities
• A track record in the management of change and translation of ideas into valued outputs
• Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism
• Knowledge of Performance Contracting
• Be a member of a Professional Body

Some of the duties will include;

• Responsible for the management of the Administrative (HR and Material) resources of the University, Staff Welfare, Appointments / Promotions, Council & University Management Board (UMB) Matters, Discipline, Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) among others
• Advise the University Management on all matters concerning administration activities of the University
• Responsible for coordination and implementation of Performance Contract targets for the entire University
• Responsible for coordination and implementation of Quality Management System (QMS) and Performance Management Systems for the entire University
• Responsible for the formulation and implementation of the Divisional work and strategic plans 

How to Apply

Applicants should:

(i) Submit ten (10) copies of letters of application, certificates, testimonials and updated curriculum vitae which should indicate full details of education and professional qualifications, experience, present salary, email and telephone contacts and names and contact details of three (3) referees.

(ii) Forward clearance certificates from the following Institutions:

a) Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
b) Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission
c) Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
d) Certificate of Good Conduct
e) Credit Reference Bureau

(iii) Visit the University website: www.jkuat.ac.ke for more details on the position.

(iv) Indicate clearly the position on the application letter and on the envelope which should be addressed to:

The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
P.O. Box 62000-00200
Nairobi

So as to be received on or before 22nd May, 2015

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted