Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –
Twelve (12) years relevant work experience ten (10) of which must have been in top management;
Bachelor degree (KNQF Level 7 or equivalent) in Education, Engineering, Architecture or related field from a recognized university in Kenya;
Master’s Degree (KNQF Level 9) in Curriculum Development, Quality Assurance, Assessment and
Examination or Higher Education from a recognized university in Kenya ;
Doctorate Degree (KNQF Level 10) in Curriculum Development, Quality Assurance, Assessment and
Examination or Higher Education from a recognized university in Kenya is an added advantage;
Professional qualification and membership where applicable;
Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
Proficiency in computer applications;
Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Key Competencies and skills
Analytical skills;
Creative and innovative thinking;
Mobilization skills; Interpersonal skills;
Leadership skills; Negotiation skills;
Ability to networking and building linkages;
Conversant with PFM Act
Responsibilities:
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Co-coordinating and supervising the development of policies on national qualifications;
Developing a framework for the development of an accreditation system on qualifications;
Developing a system for assessment of national qualifications;
Developing and review inter-relationships and linkages across national qualifications in consultation with stakeholders, relevant institutions and agencies;
Maintaining a national database of national qualifications;
Publishing manuals, codes and guidelines on national qualifications;
Advising and supporting any person, body or institution which is responsible for the award of national qualifications;
Publishing an annual report on the status of national qualifications;
Setting standards and benchmarks for qualifications and competencies including skills, knowledge, attitudes and values;
Defining the levels of qualifications and competencies;
Providing for the recognition of attainment or competencies including skills, knowledge, attitudes and values;
Facilitating linkages, credit transfers and exemptions and a vertical and horizontal mobility at all levels to enable entry, re-entry and exit;
Conducting research on equalization of qualifications;
Establishing standards for harmonization and recognition of national and foreign qualifications;
Building confidence in the national qualifications system that contributes to the national economy;
Providing pathways that support the development and maintenance of flexible access to qualifications;
Promoting the recognition of national qualifications internationally.
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