Qualifications Framework Officers (Entry Level)

About the role

The Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA), established under the Kenya National Qualifications Framework Act, is recruiting entry-level Qualifications Framework Officers in Nairobi. The authority coordinates and harmonizes education, training, assessment and quality assurance of qualifications in Kenya and maintains the Kenya National Qualifications Database. Three positions are open: one in the Standards and Alignment Directorate and two each in the Policy and Registration Directorate.

Key responsibilities

• Standards and Quality Assurance: assess and evaluate applications for recognition of prior learning; review regulations, policies, guidelines and tools on SEREQ; develop standards, guidelines and tools for assessment, alignment and validation of qualifications; maintain the Kenya Credit Accumulation and Transfer System; monitor implementation of standards; manage panels that develop or review standards; document qualification equivalences; protect client data; budget and manage the department.
• Registration and Accreditation: collect and collate data for the national database of accredited institutions; develop accreditation guidelines and tools; support institutions and individuals in accreditation; evaluate applications and draft reports; process peer reviewer and facilitator applications; organize accreditation training and workshops; carry out technical and full inspections and prepare reports; analyze self-evaluations; update the peer reviewer database; monitor implementation of registration and accreditation policies.
• Advocacy and Capacity Building: implement advocacy and capacity building strategies; engage stakeholders regularly; run capacity building programmes; liaise with education bodies and QFs; create national and international collaborations; organize annual meetings and conferences.

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 employment at KNQA Grade 6.
• Remuneration of KES 54,164 to 72,695 per month, plus house allowance of KES 35,000 and commuter allowance of KES 8,000 per month.
• 30 days leave per financial year.