Qualifications Framework Officer (Advocacy and Capacity Building)

About the role

The Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA), established under the Kenya National Qualifications Framework Act, coordinates and harmonizes education, training, assessment and quality assurance of qualifications in Kenya. It is recruiting a permanent Qualifications Framework Officer for Advocacy and Capacity Building within the Policy and Registration Directorate, based in Nairobi.

Key responsibilities

• Implement advocacy and capacity building strategies relating to qualifications
• Carry out regular stakeholder engagement to support continuous improvement of the framework
• Implement capacity building programmes
• Liaise with education bodies and QF stakeholders to promote synergy and efficiency
• Create and maintain national and international collaborations supporting the KNQF
• Organize annual meetings and conferences on these topics

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Economics, Business, Architecture, Engineering, Statistics, Social Sciences, Science or a related field from a recognized institution
• Computer literacy

What we offer

• Salary scale of KES 54,164 to 72,695 per month
• House allowance of KES 35,000 per month
• Commuter allowance of KES 8,000 per month
• 30 days leave per financial year

Applications are made online through the KNQA recruitment portal by 13 November 2026, 12 midnight EAT. External qualifications must be accompanied by a recognition and equivalence certificate. Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted, and successful candidates must provide a good conduct certificate, HELB clearance, tax compliance certificate and EACC clearance.