The
Co-operative University College of Kenya, formerly Co-operative College of
Kenya, was established through the Co-operative University College of Kenya
Order, Legal Notice No. 161 of 4th November 2011 as a Constituent College of
Jomo Kenyatta University ofAgriculture and Technology.
The
University College aims at becoming a leading center of excellence for a
globally competitive cooperative sector.
The University College is conveniently located approximately 20 km from Nairobi
City Centre in the serenity of Karen suburbs, a very conducive environment for
serious academic engagement and learning.
The University College Council seeks to appoint a suitable candidate to the
position of the Principal.
Ref. CUCK/01/2012: Principal of College
The appointed pioneer Principal will be a dynamic, visionary and
result-oriented person of high ethical standards, integrity and
professionalism.
The
Principal will have the overall mandate of establishing a strong academic,
research and administrative foundation for the University College.
Duties and Responsibilities
As the Chief Executive of the University College, the Principal will be the
academic, research and administrative Head of the College working under the direction
of the Council with the following duties and responsibilities:
- Have
overall responsibility on the direction, organization and the
administration of academic programs of the University College;
- Promote
development of the cooperative movement and maintain national, regional
and international linkages with related agencies;
- Promote
industrialization through the cooperative culture;
- Coordinate
the development and implementation of the academic and administrative policies
of the University College in accordance with the University Master Plan
and Strategic Plan;
- Maintain
efficiency and good order of the University College and ensure proper
enforcement of the Statutes and other College Regulations;
- Provide
innovative and creative leadership in the areas of finance, human
resource, planning and infrastructural development, students’ affairs
management and community linkages;
- Play
a key role in the facilitation and maintenance of linkages with the
cooperative movement, government, regulatory agencies and other
local/international institutions of higher learning;
- Perform
other duties as may be assigned by the University College Council from
time to time.
Requirements:
Applicants must:
- Be
holders of a PhD and be a Professor orAssociate Professor ¡n areas of
cooperative management and organization development, agricultural
economics, business and entrepreneurship;
- In
view of the unique nature of this University, a PhD holder with more than
15 years’ experience in co-operative development and management will be
considered;
- Be
well published and academic leaders ¡n their areas of specialization OR
demonstrate ability to produce results;
- Have
at least ten (1 0) years of academic and research experience at senior
level and possess demonstrated capacity for leadership in an academic
and/or research institution or corporate;
- Be
familiar with national, regional and global current trends of policies
governing higher education;
- Demonstrate
ability to plan,develop and implement academic programs and institutional
linkages;
- Be
registered with, and active members of professional associations in their
areas of specialization where applicable;
- Have
excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
- Demonstrate
ability in fundraising, resource mobilization and fund management.
Terms
& Conditions of Service
The successful candidate for the position will be offered a competitive
remuneration package, including house allowance, medical benefits, gratuity and
other benefits in accordance with the University College terms of service.
The
appointment will be for a contractual period of five (5) years renewable once
subject to satisfactory performance.
Applicants should submit detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates,
e-mail addresses, and telephone contacts with their applications. In addition,
provide contact details of three referees to the address below quoting the
Reference number, on or before 7th November 2012.
Three (3) hard copies of application and I soft copy in a CD should be
submitted in sealed envelope dearly marked with the position reference number
to:
The Chairperson,
The Co-operative University College of Kenya,
P.O. Box 24814-00502,
Karen, Nairobi.
Electronic applications should be submitted as PDF attachment to:
chairman@cooperative.ac.ke
All shortlisted candidates shall be required to have clearance certificates
from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission(EAEC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA),
Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Credit Reference Bureau and Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Co-operative University College of Kenya Is an equal opportunity employer