Directorate of Administration, Planning and Development
Driving Institutional Efficiency and Strategic Growth
Overview of the Directorate
In order to address the challenges of administration, planning and development, Taita Taveta University established the Directorate of Administration Planning and Development (D, APD) in 2018.
The Directorate facilitates the optimal utilization of human and non-human resources in an effort to realize the objectives as envisaged in the University Master Plan, Strategic Plan (2023-2028) and Citizen Service Delivery Charter.
Directorate Leadership
Mr. Habib Mruttu
Director – Administration, Planning and Development
Specific Functions of the Directorate
The Directorate is charged with specific functions which include:
Recruitment & Placement
Managing staff recruitment, placement, and induction processes
Training & Development
Coordinating staff training and professional development programs
Promotions & Discipline
Overseeing staff promotions and maintaining discipline
Personnel Registry
Management of personnel records and documentation
Facilities Management
Management and maintenance of University facilities
Quality Management
Overseeing the University Quality Management System
Accommodation Services
Provision of quality and affordable accommodation services
Catering Services
Management of catering services across the university
Core Functions
- Strategic planning and institutional development
- Coordination of administrative services across all departments
- Infrastructure planning and development
- Policy formulation and implementation
- Quality assurance in administrative processes
- Monitoring and evaluation of institutional performance
- Resource mobilization and allocation
- Stakeholder engagement and partnership development
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and reviewing the university's strategic plan
- Coordinating the preparation of annual operational plans
- Overseeing the implementation of development projects
- Managing space allocation and facility utilization
- Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
- Leading institutional transformation initiatives
Departments Under the Directorate
The Administration, Planning and Development Directorate is composed of the following Departments: