Vacancy Details

Criteria for Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance)

• Earned Doctorate (PhD) from a recognized university in:
o Business Administration
o Finance, Accounting, Economics
o Management, Public Administration, or a related field
• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is mandatory.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA, or equivalent will be an added advantage.

• Minimum of 10–15 years’ relevant work experience, with at least 5 years in senior management in a university or comparable institution.
• Proven experience in:
o Financial management and budgeting
o Human resource administration
o Procurement and asset management
o Policy development and institutional governance
• Demonstrated experience working with University Councils/Boards and regulatory bodies

• Strong strategic leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Proven capacity to manage large, diverse teams.
• Ability to develop and implement institutional policies and strategic plans.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and ethical leadership.

• Demonstrated expertise in:
o Budget preparation and financial controls
o Audits and compliance with statutory regulations
o Revenue generation and resource mobilization
• Strong knowledge of public finance laws, university financial regulations, and internal control systems.
• Experience in ERP systems and modern financial management tools

• Sound understanding of:
o University governance structures
o Labor laws and human resource policies
o Procurement laws and regulations
• Ability to ensure institutional compliance with national and international regulatory standards.