Assistant Registrar (Administration, Planning and Development)

IU wishes to recruit a mature, committed and self driven individual for the position of Assistant Registrar (Administration, Planning and Development)

Overall Purpose of the position:

Effective and efficient coordination of administrative, planning and development activities and ensuring efficient utilisation of the University’s infrastructure and physical facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordination of the preparation and implementation of the strategic plan by providing administrative support to the Deputy Vice Chancellor-Administration Planning, Development (DVC-APD).
• In liaison with supervisor, prepare the administration strategic plan and budget and implement the same
• Appraise performance of staff under officer’s supervision, identify their training needs and develop as appropriate
• Coordinate and manage the maintenance and efficient use of the University facilities.
• Supervise all physical works and renovations in the University.
• Ensure efficient utilisation of resources by enforcing policies and procedures to reduce costs, damages and wastage.
• Manage relevant outsourced services on behalf of the University to ensure they meet the Universities expectations.
• Allocation of space to ensure optimal accommodation of all IU needs
• Servicing the relevant University committees and meetings including taking minute on behalf of the DVC-APD.
• Manage University vehicles and outsourced transport to meet IU transport needs
• Coordinate security and safety operations in the University premises

Educational Qualifications and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or business related area
• Certified Public Secretary – Kenya (CPS).
• Computer literacy

Working Experience

• 3 Years experience in Administration and Management.

Technical Skills/Competencies:

• Strategic mindset and ability to put emerging issues in the context of the University mission, vision and strategy
• Leadership and team management skills
• Project management skills
• Negotiation skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Budgeting Skills
• Proactive, initiative and good facilitation skills.
• Planning and organizational skills
• Good attitude.

How to Apply

You may apply by emailing your CV and application letter to recruitment@iu.ac.ke

The closing date for this application is 8 April 2011.

Please note that no paper applications will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IU is an equal opportunity employer.