Descriptions
JOB
OPPORTUNITIES
The
Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT)
is built on the foundation
of the former University College of Education Zanzibar established in 1998 by a
charity organization; Kuwait based, Direct
Aid Society (DA). In line with this expansion, SUMAIT wishes to invite applications from suitable qualified Individuals to fill the vacant
posts as follows:
1. DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR FOR
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION (DVC (AF)
JOB LOCATION: ZANZIBAR/TANZANIA
The Council of Abdulrahman
Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) seeks to recruit a Deputy Vice-Chancellor
(Administration and Finance) from suitably qualified and competent with
excellent credentials. The Deputy Vice- Chancellor shall work under the
directives of the Vice Chancellor of the University.
The Deputy Vice Chancellor
responsible for administration and finance is the principal assistant to the
Vice-Chancellor in all matters pertaining to the administration of the
University, including the administration of funds, planning and management of other
assets of the University and will act as vice chancellor in the absence of both
the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice- Chancellor responsible for Academic
Affairs.
The candidate will be responsible
for the development and implementation of sound financial and administrative
policies needed by the University to realize its mission, vision and strategic
objectives.
DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Deputy
Vice-Chancellor for, Finance and Administration shall: –
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Shall be the overall responsible for
direction and administration of the Division of Administration, Finance and
Planning of the university.
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Ensure the university Management is
properly and promptly advised to comply with all statutory and legal
requirements currently in force.
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Be accountable to Vice Chancellor in
respect to matters related to Planning, Finance and Administration
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Supervise and maintain acceptable
standards of staff.
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Provide leadership and supervisory guidance
to the general administration and personnel management of the University.
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Advise the Vice Chancellor on all
administrative, personnel, planning and financial matters.
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Ensure implementation of policies
and strategies that support the realization of University’s overall mission and
vision.
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Develop and implement University
regulations, policies as well as adhere to national laws and regulations to
ensure effective performance and delivery of services.
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Coordinate the design,
implementation, revision and evaluation of the University’s periodic strategic
plan.
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Develop internal and external
linkages with other academic institutions, industry, government agencies,
funding organizations and other relevant bodies that are beneficial to the
university.
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Be responsible for formulating
financial, accounting, staff and administrative policies and procedures of the
University, prepare budget, and submit audited accounts.
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Perform any other related duties as
may be assigned to him or her by the Vice Chancellor or by the University.
Academic
Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Competencies
- Be
a Professor or an Associate Professor of a recognized University with an
earned PhD in a relevant discipline. - Should have at least ten (10) years of proven
experience in management, leadership and administration, three (3) of
which should have been at a senior level from a reputable Institution. - Should have good knowledge and skills of financial
management and resource mobilization. - Should have knowledge and experience in strategic
planning and budgeting, policy making and implementation in higher
education. - Understand the relevant policy and legal framework for
financial management for higher education in Tanzania. - Should have good communication, negotiation and people
skills.
Tenure:
The Deputy Vice Chancellors Academic
Affair and Finance and Administration shall serve the office for a term of four
(4) years and may be reappointed for another term of four (4) years subject to
the Council recommendations and approval of the Board of Trustees on evidence
of excellent performance.
2.
INTERNAL AUDITOR POSITION
JOB LOCATION: ZANZIBAR/TANZANIA
Summary
Description:
Responsible for evaluating
and ensuring that the organization`s internal controls and financial records
are accurate, effective and comply with regulations. Identify areas for improvement
and provide recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and effective
risk management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Participates in designing the internal control
systems in line with SUMAIT policies.
2.
Reviews and evaluates internal controls to
ensure that accounting and operational systems provide adequate, timely and
accurate information, protection against loss due to negligence, dishonesty or
otherwise.
3.
Maintains regular checks on the accuracy and
adequacy of internal controls, accounting records and operational activities
throughout the University in line with observance of standard practice,
policies and procedures.
4.
Ensures that there is compliance with
established policies, procedures, controls and other regulations throughout the
University.
5.
Ensures that SUMAIT financial policies and
procedures comply with approved financial standards, regulations and that the limits of authority on all matters involving finance are adhered to.
6.
Verifies SUMAIT income from source to bank and
certify that expenditure is properly incurred according to the approved policy
and efficiently charged to the relevant codes,
7.
Make recommendations from time to time to the Vice Chancellor on necessary checks and changes in the accounting
systems and controls.
8. Builds up an effective
liaison with external
auditors and facilitates the external audits.
9.
Consolidates Management responses on the audit
queries and ensures audit recommendations are implemented as per Management
responses.
Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants must be in possession of full professional qualifications i.e. CPA (T)/ACCA/ACA
with working experience of not less than five (5) years in a similar position
at a reputable organization.
3. JOB TITTLE: University Bursar (1
position)
REPORTS TO: Deputy Vice Chancellor
Administration and Finance.
JOB
LOCATION: ZANZIBAR/TANZANIA
Summary
Description:
The Administration of Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) seeks
to recruit an exceptional candidate who is energetic, innovative, and
solution-oriented to fill the position of University Bursar. This role
is central to the financial management and consultancy activities of the
university. The University Bursar shall be responsible for the Vice Chancellor through
the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance for the financial
administration of the University.
DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The University Bursar shall be required to perform, among
other functions, the following:
1.
Serve
as Head of the Accounts and Finance Section, assisting in the development and
implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures related to
financial management, budgeting, accounting, and payroll.
2.
Oversee
the management of all financial data entry systems, including accounts
receivable and payable.
3.
Prepare
and maintain accurate bank reconciliations.
4.
Ensure
adherence to all financial rules and regulations, in coordination with the Vice
Chancellor and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration and Finance).
5.
Contribute
to financial planning, budgeting, and budget control processes.
6.
Prepare
periodic financial reports for internal stakeholders and external auditors.
7.
Monitor
and follow up on outstanding debts and ensure timely recovery.
8.
Prepare
and submit balance sheets and other financial statements as required.
9.
Provide
expert advice on financial and accounting matters to the Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Administration and Finance) and the Vice Chancellor.
10.
Attend
selected management and administrative meetings as invited by the university
executives.
Academic Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Competencies
Common Skills and Qualifications for a University Bursar:
·
Master’s
degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
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Professional
certification such as CPA (Tanzania), ACCA, or equivalent is highly desirable.
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At
least 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably in higher
education or public sector.
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Proven
track record in budgeting, financial reporting, and strategic financial
planning.
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Experience
in managing audits, procurement processes, and compliance with national
financial regulations.
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Strong
leadership and team management skills.
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High
level of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct.
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Excellent
analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Proficiency
in financial software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
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Effective
communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability
to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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Sound
judgment and decision-making capabilities.
4.
ACADEMIC POSITIONS (3 posts)
The
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Cybersecurity and Data Science.
JOB LOCATION:
ZANZIBAR/TANZANIA
1. FACULTY OF SCIENCES
Department of Mathematics
and Computer Sciences
2.
The
Lecturer /Senior Lecturer in Cybersecurity –
two (2) position.
3.
The Lecturer /Senior Lecturer in Data Science/AI - One (1).
Job Specification/Consideration.
The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in
Cybersecurity
Qualifications:
Ø
Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity or a closely
related field (Computer Security, Information Security, Network Security,
System Security, etc.), OR a Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Information
Technology with a research focus in Cybersecurity, with G.P.A of at least 4.
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A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
(Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Information Security, Network Security,
Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Networks, Information
Systems, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, ICT, etc.), with G.P.A of
at least 3.5.
Ø A strong
record of research publications in cybersecurity or related fields.
Ø University-level
or relevant industry experience teaching core cybersecurity, computer science,
information technology and related subjects.
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Ability to teach core subjects across
Cybersecurity, Computer Science, and IT, including security fundamentals
(Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cryptography, Digital Forensics), systems and
infrastructure (System Administration, Security Strategies), and key CS/IT
areas (Data Structures, Algorithms, Programming, Operating Systems, Software
Engineering, Databases, Web Development, Cloud Computing, IoT, Machine
Learning, HCI), and other relevant subjects
Ø Familiarity
with Cyber Law, Cyber Warfare, and Cyber Risk Management OR related IT/CS
governance concepts.
Ø
Practical or working knowledge of security
tools (Kali Linux, firewalls, Wireshark, SIEM, IDS/IPS) OR equivalent IT/CS
tools and practices; basic penetration-testing and vulnerability-assessment
skills are an advantage.
Ø
Working understanding of security fundamentals:
protocols, cryptography, incident response, and OS security (Windows, Linux,
Unix), OR demonstrated solid foundational knowledge from CS/IT coursework or
industry practice.
Ø Awareness
of cybersecurity and IT risk/compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).)
Ø Ability
and willingness to develop and deliver curriculum and practical labs on
cybersecurity OR related CS/IT topics.
Ø Research
experience or demonstrated research interest in cybersecurity, computer
science, or information technology, or relevant field experience
The Lecturer /Senior Lecturer in Data
Science/AI
Qualifications:
Ø
Ph.D.
in Data Science or a closely related field (Artificial Intelligence, Machine
Learning, Data Analytics, Big Data, Big Data Analytics, etc.), OR a Ph.D. in
Computer Science or Information Technology with a research focus in Data
Science/AI.
Ø
Master’s
Degree in Data Science or a closely related field (Artificial Intelligence,
Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Big Data, Big Data Analytics, etc.), OR a
Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology with a research
focus in Data Science/AI, with G.P.A. of at least 4.0.
Ø
A
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (Data Science, Computer Science,
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Big Data, Big Data
Analytics, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering,
Computer Networks, ICT, etc.), with G.P.A. of at least 3.5.
Ø
A
good record of research publications in Data Science/AI or related fields
Essential Requirements:
Ø
University-level
or relevant industry experience teaching core Data Science/AI, OR related
Computer Science/Information Technology subjects.
Ø Ability to teach core subjects across
Data Science/AI, Computer Science, and IT, including data & ML fundamentals
(Data Science/AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language
Processing), systems and infrastructure (Big Data platforms, Cloud Analytics),
and key CS/IT areas (Data Structures, Algorithms, Programming, Operating
Systems, Software Engineering, Databases, Web Development, Cloud Computing,
IoT, HCI), and other relevant subjects.
Ø
Familiarity
with data governance, data privacy, and ethical AI OR related IT/CS governance
concepts.
Ø Practical or working knowledge of data
science and AI tools (Python data stack, R, SQL, Hadoop, Spark, TensorFlow,
PyTorch, Jupyter, BI tools) OR equivalent CS/IT tools and practices; experience
with model evaluation, deployment, and MLOps is an advantage.
Ø Working understanding of data and ML
fundamentals: data cleaning, feature engineering, model evaluation, and
production issues (scaling, monitoring, reproducibility), OR demonstrated solid
foundational knowledge from CS/IT coursework or industry practice.
Ø
Awareness
of data/AI frameworks and standards (e.g., CRISP-DM, Responsible AI principles,
explainability practices).
Ø
Ability
and willingness to develop and deliver curriculum and practical labs on Data
Science/AI OR related CS/IT topics.
Ø
Research
experience or demonstrated research interest in Data Science/AI, computer
science, or information technology, or relevant field experience.
Mode
of Application
Interested applicants should
submit their applications accompanied by the following documents:
Ø A
detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Ø Certified
copies of academic and professional certificates
Ø Names
and contact details (postal address, email, and phone number) of three
non-relative referees who can be contacted for references
Ø Verification
of foreign academic awards by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
is mandatory.
Salary
and Remunerations
Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) offers
attractive salary and remunerations according to the University’s Salary
Scales.
Deadline 15/1/2026
Hand
delivered application should reach SUMAIT,
Chukwani Street Zanzibar not later than
3:30hrs on 15th January 2026. Or you can send your application
through: Email at: [email protected]
Applications
should be addressed to:
Vice Chancellor,
Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT)
P.O. Box 1933, Zanzibar.
Email: [email protected]
Ø
Shortlisted applicants SHALL be contacted
in person.
