Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs & Chief Finance Manager

About the role

St. Ignatius University Kabale is recruiting two senior leaders to drive its academic and financial strategies: a Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and a Chief Finance Manager. Both positions are based in Kabale and report directly to senior university executives.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee academic affairs, curriculum development, quality assurance and research performance.
• Lead inter‑institutional academic collaborations and monitor higher education trends.
• Develop and implement the university’s financial plan, budgeting, and resource mobilization strategies.
• Coordinate grant management, financial reporting, and compliance with national regulations.
• Support professional growth of academic staff and manage research, grants and innovation offices.
• Provide strategic advice on fiscal planning and ensure integrity of financial records.

Required profile

• PhD (for Deputy Vice Chancellor) or a Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or Finance (for Chief Finance Manager).
• Minimum 4 years senior administrative leadership experience and at least 10 years teaching/research experience (for Deputy Vice Chancellor).
• At least 3 years senior financial management experience (for Chief Finance Manager).
• Proven record of publications, integrity, professionalism and community service.

Required skills

• Curriculum development and academic program review.
• Financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting.
• Grant proposal writing and management.
• Advanced analytical and numerical analysis.