Vacancy title:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Finance and Administration

[Type: , Industry: Finance, Category: Finance, Insurance & Real Estate]

Jobs at:
SUMAIT University

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, March 30 2025

Duty Station:
Within Tanzania, zanzibar, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 26 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Finance and Administration shall:

• Be the overall responsible for direction and administration of the Division of Administration, Finance, and Planning of the University.
• Ensure the University Management is properly and promptly advised to comply with all statutory and legal requirements currently in force.
• Be accountable to the Vice-Chancellor in respect to matters related to Planning, Finance, and Administration.
• Supervise and maintain acceptable standards of staff.
• Provide leadership and supervisory guidance to the general administration and personnel management of the University.
• Advise the Vice-Chancellor on all administrative, personnel, planning, and financial matters.
• Ensure implementation of policies and strategies that support the realization of the University’s overall mission and vision.
• Develop and implement University regulations, policies, as well as adhere to national laws and regulations to ensure effective performance and delivery of services.
• Coordinate the design, implementation, revision, and evaluation of the University’s periodic strategic plan.
• Develop internal and external linkages with other academic institutions, industry, government agencies, funding organizations, and other relevant bodies that are beneficial to the University.
• Be responsible for formulating financial, accounting, staff, and administrative policies and procedures of the University, prepare budget, and submit audited accounts.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned to him or her by the Vice-Chancellor or by the University.

Academic Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Competencies:

• Be a Professor or an Associate Professor of a recognized University with an earned PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Should have at least ten (10) years of proven experience in management, leadership, and administration, three (3) of which should have been at a senior level from a reputable institution.
• Should have good knowledge and skills of financial management and resource mobilization.
• Should have knowledge and experience in strategic planning and budgeting, policy making, and implementation in higher education.
• Understand the relevant policy and legal framework for financial management for higher education in Tanzania.
• Should have good communication, negotiation, and people skills.

Tenure:
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Finance and Administration shall serve the office for a term of four (4) years and may be reappointed for another term of four (4) years subject to the Council recommendations and approval of the Board of Trustees on evidence of excellent performance.

Work Hours: 8

Experience: 10years

Level of Education: Doctorate (Ph.D.)

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