Principal, Registration, Accreditation and Documentation Job Vacancy at Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)

Job Title: PRINCIPAL REGISTRATION, ACCREDITATION AND DOCUMENTATION OFFICER | KNQA/NO.6/2021 

Minimum Qualifications: Masters Degree

Job Term: Permanent and Pensionable

Position Level: KNQA GRADE 4

Remuneration: Ksh 95,321 - Kshs 148,067 pm 

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

1. Eight (8) years’ work experience four (4) of which must have been in a supervisory role;

2. Bachelor’s degree (KNQF Level 7 or equivalent) in Education, Engineering, Architecture or related field from a recognized university in Kenya;

3. Master’s Degree (KNQF Level 9) in Curriculum development, quality assurance, assessment and examination and higher education from a recognized university in Kenya;

4. Professional qualification and membership where applicable;

5. Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks;

6. Proficiency in computer applications. 

 Skills and Competencies

1. Team work and analytical skills;

2. Public Relations skills;

3. Good communication and reporting skills;

4. Interpersonal skills 

5. Integrity

 Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Initiating the development, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and reviewing of regulations, policies and guidelines on accreditation of qualifications; 

2. Initiating the development, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and reviewing regulations, policies and guidelines on registration & accreditation qualifications;

3. Initiating the development of standards, guidelines and tools for qualification accreditation purposes;

4. Coordinate the maintenance of a national data base of qualification accredited in Kenya;

5. Advising institutions and individuals on accreditation of institution;

6. Supervising the planning for and scheduling of site visits to institutions and reporting;

7. Coordinating technical/full inspections and preparation of reports;

8. Supervising the administration of self-evaluation by institutions and reporting; 

9. Recruitment and facilitation for the training of accreditation and registration peer reviewers; 

10. Maintaining a database of accreditation and registration peer reviewers;

11. Maintaining linkage and partnerships with other qualifications bodies;

12. Liaising with education regulatory bodies, curriculum developers, qualifications awarding bodies and other government ministries and agencies;

 

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