Vacancy title:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Planning, Finance and Administration (DVC-PFA)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Management, Education, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Colleges, Universities & Schools]

Jobs at:
State University of Zanzibar (SUZA)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, December 5 2025

Duty Station:
Zanzibar | Tanzania | Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 26 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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 successful candidate will oversee the development, coordination, and functions to support the University’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives.

1. Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must:

• Hold the rank of Associate Professor or above from a recognised university.
• Possess a PhD from an accredited higher learning institution.
• Have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in higher learning institutions, at least four (4) of which must be at a senior management level.
• Demonstrate strong capacity in leadership, planning, administration, resource management, research, outreach, and institutional development.
• Possess outstanding integrity, and proven academic and administrative excellence.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor-Planning, Finance and Administration shall:

• Be accountable to the Vice Chancellor on all planning, finance, and administrative matters.
• Advise the Vice Chancellor on administrative, human resource planning, and financial issues.
• Oversee the development and implementation of University policies, strategies, regulations, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate formulation, implementation, review, and evaluation of the University’s strategic and operational plans.
• Oversee financial management, including budgeting, accounting, auditing, and reporting.
• Provide leadership and oversight for general administration and delivery of administrative and support services across the University.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor or the University Council.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

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3. Mode of Application

Interested applicants should submit the following:

• Signed application letter.
• Undated Curriculum Vitae detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, publications, awards, and membership in professional bodies.
• Certified copies of relevant academic certificates.
• Names and contact details ( telephone) of three referees.

Referees should be requested to submit three (3) confidential recommendation letters directly to the address below, clearly marked “Confidential Reference – DVC PFA.”

Applications and confidential referee reports should be sent by registered service, in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Application for the Position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Planning, Finance and Administration.”

All applications should be addressed to The Secretary-Search Committee State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) P.O. Box 146, Zanzibar – Tanzania AND submitted to: The Acting Vice Chancellor 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for further interaction.

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