Makerere University Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons to take up one of the two positions of First Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) and Second Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration). Applicants should be citizens of Uganda aged between 40 – 60 years at the time of application.
POST: Second Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance and Administration)
Role: The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance and Administration), will report to and assist the Vice -Chancellor in the performance of his or her functions and in that regard shall oversee the finances and administration of the University and be responsible for the Planning and Development of the University.
Duties and Responsibilities
He/She shall be responsible for:
a) Effective management and mobilization of funds of the University;
b) Proper planning, budgeting and development of the University;
c) Implementation of investment policies and programmes of the University;
d) Overseeing Human Resource Management functions;
e) Security matters;
f) Procurement matters; and
g) Perform other functions as may be delegated to him by the Vice-Chancellor or assigned by the University Council.
Personal Specifications
Qualifications:
He/She should:
- Hold a PhD or other academic Doctorate;
- Be at least at the level of Associate Professor in an institution whose academic ranking is comparable with Makerere University or the applicant should be at a position two levels below the policy making organ;
- Be at least of the Age range of 40 to 60 years at the time of application/the date of appointment
- MBA or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage
- Be a Ugandan Citizen
Experience:
- Should have a minimum senior managerial experience of at least 5 years in a reputable academic/financial/corporate/private institution.
Attributes:
(a) High level of maturity;
(b) Experience of strategic leadership and management in a reputable University or equivalent in government or reputable organization;
(c) Evidence of management in a large reputable organization and mobilization of funds;
(d) Membership to reputable professional associations and clubs;
(e) Must have excellent interpersonal skills and competences;
(f) Must have people skills;
(g) Demonstrate evidence of negotiation skills;
(h) Excellent communication skills and public relations;
(i) Demonstrate evidence of team leadership;
(j) Demonstrate evidence of ability to handle students’ community; and
(k) Ability to comprehend and implement the Strategic Plan of the University;
(l) Good financial track record;
(m) Evidence of capacity to mobilize resources;
(n) Evidence of resource mobilization in the last five years;
(o) Evidence of involvement in leadership of investment projects; and
(p) Evidence of experience in planning and budgeting.
Remuneration: An attractive remuneration package. Additional benefits include free housing, transport and medical facilities for self and immediate family and other benefits in accordance with the university terms of service.
Tenure of appointment:
Five year contract, renewable once, subject to good performance.
Sealed applications should be forwarded under confidential cover and reach the Office of the Academic Registrar not later than Friday 29th June 2012 at 5.00 p.m. East African time.
The envelopes should be clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF THE FIRST DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR”on the top right corner.
Applications sent by electronic media (e-mail) to mailto:[email protected]%20will also be accepted, provided the application has been duly signed and scanned. Incomplete applications and or applications received after the closing time will not be considered.
NB: Applicants should only apply for ONE position above and not both.
All applications should be addressed to:
The Academic Registrar
Makerere University,
P.O.Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Or E-Mail: mailto:[email protected]%20 (For Applications Only)
Or hand-delivered: At the 6th Floor Room 603, Senate Building, Makerere University.
For inquiries: Contact Landline Telephone number: + 256-414-534343/530231-2