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

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Source: http://kenyanjobs.blogspot.com/2013/05/co-operative-university-college.html

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