For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

be a professor or an associate professor with an earned PhD from a recognized university;
have at least 10 years of academic and research experience at senior level, demonstrable leadership in an academic and/or research institution, havingserved substantively with demonstrable results in the position of Principal of a Constituent College or as a Deputy Vice-Chancellor of a university;
demonstrable knowledge in structural, legislative and regulatory framework for managing a university;
have an understanding of the national policies and strategies governing university financing, education and training in Kenya;
demonstrate an understanding of strategic planning and performance management;
have supervised and mentored students in masters and PhD degree programmes in addition to being an accomplished scholar with proven track record in continuing research and publications on pertinent contemporary issues;
possess a proven track record of continuing research and publications in peer reviewed journals, monographs, book chapters and books;
have demonstrable experience in networking and fundraising;
have demonstrable experience in transformative and strategic leadership;
demonstrate an understanding of the factors and conditions shaping the development of Higher Education in Kenya;
have a good understanding of the national policies and strategies governing university financing, publication and training in Kenya;
have an excellent understanding of the current trends in the higher education training globally and in Kenya as well as the legal requirements governing university education;
be a registered member of good understanding in a professional associations/s in his/her profession;
demonstrate management capacity including knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act No. 18 of 2012, the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act No. 33 of 2015 and Strategic Management of Human Resources;
demonstrate an understanding of the Government’s Development Plans, Vision 2030 and the relevant legislation guiding higher education in Kenya;
demonstrate an understanding of Leadership and Integrity as well as compliance with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

Core Competencies

The following core competencies shall be required:

visionary and result oriented leader;
sensitive to and respect for diversity to uphold a positive national image;
firm, fair, accountable and transparent in conduct of duty as well as demonstrating organizational excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
ability to portray and uphold positive national and international image and work in a multi-cultural environmental with sensitivity to and respect for diversity;
ability to initiate, implement, monitor and evaluate academic and research programmes and policies;
creative and innovative ability to bring about change for the sustainable growth of the university;
ability to exercise soft skills by detecting and dissipating tensions through negotiating, mediating and arbitrating disputes and conflicts; and
ability to embrace information and communication technology in the efficient and effective management of a university