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Date Posted: Friday, April 28, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Kyambogo University is a Public University established in 2003 following the merger of the former Institute of Teacher Education Kyambogo (ITEK), Uganda Polytechnic Kyambogo (UPK), and Uganda National Institute for Special Education (UNISE). The University Campus is located on Kyambogo Hill in the capital city, Kampala. Kyambogo University is the second largest University in Uganda with more than 30,000 students on-campus.
Kyambogo University is a unique institution which has adopted an integrated approach to education, focusing on vocationalising education at all levels. The University has embraced the fields of science and technology, education and teacher development, special needs education as well as humanities, and business management and entrepreneurship.
In order to achieve its vision, mission and strategic goals, the University invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the position of DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION). Please visit www.kyu.ac.ug/jobs to view and/or download the detailed job advert containing job description and person specifications, general terms and application procedure for the position:

• financial and administrative operations of the University.
• To spearhead the mobilization and management of financial resources to achieve the long term viability of the University operations.
• To advise and guide the preparation and implementation of the University's recurrent and development budgets.
• To oversee the development, roll out and review of the University's Strategic Plan, investment portfolios and operational plans.
• To oversee the development and implementation of a policy framework for the use and management of the University's fiscal and human resources and other assets in accordance with approved regulations.
• To oversee income, banking and expenditure of all income generating units for compliance with the University's approved policy, plans, budgets and regulations.
• To oversee the production of performance reports on finance and administration by all academic and administrative units of the University.
• To monitor the development and implementation of the University's staff development programmes.
• To monitor acquisition, utilization and disposal of University assets and management of the Assets Register.
• To oversee the mobilization of resources for various activities of the University.
• To oversee the management of security at the University.
• Security at the University managed.
• University's programmes and strategies regarding disability and gender promoted and supported.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To assist the Vice Chancellor in the performance of his or her functions of ensuring efficient and sound financial management, planning, prudent investment and administration of the University.
Timely preparation, implementation and reporting on the University's budgets.
human resources and other assets developed and implemented.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To spearhead the development of systems, policies and streamlining the University structure.
• Viable strategic and operational plans and investment portfolios of the University developed and implemented.

APPOINTMENT
• In accordance with The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001 (as amended), successful candidates for the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration) shall be appointed on contract for five years and shall be eligible for one more term of five years. B. RE-APPOINTMENT
• Re-appointment for the second five-year term of office shall be in accordance with Section 32 (2) of the above Act and shall be subject to performance appraisal done by the Vice Chancellor.

REMUNERATION
• An attractive remuneration package will be paid in accordance with Kyambogo University terms and conditions of service.

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
• Upon acceptance of the job offer, the successful candidate for the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration) will be required to sign a contract of employment with the University Council setting out the terms and conditions employment.
• Policy framework for proper management of the University's fiscal and

PERFORMANCE OUTPUTS AND TARGETS
• Compliance of all University units to financial policy monitored.
• To oversee the sourcing and nurturing of qualified and adequate human 11. Reporting on financial performance by all University units undertaken. resources in line with the University's needs and objectives.
• To oversee the planning and provision of adequate infrastructure and facilities in line with the University's current and future needs.
• To oversee adequate ICT infrastructure and facilities that support efficient
• Development and implementation of the University's staff development programmes monitored.
• Acquisition, utilization and disposal of University assets and management of the Assets Register monitored.
• The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration) shall sign an annual performance agreement with Vice Chancellor stipulating his or her performance outputs and targets upon which he or she will be assessed annually.

PERFORMANCE REVIEWS
• At the beginning of each financial year/performance period, the Vice Chancellor shall undertake a review of the performance of the Deputy Vice

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration) should:
• Be a full Professor or Associate Professor and a holder of an earned PhD from a University recognized by National Council for Higher Education; b) Have at least six (6) years of working experience at senior management position, four (4) of which must have been served at the minimum level of Dean of Faculty or its equivalent in a reputable University/Institution;
• Have commitment to and substantial experience in networking and participation in financial and administration activities nationally, regionally and internationally;
• Chancellor (Finance and Administration) which will cover the following. among others:
• The Deputy Vice Chancellor's progress towards the University's strategic objectives, performance outputs and targets as determined by the University Council;
• The University's performance in terms of the quality indicators set by the National Council for Higher Education and/or the Minister responsible for Education;
• Any compliance directives issued by statutory authorities; and d) Other relevant matters determined by the University Council.

KEY OUTPUTS
• The Vice Chancellor assisted in the management of finances and administration of the University.
• Systems and policies developed and the University structure streamlined.
• Qualified and adequate human resources sourced and nurtured in line with the University's needs and objectives.
• Adequate infrastructure and facilities planned and provided in line with the University's current and future needs.
• Adequate ICT infrastructure and facilities put in place to support efficient financial and administrative operations of the University.
• Adequate financial resources mobilized and well managed to achieve the long term viability of the University operations.


Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified persons are invited to submit six (6) copies of their application together with the following:
• Have proven experience in playing a leading part in national or international i) A Detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae. policy making in higher education;
• Have proven management capacity including knowledge of public financial management and strategic people management;
• Have thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative, and regulatory framework for management of higher education in Uganda; and
• Be between 45 and 65 years of age at the time of application.
• To promote and support the University's programmes and strategies 2) FURTHER

INFORMATION ON THE POSITIONS regarding disability and gender.
A written statement of interest not exceeding 1,000 words about the applicant's vision for Kyambogo University in the 21st Century.
Names and addresses of three referees who should be advised to send reference letters directly to the Directorate of Human Resources under confidential cover.
Certified copies of the applicant's academic transcripts and certificates. v) Copies of the applicant's National Identity Card and/or copies of relevant pages of the passport indicating the date of birth and nationality.
Sealed applications marked "CONFIDENTIAL: POSITION OF DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION)" on the top right-hand corner of the envelope must be delivered to the Directorate of Human Resources on the address indicated below, not later than 29th May 2023 at 5.00 p.m. East African Standard time.
Applications should be addressed to:
SECRETARY SEARCH COMMITTEE DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN RESOURCES KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY
SECOND FLOOR, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING P. O. BOX 1,

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