African Rural University

Career opportunities
African Rural University (ARU) is an all women University licenced by National
Council for Higher Education in 2011 Licence No. UI PL 017. ARU is the first
specialized university offering a Bachelor of Science in Technologies for Rural
Transformation. It natures young women to develop spiritual intelligence, emotional
intelligence and master principles of the visionary approach, systems thinking and
sustainable development. Graduates live and work as change makers and agents of
rural transformation.
Founded by Uganda Rural Development and Training Programme (URDT), ARU is
focused on providing women with the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to be
effective Rural Transformation Specialists and entrepreneurs.
ARU Mission
The African Rural University for women provides transformational education to create
effective change agents within an African development context. ARU applies theoretical
learning, innovative instruction, and field practice, in order to produce graduates
capable of creating conditions for people to improve their lives, transform their
communities, awaken inherent leadership and increase their capacity for selfgenerating and sustainable change.
Located in Kagadi Town Council, Kibaale District, African Rural seeks to fill the following
vacancies on performance based contract, with self-motivated individuals that have
understanding of socio-cultural anthropology, have self-management, are visionary,
committed have personal mastery and are creative.
Position title: Vice Chancellor
Reports to the Chairman Council
Contract duration: Performance based, 4 years
Announcement No. 2015/002
Key responsibilities

Be the Chief Accounting officer of ARU.

in collaboration with the Management Committee be responsible for the overall
administration of the funds and other assets of the University.

In the absence of the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor shall preside over
ceremonial assemblies of the University and confer degrees and other academic
titles and distinctions of the University.
Provide advice and guidance on all matters concerning the University to the
University Council.
Make an annual comprehensive report on the state of the University to the ARU
Council and National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).

Ensure high academic standards of the university

Be the Chief Public relations and resource mobilization Officer of the University

Qualifications

Has a PhD and academic rank of Associate Professor and above.

Has experience in senior administrative positions for not less than 10 years
Has demonstrated experience in corporate governance
International experience
Has at least six publications in internationally recognized journals since the last
promotion
Remuneration is commensurate with years of experience and standards of the
university salary scale.

Academic Registrar
# 2015/003
Report s to: The Vice Chancellor
Nature of contract; performance based, 4 years
Responsibilities:
Coordination and organization of academic matters including application
processes, admission,
oversight of quality of curriculum delivery lectures,
integration of Traditional Wisdom Specialists engagement in teaching, learning
and research, Examinations management
Oversight of research and professional development of academic staff
Secretary to Senate and coordinate Senate Committees
Handle any other responsibilities as may be assigned by council or Vice
Chancellor.
.

Qualifications
Have a PhD
Minimum of 5 years in administration and management in higher education institutions
Demonstrated scholarship
Has a minimum of three publications
# 2015/004
Human Resource Officer
Reports to: University Secretary
Nature of Contract: Performance based, 4 years
Responsibilities

Management benefits, compensation, performance management systems,

Administer safety and recreation programs for all staff
Develop guidelines and implementation of the Human Resource Policy document
Secretary to Appointment and Promotions Board
Oversee the performance based management system though continuous
appraisal and support management in implementation
Develop staff development plans in collaboration with the management team and
Senate
Manage the continuous enrollment and orientation programmes
Administer disciplinary procedures
Provide all employees with information about policies, working conditions,
opportunities and benefits

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management, Commerce, Business

Administration , Public Administration and Management or Technologies for
Rural Transformation (TRT),
Have a minimum of 5 years experience in a related field
Demonstrated capacity in pay roll management, project planning and
management, monitoring and evaluation
Capacity building and training skills

#2015/004

Lecturer (Sustainable Agriculture; crop science and integrated sciences)

Reports to: Dean of Faculty
Nature of Contract: performance based, 4 years
Responsibilities

Research and publication

Curriculum design
Curriculum delivery
Field work administration
Coach and mentor students
Linkages with local government leaders and strategic partnerships

Qualifications
Relevant PhD, relevant masters
Five years working experience in academic and community work
How to apply
Please send or email your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the
vacancy and how you meet the above qualifications; quoting the vacancy No. you are
applying for with 3 referees one of whom is your most recent employer; including copies
of academic certificates to:
African Rural University
Attn: University Secretary
P. O. Box 16253, Kampala
Email: info@aru.ac.ug
Deadline 18th October 2015, 5:00pm East African Time