Registrar vacancy in Kenya at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (, Careers in Africa,

Position Title:  Registrar (Administration)

Reports to : the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration,

Ref: JKU/REG/ADMN/O1/O3/2O14

Organisation: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

Location:Kenya

Background Information:

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.

For the last two decades, the University that now hosts the Pan African University Institute of Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation, a Graduate School aimed at promoting integration among African states through higher education and research, has made tremendous progress in training, research and technology transfer not only in Kenya but also ¡n Africa.

In pursuit of its Vision, the University is currently implementing an ambitious

strategy aimed at transforming JKUAT into a research and entrepreneurial University.

To strengthen its Administration Division, JKUAT wishes to recruit a suitable applicant to the position of Registrar, Administration.

The successful candidate will be expected to play a leading role in the implementation of the envisaged transformation process, mainly in management of human, physical and financial resources of the university.

Qualifications and Experience

Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, the ideal candidate should have the following qualifications and experience:

·             Must possess a Master’s degree in Public Administration or any relevant area with seven (7) years’ experience in Grade 14 or equivalent position, preferably in a University.

·             A PhD in Management related field will be an added advantage.

·             Have professional qualifications ¡n management.

·             Be conversant with modern management techniques including relevant aspects of Information Technology.

·             Be familiar with all matters in human resource, planning, financial, information and physical resources as applicable in a University environment.

·             Have good command of both written and oral English language and Kiswahili since they will be responsible for taking minutes of vital University Committees including Council, University Management Board and Senior Level Appointment Committees among others.

·             Have effective leadership qualities since thejob 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 ¡n pursuit of the achievement of the University Mission and Vision.

·             Knowledge of the Kenyan Constitution, National laws and policies relevant to his/her responsibilities.

·             A track record ¡n the management of change and translation of ideas into valued outputs.

·             Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.

·             A good understanding of Quality Assurance Standards.

·             Knowledge of Performance Contracting.

·             Be a member of a professional body.

How to apply

All applicants should submit ten (10) copies of letters of application, certificates, testimonials, and updated Curriculum Vitae to include full details of education and professional qualifications, experience, present salary Curriculum Vitae providing details of your qualifications, present position and salary, e-mail, telephone and names and addresses of three referees including their email and telephone numbers.

Applicants should request their referees to forward reports on their suitability to the undersigned, directly.

Forward clearance certificates from the following institutions:

·             Higher Education Loans Board

·             Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

·             Kenya Revenue Authority

·             Certificate of Good Conduct

·             Credit Reference Bureau Certificate

Applications which should be marked “Confidential” should reach the undersigned not later than Friday, April 18, 2014.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deputy Vice Chancellor

Kenyata University of Agriculture And Technology,

P.O. Box 62000-00200,

City Square, Nairobi, Kenya.