Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Deputy Vice Chancellor responsible for administration and finance is the principal assistant to the Vice-Chancellor in all matters pertaining to the administration of the University, including the administration of funds, planning and other assets of the University and will act as vice chancellor in the absence of both the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice- Chancellor responsible for Academic, Research and Consultancy.The candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of sound financial and administrative policies needed by the University to realize its mission, vision and strategic objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Planning, Finance and Administration shall: –
• 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 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 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.
• Have an understanding of the relevant policy and legal framework for financial management for higher education in Tanzania.
• Should have good communication, negotiation and people skills.



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applicants should submit their applications supported by detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of their certificates, names and addresses of three non-relative referees who can be contacted for references. Foreign awards should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
Dead line 28/04/2022
Hand delivered application should reach to SUMAIT, Chukwani Street Zanzibar not later than 3:30hrs on 28th April, 2022. Or you can send your application through: Email at: recruitment@sumait.ac.tz 


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