Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
Eight (8) years’ work experience four (4) of which must have been in a supervisory role;
Bachelor’s degree (KNQF Level 7 or equivalent) in Education, Engineering, Architecture or related field from a recognized university in Kenya;
Master’s Degree (KNQF Level 9) in Curriculum development, quality assurance, assessment and examination and higher education from a recognized university in Kenya;
Professional qualification and membership where applicable;
Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks;
Proficiency in computer applications.
Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution;
Skills and Competencies
Team work and analytical skills;
Public Relations skills;
Good communication and reporting skills;
Interpersonal skills
Integrity
Responsibilities:
Key Duties and Responsibilities;
Initiating the development, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and reviewing of regulations, policies and guidelines on accreditation of qualifications;
Initiating the development, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and reviewing regulations, policies and guidelines on registration & accreditation qualifications;
Initiating the development of standards, guidelines and tools for qualification accreditation purposes;
Coordinate the maintenance of a national data base of qualification accredited in Kenya;
Advising institutions and individuals on accreditation of institution;
Supervising the planning for and scheduling of site visits to institutions and reporting;
Coordinating technical/full inspections and preparation of reports;
Supervising the administration of self-evaluation by institutions and reporting;
Recruitment and facilitation for the training of accreditation and registration peer reviewers;
Maintaining a database of accreditation and registration peer reviewers;
Maintaining linkage and partnerships with other qualifications bodies;
Liaising with education regulatory bodies, curriculum developers, qualifications awarding bodies and other government ministries and agencies;
