For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

have an earned PhD degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
be at least an Associate Professor in a recognized university;
have at least six (6) years of academic experience at a senior position in a University setting with a demonstrated capacity for leadership and academic excellence
have demonstrable leadership in an academic and /or research institution, having served substantively with measurable results in senior administrative posts such as of a Deputy Vice Chancellor, Deputy Principal, Dean/Director, Principal of a Constituent University/College of a University/Campus or leadership of comparable levels in other similar institutions;
be a recognized scholar as evidenced by refereed journal publications, University level books as well as project grants and awards; have demonstrated ability to mobilize and solicit for funds including enhancing the revenue base of the university;
be familiar with the national education policies and current trends in higher education worldwide;
have Excellent and proven organizational, communication and interpersonal skills;
show good understanding of University functions and procedures coupled with a passion of promoting learning, excellence in teaching, research and innovation with the highest standards of quality, integrity and professionalism;
demonstrate capacity and determination to initiate and facilitate the development of relevant and quality market and society driven academic programmes;
be registered with, and be an active member of professional associations in the profession (Where applicable); and
fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution, 2010

Duties and Responsibilities
The Deputy Vice Chancellor shall be reporting to the Vice Chancellor. He/she will be accountable to and under the general authority of the Vice Chancellor. His/her duties and responsibilities will include

having the overall responsibility of direction, organization of learning, research and Students Affairs programmes in the University;
reviewing and developing academic programmes as well as rules and regulations governing the implementation of approved/accredited academic programmes;
formulating guidelines for the effective management, implementation and evaluation of academic programmes;
coordinating the teaching and research and providing the necessary support needed by all academic programmes offered by the University;
being responsible for promoting and coordinating research, scientific publications, innovations, extension, outreach activities and technology transfer;