Deputy
Vice Chancellor – Kibogora Polytechnic
Vice Chancellor – Kibogora Polytechnic
In
five years of operation Kibogora Polytechnic has established an unparalleled
reputation as a Higher Level Institution in the Western Province of Rwanda. The
mission of the institution, which is owned by the Free Methodist Church of
Rwanda, is to provide the skills for the development of the region and beyond.
The vision of the founders is for a university with a Christian ethos which
provides an outstanding student experience, strong graduate employability and
exemplary quality and standards. Our e-learning is regarded as one of the best
five years of operation Kibogora Polytechnic has established an unparalleled
reputation as a Higher Level Institution in the Western Province of Rwanda. The
mission of the institution, which is owned by the Free Methodist Church of
Rwanda, is to provide the skills for the development of the region and beyond.
The vision of the founders is for a university with a Christian ethos which
provides an outstanding student experience, strong graduate employability and
exemplary quality and standards. Our e-learning is regarded as one of the best
The
Council now seek to appoint a Deputy Vice Chancellor to replace Dr Dariya
Mukamusoni who is taking the position of Vice Chancellor from 1st
January 2018. Candidates must have a proven track record in academic leadership
to continue the development of the institution into new programs, locations and
a culture of research excellence. Good English language skills are essential.
Council now seek to appoint a Deputy Vice Chancellor to replace Dr Dariya
Mukamusoni who is taking the position of Vice Chancellor from 1st
January 2018. Candidates must have a proven track record in academic leadership
to continue the development of the institution into new programs, locations and
a culture of research excellence. Good English language skills are essential.
Further
information on the faculties and programs is available on the website www.kp.ac.rw
information on the faculties and programs is available on the website www.kp.ac.rw
Formal
letters of application stating how you consider you meet all the requirements
should be made by email to the Vice Chancellor and President of the Council
(see below), and attachments should include a full CV, including a list of
publications, transcript and certificate from your highest qualification, and
the contact details of three referees, including at least one from the Rector
or Vice-Chancellor of your current institution. Applications can also be hand
delivered to the Director of Administration and Finance at Kibogora campus.
letters of application stating how you consider you meet all the requirements
should be made by email to the Vice Chancellor and President of the Council
(see below), and attachments should include a full CV, including a list of
publications, transcript and certificate from your highest qualification, and
the contact details of three referees, including at least one from the Rector
or Vice-Chancellor of your current institution. Applications can also be hand
delivered to the Director of Administration and Finance at Kibogora campus.
For
an informal discussion prior to a possible application, please contact the Vice
Chancellor, Professor David Hamblin, on
dhamblin100@gmail.com or the Chair of the Board, Rev Dr Innocent
Iyakaremye on
iyakin7@gmail.com
an informal discussion prior to a possible application, please contact the Vice
Chancellor, Professor David Hamblin, on
dhamblin100@gmail.com or the Chair of the Board, Rev Dr Innocent
Iyakaremye on
iyakin7@gmail.com
KIBOGORA
POLYTECHNIC
Job Description
POLYTECHNIC
Job Description
Job
Title:
Deputy Vice Chancellor
Title:
Deputy Vice Chancellor
Location: Kibogora
Reports
to:
Vice Chancellor
to:
Vice Chancellor
Roles
and Responsibilities
and Responsibilities
The
role of Deputy Vice Chancellor shall be the following:
role of Deputy Vice Chancellor shall be the following:
- to
coordinate all activities related to academic programmes and disciplines
of the higher learning institution; - to
coordinate all research activities and programmes, in case there is no
Vice-Rector specifically responsible for research; - to
organize meetings of the Senate and to ensure the implementation of its
decisions; - to
replace the Vice Chancellor in case of absence or impediment; - to
carry out any other activity in relation to his or her duties as may be
assigned to him or her by the Vice Chancellor
Specific
responsibilities
responsibilities
- To
recommend for Council approval, and subsequently implement, an academic
strategy for the growth of the institution which will deliver the vision
of the Founders and ensure the financial viability and academic excellence
of the institution - To
develop and maintain the Christian ethos of the institution with exemplary
quality and standards - To
ensure that all the reporting and standards requirements of the HEC are
met. In particular to develop and maintain the quality assurance processes
which will evidence the standards of academic attainment, with a view to
continuing development of new programs and locations.
Person
Specification
Deputy Vice Chancellor
Specification
Deputy Vice Chancellor
- Doctorate
in any relevant discipline - Proven
leadership experience in higher learning with excellent strategic planning
skills - Track
record in delivering a superlative student experience - Track
record in developing new academic disciplines, centres or campuses - Personal
track record of delivering high quality taught programs and research
outcomes - Knowledge
and experience of East African higher education quality systems - Knowledge
and experience in business processes, including budgeting and management - Experience
of line managing academic and support staff - Ability
to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse groups of
constituents - Outstanding
inter-personal, communication and team-working skills - Personal
demonstration of the values of the institution - Ability
to work in English - Excellent
ICT skills
Closing
date 24th December 2017. Interviews for short-listed candidates
will take place in Kibogora on 12th January 2018.
date 24th December 2017. Interviews for short-listed candidates
will take place in Kibogora on 12th January 2018.
