Our client, The Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) Zanzibar/Tanzania seeks to recruit a Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance) from suitably qualified and competent individuals with excellent credentials.
The DVC-FA responsible for administration and finance is the principal assistant to the Vice-Chancellor in all matters pertaining to the administration of the University, including the administration of funds, planning and other assets of the University and will act as vice chancellor in the absence of both the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice Chancellor responsible for Academic, Research and Consultancy.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Shall be the overall responsible for direction and administration of the Division of Administration, Finance and Planning of the university.
- Ensure the university Management is properly and promptly advised to comply with all statutory and legal requirements currently in force.
- Be accountable to Vice Chancellor in respect to matters related to Planning, Finance and Administration
- Supervise and maintain acceptable standards of staff.
- Provide leadership and supervisory guidance to the general administration and personnel management of the University.
- Advise the Vice Chancellor on all administrative, personnel, planning and financial matters.
- Ensure implementation of policies and strategies that support the realization of University’s overall mission and vision.
- Develop and implement University regulations, policies as well as adhere to national laws and regulations to ensure effective performance and delivery of services.
- Coordinate the design, implementation, revision and evaluation of the University’s periodic strategic plan.
- Develop internal and external linkages with other academic institutions, industry, government agencies, funding organizations and other relevant bodies that are beneficial to the university.
- Be responsible for formulating financial, accounting, staff and administrative policies and procedures of the University, prepare budget, and submit audited accounts.
- Perform any other related duties as may be assigned to him or her by the Vice Chancellor or by the University.
Academic Qualifications
- Be a Professor or an Associate Professor of a recognized University with an earned PhD in a relevant discipline.
Work Experience
- Should have at least ten (10) years of proven experience in management, leadership and administration, three (3) of which should have been at a senior level from a reputable Institution.
Skills and Competencies
- Should have good knowledge and skills of financial management and resource mobilization.
- Should have knowledge and experience in strategic planning and budgeting, policy making and implementation in higher education.
- Understand the relevant policy and legal framework for financial management for higher education in Tanzania.
- Should have good communication, negotiation and people skills.
Tenure
The Deputy Vice Chancellors Academic Affair and Finance and Administration shall serve a term of four (4) years and may be reappointed for another term of four (4) years subject to the Council recommendations and approval of the Board of Trustees on evidence of excellent performance.
How to Apply:
If you believe you meet the role specifications and can clearly demonstrate your abilities, please submit your application, including a cover letter, authentic certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, your curriculum vitae, as well telephone contacts of three (3) referees who can speak of your competence, character and integrity.
Email your application to: recruitment@eaglehr.co.ke to be received by not later than May 1, 2025.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to diversity, inclusion and gender equality. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
Only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted.