Introduction

Over the years, the University has made purposeful, decisive and aggressive changes that have kept physical capacity, staff quality & availability and the relevance of academic programs in line with the growing demand for higher education. 

In 2018, the office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance) was divided into two, such that the roles of Finance, Planning and Development were placed under one office, while those of Human Resource and Administration became the responsibility of a different office

The Finance, Planning and Development division was operationalised in 2018 vide the University of Nairobi Statute VA 2016. The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Finance, Planning and Development is the head of the division whose functions include management of finance, assets and development plans of the University.

 

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance, Planning and Development) is in charge of:-

i).     Designing, modelling and managing long-term financial and physical plans,

ii).    Optimal utilisation and investments of the University's finances and assets,

iii).   Annual budget planning, monitoring and management strategies, and

iv).   Provision of accurate and current financial information to support decision-making.

 

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance, Planning and Development) is responsible for appropriate financial management policies and procedures in conformity with the Constitution of Kenya and relevant laws.

 

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance, Planning and Development) shall have such other duties as may be assigned or delegated to him/her by the Vice-Chancellor in accordance with Statute III of the University of Nairobi.

 

Departments of Finance, Planning and Development

Finance:

• Responsible for the management of financial resources.  The key sections are Income, Grants, Capital, Budgetary, Students' Finance, Salaries & Wages and Expenditure. It is headed by the Finance Officer

Internal Audit:

• Responsible for audit assurance, compliance, internal controls and risk management. It is headed by a Chief Internal Auditor.

Construction & Maintenance:

• Responsible for the development and maintenance of the physical infrastructure in the University.  The key sections are capital works and maintenance.  It is headed by a Manager.  

Information & Communication Technology Centre:

• Responsible for development, deployment and support of information, communication and technology services.  The key sections are MIS; User support services and maintenance; Network services, Data center and Communication.  It is headed by a Director.

Procurement:

• Responsible for supply chain management and disposal of assets.  It is headed by a Manager.

     Planning:

• Responsible for provision of data for planning purposes and enhancement of University’s visibility and competitiveness locally and internationally.  It is headed by a Registrar.

Monitoring and evaluation of the division’s achievements:

1. Evaluation of managers
2. Performance Contracting
3. Staff Performance Appraisal
4. Strategic Plan implementation Matrix

Planning Division Functions

1. This Division performs the functions of data collection, analysis and documentation,
2. Analysis and review of the University’s policies, strategies and programs,
3. Provision of technical advice on critical cross cutting management issues to the University,
4. Coordination of long term planning and development of university programmes,
5. Setting project priorities and ensuring optimal resource utilization,
6. Implementation of the University’s performance management systems (performance contracting and ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management systems) and
7. Participation in the development, implementation and review of university’s strategic plan, mobilizing resources and managing linkages and partnerships geared towards the promotion of the university.