Bachelor’s degree (KNQF Level 7 or equivalent) in Education, Economics, statistics, Social Sciences, Science or related field from a recognized university in Kenya;

Master’s Degree (KNQF Level 9)in Curriculum development, quality assurance, assessment and

examination, Economics, Statistics, Project Management, Sciences, Social

Science, Higher education, Comparative Education or related field from a

recognized university in Kenya ;

Doctorate Degree (KNQF Level 10)in Curriculum development, quality assurance, assessment and examination, Economics, Statistics, Project Management, Sciences, Social

Science, Higher education, Comparative Education or related field from a

recognized university in Kenya is an added advantage;

Professional qualification and membership where applicable;

Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;

Proficiency in computer applications;

Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Skills and competencies

Analytical skills;
Creative and innovative thinking;
Resources mobilization;
Interpersonal skills;
Leadership skills;
Negotiation skills;
Networking and building linkages;
Conversant with PFM Act

Responsibilities:

Key Duties and Responsibilities;

General administration and coordination of the department;

Advising the authority on the world best practices on CATS

Reviewing regulations, policies and guidelines on assessments, CATs;

Developing and reviewing quality assurance standards;

Recruit and facilitate the training of assessments, CATS and QA peer reviewers;

Coordinating the assessments and determination of CATs;

Liaising with education regulatory bodies, curriculum developers, qualifications

awarding bodies and other government ministries and agencies on assessment and

credit accumulation and transfer;

Guiding, advising and appraising officers under their supervision;

Benchmarking and developing best practices in assessment, CATs and QA;

Evaluating the application for credits transfer;

Conducting the assessment of application for credit transfer;

Developing and implementing policies, standards and guidelines on assessment,

credit accumulation and transfer and quality assurance;

Developing manuals, codes and guidelines on national qualifications;

Developing and maintaining the Kenya Credit Accumulation and Transfer System

(KCATS);

Advising and support any person, body or institution which is responsible for the

award of national qualifications;

Facilitating linkages, credit transfers and exemptions and a vertical and horizontal

mobility at all levels to enable entry, re-entry and exit;

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