The Universities Fund was established under section 53 of the Universities Act, 2012 for financing universities in Kenya. The Fund is managed by a Board of Trustees known as the Universities Funding Board (UFB) which has been in operation since 2016.
The functions of the trustees are to: advise the Cabinet Secretary in matters of university education funding; develop a transparent and fair criterion for allocation of funds to universities; apportion funds to universities; establish the maximum differentiated unit cost for the programs offered and to mobilize and receive funds for purposes of the Fund from the Government, donors, and from any other source.
In order to realize its mandate and its new Strategic Plan 2024 - 2027, the Fund seeks to recruit suitable and qualified Kenyan Citizens to fill the vacancies below.
Basic Requirements
Please note that Applicants who will be invited for the interviews are expected to produce the following documents:
i. Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application.
ii. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, as well as transcripts during interviews.
iii. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
iv. Academic Qualifications of external origin MUST be accompanied with a recognition and
v. Equation certificate for foreign certificate from the relevant body in Kenya.
vi. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
vii. A copy of National Identification Card.
viii. Curriculum Vitae
Duration
The engagement is for a period of Three Months
Location
The assignment will be undertaken across all the Public Universities in Kenya
How to Apply
Interested candidates are hereby called upon to apply in confidence to the address below via the email
(recruitment@ufb.go.ke) latest 11th October 2024 at 5.00 PM East African time (EAT).
Enclosing cover letter, CV with full details of education background, professional qualifications and relevant experience together with copies of testimonials, academic certificates and National Identity card.
The detailed Job Description can be accessed in our website; www.universitiesfund.go.ke.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER UNIVERSITIES FUND
HAZINA TRADE CENTRE
5TH FLOOR
MONROVIA STREET
PO. BOX 28237 – 00100 NAIROBI
The Universities Fund is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons including
the Youth, Women, Persons with Disability and Persons from Minority groups to apply.
Only successful candidates shall be contacted for interviews and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Universities Fund does NOT charge any fee at any stage of recruitment.
