Qualifications Framework Officer (Registration and Accreditation Reference)

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 and maintains the national qualifications database. KNQA is recruiting two permanent Grade 6 Qualifications Framework Officers (Registration and Accreditation Reference) based in Nairobi, Westlands.

Key responsibilities

• Collect and collate data for the national database of accredited qualifications-awarding institutions
• Initiate development of guidelines and tools for accreditation
• Support institutions and individuals on accreditation of qualifications-awarding institutions
• Evaluate applications for assessment and draft reports
• Process applications of peer reviewers and facilitators
• Organize accreditation training and other workshops
• Carry out technical and full inspections and prepare reports
• Analyze self-evaluations by institutions and report
• Update the database of accreditation and registration peer reviewers
• Monitor and report on implementation of policies, regulations and guidelines on registration and accreditation

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

• Permanent position with a salary scale of KES 54,164 to 72,695 per month
• House allowance of KES 35,000 per month and commuter allowance of KES 8,000 per month
• 30 days leave per financial year

Applications are made online through the KNQA careers 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.