Manager – Office of the DVC Finance, Planning and Development

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of programs and projects under the DVC’s portfolio.
• Track action points from the DVC’s meetings and ensure timely follow-up across departments.
• Coordinate the development and monitoring of divisional and departmental workplans, KPIs, and performance reports.
• Provide secretariat support to committees chaired by the DVC, including agenda setting, minutes review, and action tracking.
• Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents on behalf of the DVC.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, statutory obligations, and accreditation standards within the DVC’s portfolio.
• Coordinate communication between the Deputy Vice Chancellor’s office and various internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a liaison between the Deputy Vice Chancellor and other departments, faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other departments and offices to ensure seamless implementation of projects and initiatives within the DVC’s portfolio.
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and budgets and provide regular updates to the Deputy Vice Chancellor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications or a related field from an accredited/recognised University.
• At least 5 years of work experience in administrative support roles, preferably in a higher education executive office setting.