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• Provide academic, administrative and
  financial leadership to the University and as such shall be responsible to
  the University Council for maintaining and promoting academic excellence, efficiency
  in financial management and good order in the University;
• The incumbent will also chair University
  Senate which is an organ responsible for the organization, control and
  direction of the academic matters of the University
• Keenly monitor performance of senior managers
  of the University to ensure that the vision and mission of the University
  are fulfilled
• Ensure that the strategic plan of the
  University is implemented accordingly
• Ensure that mechanism for academic staff
  attraction, development and retention are put in place for the purpose of
  ensuring steely academic development of the University.
• Provide leadership in mobilizing resources
  necessary for the implementation of the University policies, plans and
  programmes.
• Ensure optimal utilization of available
  resources, transparency and accountability.
• Take lead in advocacy for the University and
  its strategic interests through active engagement with Government, the
  community, internal and external stakeholders;
• Actively promote the image and reputation of
  the University nationally, regionally and globally
• Promote corporation between Gulu University
  and other universities as well with other organizations nationally and
  globally.
• Represent the University in relevant fora in
  order to promote an understanding of the University’s mission and
  strategic interests
• Report to the University Council and
  Chancellor on all matters pertaining to the University
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned
  by the University Council

• The applicant should hold Doctorate of
  Philosophy (PhD) degree from a recognised university
• The applicant should be at least at the rank
  of Associate Professor in a reputable university with proven track record
  of academic management including supervision of graduate students
• A minimum of ten years of teaching experience
  at the rank of senior lecturer and above in reputable university with
  excellent track record of research and publications
• At least eight years of administrative
  working experience at senior position in recognised university with
  demonstrable leadership skills
• High integrity and excellent public relations
• High level experience in networking, resource
  mobilisation and preparation of grant winning proposals
• Proven experience in national, regional
  and/or international policy development in higher education;
• Broad working knowledge and understanding of the
  structural, legislative, and regulatory framework for management of higher
  education in Uganda;
• Good knowledge of public financial management
  and strategic planning
• Age: Below
  60 years

• Letter expressing interest in the job
• A detailed and updated curriculum vitae signed
  and dated by the applicant
• Certified copies of academic transcripts and
  certificates
• Copies of letters of relevant appointments
• Certified copy of applicant’s birth
  certificate or relevant pages of Passport or National Identity Card
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees who
  should be advised to send their reference letters under confidential cover
  to the following address;

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