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 2020. Since its inception in 2002, the University has continued to expand in academic programmes, infrastructure, and students’ enrolment—guided by its vision to become the most preferred university in Eastern Africa.

The University Council invites applications from suitably qualified and competent Tanzanian citizens for the following two senior leadership positions:

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and overall management of the University in accordance with its mandate, vision, mission, and values.

1. Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must:

• Have attained the academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor in a recognised university.
• Hold a PhD from a recognised higher learning institution.
• Possess at least ten (10) years of experience in higher learning institutions, including a minimum of five (5) years in administrative leadership.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of the legislative, regulatory, and policy frameworks governing higher education in Tanzania.
• Possess sound knowledge of national laws and policies, especially those relating to higher education and public service.
• Possess the ability to foster a positive institutional culture, promote academic excellence, and strengthen partnerships.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication and team-building skills.
• Uphold the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism consistent with national leadership and integrity requirements.

2. Tenure of Service

The Vice Chancellor shall serve a four-year term, renewable for one additional four-year term, subject to satisfactory performance, Council recommendation, and approval by the Chancellor.

3. Duties and Responsibilities

The Vice Chancellor shall:

• Serve as the chief academic and administrative officer of the University.
• Be responsible to the University Council for implementing Council decisions, and for overall academic, administrative, and financial operations of the University.
• Lead the development and implementation of appropriate policies and strategies that promote the University’s academic integrity and public engagement.
• Build strategic alliances and partnerships with the Government, industry, government agencies, and development partners.
• Provide visionary leadership in academics, research, innovation, fundraising, finance, planning, budgeting, and institutional development.
• Oversee the coordination and implementation of academic and administrative policies in alignment with the University Strategic Plan.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the University Council or higher authorities.

• Serve as the chief academic and administrative officer of the University.
• Be responsible to the University Council for implementing Council decisions, and for overall academic, administrative, and financial operations of the University.
• Lead the development and implementation of appropriate policies and strategies that promote the University’s academic integrity and public engagement.
• Build strategic alliances and partnerships with the Government, industry, government agencies, and development partners.
• Provide visionary leadership in academics, research, innovation, fundraising, finance, planning, budgeting, and institutional development.
• Oversee the coordination and implementation of academic and administrative policies in alignment with the University Strategic Plan.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the University Council or higher authorities.

• Deep understanding of the legislative, regulatory, and policy frameworks governing higher education in Tanzania.
• Sound knowledge of national laws and policies, especially those relating to higher education and public service.
• Ability to foster a positive institutional culture, promote academic excellence, and strengthen partnerships.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and team-building skills.
• Highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism consistent with national leadership and integrity requirements.

• Have attained the academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor in a recognised university.
• Hold a PhD from a recognised higher learning institution.
• Possess at least ten (10) years of experience in higher learning institutions, including a minimum of five (5) years in administrative leadership.