Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya in a Christian University

A leading Christian university based in Nairobi, Kenya seeks to recruit self motivated results oriented born again and committed Christians to fill the following senior vacant positions:

Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance, Administration and Planning

Reporting to: Vice Chancellor

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the administration, finance, planning and development functions of the university.
• Give oversight to the preparation, monitoring and execution of the annual budget to ensure control, prudence and accuracy.
• Coordinate the procurement, retention development and exit of human capital and other human resource related activities;
• Develop and oversee all policy issue related to the function.
• Identify, initiate, plan and monitor implementation of projects that contribute to achieving of the development agenda of the university.
• Coordinate the planning and development of the university's properties.

Professional qualifications, competencies and experience:

• A PhD in a related field.
  
• A Masters Degree in Business Administration (Finance option) will be an added advantage.
  
• At least 15 years experience in a related field, 5 of which should have been at senior management levels.
  
• Demonstrated abilities in capital project planning and management.
  
• At least 40 years of age.

Academic Dean

Reporting: Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Deputy Vice Chancellor in overseeing the implementation of the educational philosophy and academic policies of the university.
• Work with other departments in recruitment of teaching faculty members and coordinate the implementation of academic programmes.
• Give oversight to the on-going curriculum review and work with the Deputy Vice Chancellor, to establish policies, design and implement ongoing faculty development.

Professional qualifications, competencies and experience:

• A PhD degree in education or any other related field.
• A minimum of five years relevant experience particularly in curriculum development.
  
• Age 35 years and above.

Fund Development Coordinator

Reporting: Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, Finance Planning and Development

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate resource mobilization efforts
• Initiate creative development activities and programs in line with the University's strategic plan and budget.
• Increase funds through researching and tainting of charitable trusts sympathetic to Christian Leadership development.
• Raise awareness of the organization's activities at local, national and international level.
• Write and follow up proposals to funding agencies including; church groups to attract funding for the School's projects and programmes.
• Manage the donor database and work in liaison with the ICT Department on data.
• Prepare periodic progress reports on resource utilization against plans of Divisions and Departments.

Professional qualifications, competencies and experience:

• A Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA), Economics or any other related field.
• A minimum of five years relevant experience, preferably gained in a university setting.
  
• Proven abilities in local and international fundraising, networking, project planning and development.
• Age 35 years and above.

Interested applicants are requested to send their applications and detailed curriculum vitae, stating their current salary, expected salary and their Christian involvement to:

The EA/A. 410
P.O. Box 49010-00100, GPO,
Nairobi

So as to reach on or before 23rd October, 2009.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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