About US:

Soroti University, is a public multi-campus university in Uganda. It is one of the nine public universities and degree-awarding institutions in the country

Job Summary:

To deputize the University Secretary in management of University Assets, resources as well as assist him/her in providing secretariat ‘ services to the University Council and other Council Committees.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deputize the University Secretary in execution of his/her mandate as prescribed by Law
• Supports the University Secretary in policy formulation and general administration of the University;
• Supports the University Secretary in drafting memoranda to Council and its Committees.
• Organizes meetings for Council and its committee;
• Guides and offers advice to University Management in respect to implementation of Council policies and recommendations;
• Provides corporate services in support of the effective governance of the University
• In particular be in charge of maintenance of the University-Asset Register
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the University Secretary

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Holder of a Master degree in any of the following from a recognised Institution: Law, Public Administration and Management, Higher Education Management, Education Management and Administration
• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) in any of the following from a recognized institution; Education, Social Science, Public Administration, Law
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
• Proven ability to apply specialized computer skills relevant to the post
• At least of eight (8) years’ experience, four (4) of which should have been gained in
• Management of Higher Education at a Senior level after acquisition of the Master’s degree.
• Analytical ability
• Interpersonal, negotiation and leadership skills.
• Tactical and strategic planning skills
• Ready to work long hours
• Communication skills
• Computer literacy

All Interested candidates send a letter of application together with an up-to-date Curriculum vitae, a copy of the National identity card or passport biodata page, certified copies of academic and professional qualification should be addressed to the Office of the University Secretary, Soroti University, P.O. Box 211, Soroti, Uganda. All applications should be accompanied by two letters of reference, one of which should be from current or previous employer.

Applications can be delivered either by e-mail or by post/courier or hand delivered.

E-mail applications should be addressed to [email protected] in one (1) PDF file.

NB:

1) All applicants who have already submitted their applications need not re-apply as their applications will be considered together with the new ones.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Soroti University is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women and people with disabilities to apply for these positions.

Deadline: 5^th June 2020