Kyambogo University ,Vice Chancellor Job Vacancy in Uganda

acher Education Kyambogo (ITEK), Uganda Polytechnic Kyambogo
(UPK), and Uganda National Institute for Special Education (UNISE). The
University Campus is located on Kyambogo Hill in the capital city, Kampala.
Kyambogo University is the second largest university in Uganda with more than
25,000 students. Kyambogo University is a unique institution which has adopted
an integrated approach to education, focusing on vocationalising education at
all levels. The University has embraced the fields of science and technology,
humanities, business management and entrepreneurship, education and teacher
development as well as special needs education.

• Be responsible for the academic, administrative and financial
  affairs of the University; and
• In the absence of the Chancellor, preside at ceremonial assemblies
  of the University and confer degrees and other academic titles and
  distinctions of the University.

• Provide academic, administrative and financial leadership 1o the
  whole University and as such shall be responsible to the University
  Council for maintaining and promoting academic excellence as well as
  maintaining and promoting efficiency and good order in the University;
• Exercise influence and advocacy on behalf of the University and its
  interests, through active engagement with internal and external
  stakeholders;
• Steer the development activities, including fundraising and
  promotion of the University’s scope and reputation, in Uganda and
  internationally;
• Lead a team of senior managers, monitor their performance in
  pursuit of the University’s overall mission and for the fulfillment of
  policies established by the various governing and legislative bodies;
• Ensure that the management and administration of the University
  successfully implement the University’s strategic plan and achieve the
  objectives therein in a timely, inclusive and purposeful manner;
• Steer the academic development of the University, particularly by
  attracting, motivating and retaining renowned professors and scholars;
• Exercise leadership in mobilizing resources necessary for the
  implementation of the University plans, policies and programmes and ensure
  transparent and optimal utilization of available resources;
• Report to the University Council on all matters pertaining to the
  University;
• Offer academic and research leadership to the University;
• Actively coordinate the development and implementation of policies,
  plans, and programmes based on the University’s mission, vision and
  strategic goals.
• Spearhead and coordinate staff and student welfare programmes;
• Represent the University in relevant fora in order to promote and
  understanding of the University’s mission and strategic interests;
• Reports to Chairperson of the University Council.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the University
  Council in accordance with the Universities and other Tertiary
  Institutions Act.

• The Vice Chancellor should be a Full Professor or Associate
  Professor and a holder of an earned PhD or Doctorate degree from a
  University recognized by the National Council for Higher Education;
• At least ten years’ experience of working, with a high degree of
  success, in a senior position in a large and complex higher education or
  research organisation;
• Show commitment to and substantial experience in networking,
  fundraising/resource mobilisation and participation in development
  activities, nationally, regionally and internationally;
• Proven experience in playing a leading part in national or
  international policy-making in higher education;
• Have thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative, and
  regulatory framework for management of higher education in Uganda;
• Proven management capacity including knowledge of public financial
  management and strategic people management;
• Be an accomplished scholar with proven track record in formulating
  and managing academic programmes including supervising and mentoring
  masters and PhD students;
• Possess an excellent track record of research and publications in
  peer reviewed journals and/ or monographs and books;
• Demonstrable experience in networking, fundraising and resource
  mobilisation;

• Academic credibility, intellectual curiosity and appreciation for
  the values and culture of the University
• Possess the ability to build a functioning team of senior managers,
  deans and heads of department
• Ability to portray and uphold a positive institutional and national
  image
• Being innovative, visionary and a strategic thinker
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
• Highly assertive, fair and transparent leadership style
• Ability to listen and attend to interests of students
• Proven tolerance for diversity
• Have a high level of accountability, transparency and integrity

• A Detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
• A written statement of interest not exceeding 1000 words about the
  candidate’s vision for a Kyambogo University in the 21st Century.
• Names and addresses of three referees who should be advised to send
  reference letters direct to the Director Human Resources under
  confidential cover.
• Certified copies of the candidate’s academic transcripts and
  certificates.
• Copies of the candidate’s birth certificate or copies of relevant
  pages of the passport indicating the candidate’s date of birth.
• Sealed applications marked “CONFIDENTIAL: POSITION OF VICE
  CHANCELLOR on the top right-hand comer of the envelope must be forwarded
  or delivered to reach the Director Human Resources on the address
  indicated below.