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The Co-operative University College of Kenya

(A Constituent College of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology)
 

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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 of Agriculture and Technology. 

The University College aims at becoming a leading center of academic excellence in cooperative education, research, training and community service in Kenya and the region.
 

The University College is conveniently located approximately 20 km from Nairobi City Centre in Karen, a very conducive environment for serious academic engagement and learning.
 

The University College Council seeks to recruit a suitable candidate for the position of Principal. 

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.

Principal of the University College

Ref: CUCK/02/13

Applicants must:

• Be holders of a PhD and be a Professor or Associate Professor in either of the following areas: Cooperative Management and Organization Development, Agricultural Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship or other areas relevant to the mandate of the University College;
• Be familiar with national, regional and global current trends of policies governing higher education;
• Have at least ten (10) years of leadership experience at senior administrative level such as Dean/Director of a Faculty, Institute or corporate;
• Be actively involved in research as evidenced by publications in their areas of specialization and demonstrate ability to produce results;
• Have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Demonstrate ability in fundraising and resource mobilization, networking and fund management;
• Active membership in professional associations will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

As the Chief Executive of the University College, the Principal will provide overall organizational direction 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;
• 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;
• 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;
• Maintain efficiency and good order of the University College and ensure proper enforcement of the Statutes and other College Regulations;
• Promote industrialization through the Cooperative culture;
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the University College Council from time to time.

Terms & Conditions of Service
 

The successful candidate 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 ten (10) copies of their application letter with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, e-mail and telephone contacts and one (1) soft copy in a CD clearly marked to the address below quoting the Reference number. 

In addition, they should provide contact details of three referees

The Chairperson,
Co-operative University College of Kenya,
P.O. Box 24814-00502,

Karen, Nairobi.

Applications should reach the Chairperson of the University College Council by 5.00pm on Wednesday June 12th 2013.
 

All shortlisted candidates will be required to have clearance certificates from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Credit Reference Bureau and Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
 

The Co-operative University College of Kenya is an equal opportunity employer

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