Qualifications Framework Officer (Standards and Quality Assurance)

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 (Standards and Quality Assurance), grade KNQA 6, based in Nairobi. The role covers assessment of recognition of prior learning, development and monitoring of standards, and management of the department's budget.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate applications for recognition of prior learning
• Evaluate, report on and initiate reviews of regulations, policies, guidelines and tools on SEREQ
• Take part in developing standards, guidelines and tools for assessing national qualifications
• Develop and maintain the Kenya Credit Accumulation and Transfer System (KCATs)
• Monitor implementation of standards on national qualifications
• Develop standards, guidelines, procedures and tools for alignment and validation of qualifications, and oversee their implementation
• Manage panels set up to develop or review standards and guidelines
• Document qualification equivalences and create linkages to build public confidence in national qualifications
• Protect client data and budget for and manage the department's activities

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. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and successful candidates must provide a good conduct certificate, HELB clearance, tax compliance certificate and EACC clearance.