Pro-Vice Chancellor For Finance And Administration
Strategic Management Jobs
- Midlands State University MSU
- Expires 28 Aug 2020
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
REPORTS TO THE VICE CHANCELLOR
Purpose of the Job
To ensure efficient and sound financial management, planning, prudent investment and administration of the University.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist the Vice-Chancellor in the performance of his or her functions and in that regard and shall oversee the Finances and Administration of the University;
Be responsible for the planning and development of the University;
Oversee the preparation and implementation of the University’s recurrent and development budgets;
Oversee development, roll out and review of the University’s Strategic Plan, investment portfolios and operational plans;
Oversee the development and implementation of policy framework for the use and management of the University’s fiscal and human resources and other assets in accordance with approved regulations;
Oversee the preparation of budgets, including research budgets, for all Faculties, Schools, and Institutes, Colleges or other academic bodies;
Monitor income, banking and expenditure of all income generating units for compliance with the University’s approved policy, plans, budgets and regulations;
Oversee the production of performance reports on finance and administration by all academic and administrative units of the University;
Monitor the development and implementation of staff development programmes;
Establish systems for the mobilization and utilization of resources for various activities of the University;
Contribute to the promotion of partnerships and networking for the growth and development of the University.
Key Outputs
Timely preparation, implementation and reporting on the University’s budgets;
Viable strategic and operational plans and investment portfolios developed and implemented;
Budgets for all Faculties, Schools, and Institutes, Colleges or other academic bodies developed;
Establishment of systems for resource mobilization;
Production of Annual reports;
Policy framework for proper management of the University’s fiscal and human resources and other assets developed and implemented;
Compliance of all University Units with legal and financial policies;
Reporting on financial performance by all University units done;
Development and implementation of staff development programmes monitored;
Staff performance monitored and appraised;
Acquisition, utilization and disposal of assets and management of the Assets Register monitored.
Qualifications and Experience
Academic Qualifications, Experience, skills and Competencies:
Should have a PhD from a recognized University/Institution;
Should have at least ten (10) years of proven experience in management, leadership and administration, five (5) of which should have been at a senior level from a reputable Institution;
Should have good knowledge and skills of financial management and resource mobilization;
Should have knowledge and experience in strategic planning and budgeting, policy making and implementation in higher education;
Have an understanding of the relevant policy and legal framework for financial management for higher education in Zimbabwe;
Should have good communication, negotiation and people skills.
How to Apply
Conditions of Service
The post carries attractive remuneration packages which will be revealed to shortlisted candidates.
Application Requirements
All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Applicants must submit ten (10) copies of applications as well as an electronic version in a single PDF file which should include copies of Birth, ID and Academic Certificates, Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, date of availability, contact details, names and email addresses of three (3) contactable referees.
The envelope should be clearly marked; Pro Vice Chancellor – Finance and Administration Post and addressed to:
The Registrar
Midlands State University
P Bag 9055
GWERU
The closing date of receipt of applications is 28 August 2020.
For the electronic version, please send to registrar@staff.msu.ac.zw
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