Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is situated in Juja, 36 kilometres North East of Nairobi, along Nairobi-Thika Highway. It was started in 1981 as a Middle Level College (Jomo Kenyatta College of Agriculture and Technology (JKCAT)) by the Government of Kenya with the generous assistance from the Japanese Government. Plans for the establishment of JKCAT started in 1977

REF: JKU/ADM/REG.AA/11/2023

About Job

Reporting to the respective Deputy Vice Chancellor, the ideal candidates must:

• Possess PhD in Public Administration, Education, Planning or related field
• Have five (5) years’ experience in Grade 14 or have acted as Registrar, Grade 15 for a considerable period of time

OR

• Possess Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Education, Planning or any relevant area
• Have seven (7) years’ experience in Grade 14 or have acted as Registrar, Grade 15 for a considerable period of time

In addition, all applicants must:

• Have a professional qualification in Management
• Be conversant with modern management techniques including relevant aspects of Information Technology, Human Resource, Planning, Financial management, Research, Production and Extension
• Have wide experience in the fields of Academic, Research and Administration
• Demonstrate excellent report writing and minute taking skills
• Have effective leadership qualities demonstrated by committees chaired
• Have a good understanding and experience in Corporate Management
• Be conversant with the requirements of Kenyan Constitution, National Laws and Policies governing University education
• Have a track record in the management of change and translation of ideas into valued outputs
• Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism
• Be Knowledgeable of Performance Contracting process
• Be a member of a relevant Professional Body