Strathmore Engineering Dean, Risk & Compliance Director Jobs in Kenya

Strathmore University is one of the leading private Universities in Kenya. 

The University is dedicated to the advancement of education through teaching, scholarship and service to society by providing an all-round education in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility.

The University seeks to fill the following positions with individuals who will embrace the Strathmore spirit through principles of excellence, freedom and responsibility; ethical practice, personalized attention, subsidiary, collegiality, life-long learning and service to society.

Dean - School Of Computers & Engineering Sciences

Reporting to the DVC-Academic Affairs, the holder of this position will be responsible for the school including managing people, assets, finances, research and academic processes.

Responsibilities:

• General responsibility for all matters concerning budgets, syllabus selection, student issues teaching and learning.
• Promoting and fostering academic and professional development of academic staff.
• Providing leadership in the development, organization and delivery of curricula.
• Promoting and fostering research among academic staff in the school.
• Promoting and maintaining quality assurance and improvement of learning and teaching based on the University’s academic quality assurance framework.
• Ensuring that the necessary learning and teaching materials and other academic resources and facilities are available.
• Promoting a lively academic atmosphere in the school by organizing seminars, talks and conferences.

Applicants profile:

For appointment to this position, the person must have the following qualifications.

• Holding the position of an Associate Professor with a Doctorate in an area relevant to the School.
• A minimum of five years experience in an administrative role in a University.
• Conversant with disciplinary/professional trends and higher education activities on an international level.
• Interest in the advancement of higher education ¡n Kenya and Africa in general.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborative approach to governance.

Terms and conditions of service:

Duration of contract: 

The successful candidate will be appointed for an initial three (3) year term subject to renewal.

Director, Audit, Risk And Compliance

Reporting to the University Council, the holder of this position is expected to effectively manage the University’s Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance function to all areas of University’s operations, in a manner that will accomplish the University’s objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains a continuous and effective working relationship with University Council’s Audit & Risk Committee,Vice Chancellor and Senior Management.
• Deal with current and pertinent issues relating to improvement of internal controls, governance and risk management processes within the University.
• Takes responsibility for coordinating internal & external audit processes to completion.
• Keeps the University Council’s Audit & Risk Committee and Vice Chancellor informed of the results of the audit and risk associated with University activities and services.
• Assists the University in developing its own risk registers.
• Reviews user related procedures/policies to ensure they provide for adequate and efficient internal controls to mitigate the associated risks.
• Advises Management on new developments that affect control and provides solution in a proactive manner
• Responsible for the Departmental budget.
• General supervision and management of other staff within the Department.

Applicants profile:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution; An MBA degree would be of advantage.
• Minimum 6 years auditing experience including 3 years in a senior level position, with extensive knowledge and experience in internal auditing, risk management, information systems and governance.

Full qualification in any of the following bodies CPA, CIA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, etc. 

Also desired is membership in the following professional bodies; ICPAK, lIA & ISACA.

• Conversant with the current auditing practices and trends.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborative approach to governance.

Remuneration: 

Strathmore University is committed to providing the successful candidates with salary and benefits that are competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should email their application and updated Curriculum Vitae indicating area(s) of interest to recruitment@strathmore.edu not later than Friday, 7th December 2012.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.