Summary
Date Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Kabale University (KAB) is one of the Public Universities of Uganda. KAB enjoys the unique status of being the first University of its kind in Uganda, to metamorphose from private to public. It was established by the Parliament of Uganda through Statutory Instrument 2015 No. 36 of 16th July 2015, in accordance with The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act (2001) (as amended). Prior to this, KAB was a not-for-profit Private University, created and owned by the people of the Kigezi Region of South~Western Uganda. The University admitted its 42 pioneer students in 2002, and presently has an enrolment of 3000 students; coming from all parts of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC Congo, and Sudan. KAB was granted Charter Certiticate Nu. Ul.CH.IJ08 on 29th September 2014 .
The main Campus is located on Kikungiri Hill in Kabale Municipality, about 2km ofi Kabale—Katuna-Kigali (Rwanda) Highway. The University is strategically located between the Anglophone and Francophone zones of the Great Lakes Region of Eastern Africa. KAB offers a serene environment for academic pursuit. The University currently otters diploma, undergraduate and post graduate programmes in the School of Medicine, Faculty of Computing Library & Information Science, Faculty ot Engineering, Technology, Applied Design & Fine ‘Art, Faculty of Education; Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Faculty ot Science and the Institute oI Language Studies.
The University seeks applications for the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor- Academic Affairs
Applicants Shall Be Subjected to a Background Check.
Note: Those Who Applied Earlier Need Not Apply Again
Job Title: Deputy Vice Chancellor, Finance & Administration (DVC FA)
Salary scale: M2 (Tenure- 5 Year contract)
Responsible to: University Secretary, University bursar
Duty station: Kabale University, Kikungiri campus, Kabale municipality .

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To ensure efficient and sound financial management, planning, prudent investment and administration of the University.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:
• Must have a Master’s degree in Management Sciences from a reputable institution.
• Possession of a PhD in the relevant field OR any of the following professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA, CPA or ICSA) will be an added advantage.
• Should have at least ten (10) years of proven experience in management, leadership and administration, at least 4 of which should have been at a senior managerial level from a reputable Organization i.e.; rank of Dean of Faculty or Director in the Public Senrice Sector or Government Agency or other equivalent rank.
• Should have good knowledge and skills of financial management and resource mobilization.
• Should have knowledge and experience in strategic planning and budgeting, policy making and implementation in higher education.
• Have an understanding of the relevant policy and legal framework for financial management for higher education in Uganda.
• Should have good communication, negotiation and people skills.
• Be aged at least 40 years at the time of application.

Job Qualifications: Not Specified

Job Education Requirements: Master’s degree

Job Experience Requirements: Ten (10) years

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Job application procedure
Electronic (email) OR hardcopy applications shall be accepted. Candidates should send:
1. Hardcopy: by courier, a sealed application pack containing six copies of the following:
a) Signed application letter.
b) Detailed up-to-date CV including working contact details.
c) Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates, national identity card or bio—data page of their passport.
d) Names and contact details of three referees who should be advised to send confidential references directly to the Search Committee address below. The references should eoverthe following areas; the candidate’s academic credentials, experience, leadership, managerial and administrative skills and personal integrity.
e) Envelope should be clearly marked “APPLICATION FOB THE POSITION OF DVC
AA OR DVC FA".
2. Electronic applications should have all the above documents attached and emailed to the address below with the respective subject.
3. The DEADLINE for receiving applications is 5:00 p.m on Monday 3rd February,
2020 (East African Time).
Secretary to the Search Committee,
Kabale University, Kikunglri Campus,
Plot 364 Kikungiri Hill, Kabale Municipality.
Email: dvcsearch@kab.ac.ug 
4. Shortlisted applicants SHALL be contacted in person.
Please visit www.kab.ac.ug/dvcsearch  for iob details.

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