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MANAGEMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION (Re-advertised) Kabale University (KAB) is one of the Public Universities of Uganda. KAB enjoys the unique status of being the first university of its kind in Uganda, to metamorphose from private to public. It was established by the Parliament of Uganda through Statutory Instrument 2015 No. 36 of 16th July 2015, in accordance with The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act (2001) (as amended). Prior to this, Kabale University was a not-for-profit Private University, created and owned by the people of the Kigezi Region of South-Western Uganda. The University admitted its 42 pioneer students in 2002, and presently has an enrolment of 3000 students; coming from all parts of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC Congo, and Sudan. Kabale University was granted Charter Certificate No. UI.CH.008 on 29th September 2014. The main Campus is located on Kikungiri Hill in Kabale Municipality, about 2km off Kabale–Katuna-Kigali (Rwanda) Highway. The University is strategically located between the Anglophone and Francophone zones of the Great Lakes Region of Eastern Africa. KAB offers a serene environment for academic pursuit. The University currently offers diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the School of Medicine; Faculty of Computing Library & Information Science; Faculty of Engineering, Technology, Applied Design & Fine Art; Faculty of Education; Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences; Faculty of Science and the Institute of Language Studies. Kabale University now seeks applications for the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor position (Re-advertised). Please visit www.kab.ac.ug/dvcsearch for details. THOSE WHO APPLIED EARLIER NEED NOT TO APPLY AGAIN. Job Title DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Salary Scale M2 Tenure - a 5-Year Contract Responsible to: Vice Chancellor Responsible for: University Secretary, University Bursar, Duty Station Kabale University, Kikungiri Campus, Kabale Municipality PURPOSE OF THE JOB To ensure efficient and sound financial management, planning, prudent investment and administration of the University. PERSON SPECIFICATIONS Academic Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Competencies: a) Should have a PhD from a recognized University/Institution b) 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. c) Should have good knowledge and skills of financial management and resource mobilization. d) Should have knowledge and experience in strategic planning and budgeting, policy making and implementation in higher education. e) Have an understanding of the relevant policy and legal framework for financial management for higher education in Uganda. f) Should have good communication, negotiation and people skills. g) Be aged at least 40 years at the time of application. MODE OF APPLICATION Electronic (email) OR hardcopy applications shall address below. The references should Secretary to the Search Committee, be accepted. Candidates should send: cover the following areas; the candidate’s Kabale University, Kikungiri Campus, 1. Hardcopy: by courier, a sealed application academic credentials, experience, leadership, Plot 364 Kikungiri Hill, pack containing six copies of the following: managerial and administrative skills and Kabale Municipality. personal integrity. Email: [email protected] a) Signed application letter. e) Envelope should be clearly marked “APPLICA- Detailed up-to-date CV including working Inquiries can be made through the above email b) TION FOR THE POSITION OF DVC FA”. contact details. indicating subject as “INQUIRY” or by phone 2. Electronic applications should have all the +256 772 485 496 during working hours. Certified copies of academic transcripts and c) above documents scanned and emailed with certificates, national identity card or bio-data Shortlisted applicants SHALL be contacted in the subject clearly marked “APPLICATION 4. page of their passport. person. FOR THE POSITION OF DVC FA”. d) Names and contact details of three referees 3. Applications SHOULD reach the addressee Kabale University is an Equal Opportunities who should be advised to send confidential below by 5:00pm. on 11th November 2019. Employer. references directly to the Search Committee .