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Registrar (Academic Affairs)

REF: JKU/ADM/REG.AA/04/2024

Reporting to the respective Deputy Vice Chancellor, the ideal candidates must:

• Possess a PhD in a relevant area from a recognized institution and
• Have five (5) years’ experience in Grade 14 or equivalent

OR

• Possess Master’s Degree in a relevant area from a recognized institution and
• Have seven (7) years’ experience in Grade 14
• Applicants who have acted as Registrar, Grade 15 for at least six months will have an added advantage

In addition, all applicants must:

• Have attended management training(s) on modern management techniques including relevant aspects of Information Technology, Human Resource, Planning, Financial management, Research, Production and Extension
• Have wide experience in the management and processes of Institutions of higher learning
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Have a good understanding and experience in Corporate Management
• Be conversant with the requirements of Kenyan Constitution, National Laws and Policies governing University education
• Have a track record in the management of change and translation of ideas into valued outputs
• Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism
• Be a member of a relevant Professional Body where applicable
   

Registrar (Admin & Finance)

 REF: JKU/ADM/REG.AF/04/2024

Reporting to the respective Deputy Vice Chancellor, the ideal candidates must:

• Possess a PhD in a relevant area from a recognized institution and
• Have five (5) years’ experience in Grade 14 or equivalent

OR

• Possess Master’s Degree in a relevant area from a recognized institution and
• Have seven (7) years’ experience in Grade 14
• Applicants who have acted as Registrar, Grade 15 for at least six months will have an added advantage

In addition, all applicants must:

• Have attended management training(s) on modern management techniques including relevant aspects of Information Technology, Human Resource, Planning, Financial management, Research, Production and Extension
• Have wide experience in the management and processes of Institutions of higher learning
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Have a good understanding and experience in Corporate Management
• Be conversant with the requirements of Kenyan Constitution, National Laws and Policies governing University education
• Have a track record in the management of change and translation of ideas into valued outputs
• Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism
• Be a member of a relevant Professional Body where applicable

Registrar (RPE)

REF: JKU/ADM/REG.RPE/04/2024

Reporting to the respective Deputy Vice Chancellor, the ideal candidates must:

• Possess a PhD in a relevant area from a recognized institution and
• Have five (5) years’ experience in Grade 14 or equivalent

OR

• Possess Master’s Degree in a relevant area from a recognized institution and
• Have seven (7) years’ experience in Grade 14
• Applicants who have acted as Registrar, Grade 15 for at least six months will have an added advantage

In addition, all applicants must:

• Have attended management training(s) on modern management techniques including relevant aspects of Information Technology, Human Resource, Planning, Financial management, Research, Production and Extension
• Have wide experience in the management and processes of Institutions of higher learning
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Have a good understanding and experience in Corporate Management
• Be conversant with the requirements of Kenyan Constitution, National Laws and Policies governing University education
• Have a track record in the management of change and translation of ideas into valued outputs
• Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism
• Be a member of a relevant Professional Body where applicable

Finance Officer

REF: JKU/ADM/FO/04/2024
Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration and Finance), the ideal candidate must possess:

• PhD in Accounting or Finance;
• CPA (K) and
• Five (5) years’ experience in grade 14 or equivalent
•  Setting Trends in Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

OR

• Master’s degree Accounting or Finance;
• CPA (K) and
• Seven (7) years’ experience in grade 14
• Applicants who have acted as Finance Officer, Grade 15 for at least six months will have an added advantage

In addition, all applicants must:

• Be conversant with accounting, auditing, financial and management reporting
• Have attended management training(s) on leadership and strategic management
• Be knowledgeable and experienced in working with computerized accounting packages
• Have wide experience in the management and processes of Institutions of higher learning
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Be conversant with the requirements of Kenyan Constitution, National Laws and Policies governing University education
• Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism
• Be a member of a relevant Professional Body
   

Deputy Registrar

 REF: JKU/ADM/DR/04/2024
Applicants must possess:

• PhD in Management related field and
• Three (3) years’ experience in grade 13 or equivalent

OR

• Master’s degree in either Social Science, Human Resource, Public Administration or any relevant area from a recognized institution and
• Five (5) years’ experience in grade 13
• Applicants who have acted as Deputy Registrar, Grade 14 for at least six months will have an added advantage

In addition, all applicants must:

• Have attended training(s) on administrative skills such as organization, teamwork, communication, time management, multitasking, conflict resolution, planning & coordination, problem solving and judgment, leadership & motivation, teamwork & collaboration, accountability, attention to detail, relationship building, strategic focus, organizational awareness and be results and service oriented
• Be knowledgeable and experienced in working with computerized information systems such as HRMIS, ERP, SAGE
• Have wide experience in management and processes of Institutions of higher learning
• Have demonstrated leadership qualities
• Be conversant with the requirements of Kenyan Constitution, National Laws and Policies governing University education
• Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism
• Be a member of a relevant Professional Body where applicable

Deputy Chief Internal Auditor

REF: JKU/ADM/DCIA/04/2024
Applicants must possess:

• PhD in Accounting / Finance or relevant field and
• Three (3) years’ experience in Grade 13 or equivalent

OR

• Master’s Degree in Accounting / Finance;
• CPA (K) or equivalent and
• Five (5) years’ experiences in Grade 13
•  Setting Trends in Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Applicants who have acted as Deputy Chief Internal Auditor, Grade 14 for at least six months will have an added advantage

In addition, all applicants must:

• Be conversant with Computerized Information Systems Audit (CISA)
• Be conversant with accounting, auditing and financial and reporting
• Be knowledgeable and experienced in working with computerized auditing packages
• Have wide experience in the management and processes of Institutions of higher learning
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Be conversant with the requirements of Kenyan Constitution, National Laws and Policies governing University education
• Have a track record in the management of change and translation of ideas into valued outputs
• Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism
• Be a member of a relevant Professional Body

Deputy Chief Procurement Officer

REF JKU/ADM/DCPO/04/2024
Applicants must possess:

• PhD in Procurement / Supplies Management and
• Three (3) years’ experience in Grade 13 or equivalent

OR

• Master’s Degree with a bias in Procurement / Supplies Management and
• Five (5) years’ experience in Grade 13
• Applicants who have acted as Deputy Chief Procurement Officer, Grade 14 for at least six months will have an added advantage

In addition, all applicants must:

• Be conversant with procurement/contract principles, contracts administration and financial reporting
• Be knowledgeable and experienced in working with computerized procurement packages
• Have wide experience in the management and processes of Institutions of higher learning
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Be conversant with the requirements of Kenyan Constitution, National Laws and Policies governing University education
• Have a track record in the management of change and translation of ideas into valued outputs
• Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism
• Be a member of a relevant Professional Body

Method of Application

Applicants should:

Submit copies of the letters of application, certificates, testimonials and updated curriculum vitae to include full details of education and professional qualifications, experience, present salary, names and addresses of three referees, one of whom must be from the present employment.

Request at least two referees to send confidential reports to the undersigned

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

The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration and Finance)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
P.O. Box 62000-00200, City Square, NAIROBI
So as to be received on or before 26TH APRIL, 2024

Send a soft copy of the application to recruit_apr2024@jkuat.ac.ke