{"id":17816,"date":"2026-01-06T11:02:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T11:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suza.ac.tz\/?p=17816"},"modified":"2026-01-07T09:01:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T09:01:18","slug":"vacancy-position-deputy-vice-chancellor-planning-finance-and-administration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/suza.ac.tz\/?p=17816","title":{"rendered":"VACANCY POSITION: DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR \u2013 PLANNING, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"543\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/suza.ac.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/logos-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10762\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:124px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/suza.ac.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/logos-removebg-preview.png 543w, https:\/\/suza.ac.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/logos-removebg-preview-300x254.png 300w, https:\/\/suza.ac.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/logos-removebg-preview-200x169.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF ZANZIBAR (SUZA)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">RE-ADVERTISED<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>POSITION: DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR \u2013 PLANNING, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) is the only public university in Zanzibar, established under Act No. 8 of 1999 and subsequently amended by Act No. 11 of 2009, Act No. 7 of 2016, Act No. 1 of 2019 and Act No. 13 of Since its inception in 2002, the University has continued to expand in academic programmes, infrastructure, and students\u2019 enrolment, guided by its vision to become the most preferred university in Eastern Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The University Council invites applications from suitably qualified and competent Tanzanian citizens for the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor \u2013 Planning, Finance and Administration (DVC\u2013PFA). The  successful candidate will oversee the development, coordination, and implementation ofSUZA\u2019s planning, financial, and administrative functions to support the University\u2019s mission, vision, and strategic objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Qualifications and Experience<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold the rank of Associate Professor or above from a recognized university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possess a PhD from an accredited higher learning institution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in higher learning institutions, at least four (4) of which must be at a senior managerial level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate strong capacity in leadership, planning, administration, and resource management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possess sound knowledge of national laws and policies, especially those relating to higher education and public service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uphold the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism in accordance with national leadership codes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Tenure of Service<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>The Deputy Vice-Chancellor shall serve a three-year term, renewable for one additional three-year term, subject to satisfactory performance, Council recommendation, and approval by the Chancellor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Duties and Responsibilities<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>The Deputy Vice-Chancellor \u2013 Planning, Finance and Administration shall:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be accountable to the Vice Chancellor on all planning, finance, and administrative matters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide leadership and oversight for general administration, personnel management, and staff discipline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advise the Vice Chancellor on administrative, human resource, planning, and financial issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oversee the development and implementation of University policies, strategies, regulations, and operational procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinate formulation, implementation, review, and evaluation of the University\u2019s strategic and operational plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lead engagement and partnerships with academic institutions, industry, government agencies, and development partners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oversee financial management, including budgeting, accounting, auditing, and reporting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure effective delivery of administrative and support services across the University.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor or the University Council.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Mode of Application<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested applicants should submit the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Signed application letter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated Curriculum Vitae detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, publications, awards, and membership in professional bodies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certified copies of relevant academic certificates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Names and contact details (email and phone) of three referees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Referees should be requested to submit three (3) confidential<br>recommendation letters directly to the address below, clearly marked<br>\u201cConfidential Reference \u2013 DVC\u2013PFA\u201d.<br>Applications and confidential referee reports should be sent by registered mail<br>or courier service, in sealed envelopes clearly marked:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cApplication for the Position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor \u2013 Planning, Finance and Administration.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All applications should be addressed to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Secretary \u2013 Search Committee<\/strong><br>State University of Zanzibar (SUZA)<br>P.O. Box 146, Zanzibar \u2013 Tanzania<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AND submitted to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Acting Vice Chancellor<\/strong><br>State University of Zanzibar<br>P.O. Box 146, Zanzibar \u2013 Tanzania<br>Email: vc@suza.ac.tz<br>Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.suza.ac.tz\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">www.suza.ac.tz<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deadline for submission: 12th January 2026<\/strong><br>Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for further interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/suza.ac.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DVC-PFA-POSITION_Re-advertisedv2.pdf\" \n   class=\"btn btn-success wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" \n   download \n   aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-71bc3b25-59c7-4254-b826-e6866ad63716\" \n   style=\"background-color: green; color: white; padding: 8px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px;\">\n   Download  |   <span><i class=\"fa fa-download\"><\/i><\/span>\n<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF ZANZIBAR (SUZA) VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT RE-ADVERTISED POSITION: DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR \u2013 PLANNING, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION The State University<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10762,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"h5ap_radio_sources":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[237,174],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17816","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-announcements","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/suza.ac.tz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17816","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/suza.ac.tz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/suza.ac.tz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/suza.ac.tz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/suza.ac.tz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=17816"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/suza.ac.tz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17816\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18250,"href":"https:\/\/suza.ac.tz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17816\/revisions\/18250"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/suza.ac.tz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/10762"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/suza.ac.tz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=17816"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/suza.ac.tz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=17816"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/suza.ac.tz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=17816"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}