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 will be accountable to and under the general authority of the Vice Chancellor. His/her duties will include:

providing innovative and creative leadership in the areas of planning, financial, human resource, and physical resource management;
overseeing the implementation of all fiscal, human resources, administrative policies and appropriate procedures to ensure efficient performance and delivery of services in the University and in line with the strategic plan;
coordinating the preparation and implementation of University budget, financial statements and management reports;
coordinating the implementation of the performance management within the University;
mobilizing and soliciting financial support for programmes and general development of the University;