IUCEA Chief Principal Quality Assurance and Qualifications Framework Jobs in Uganda
IUCEA Chief Principal Quality Assurance and Qualifications Framework Jobs in Uganda
Job Purpose: The job holder will provide strategic leadership and management in the process of development and implementation of quality assurance guidelines and standards, and qualifications framework strategies, policies, and guidelines.
Subsequently, the job holder will collate policies, guidelines, and standards on quality assurance and qualifications framework for operationalization of the East African Community Common Higher Education Area.
Duties and Responsibilities
Overseeing strategic development, implementation of quality assurance and qualifications framework activities, and carrying out monitoring and evaluation processes.
Overseeing the development of regional policies for effective operationalization of the EAC Common Higher Education Area.
Mobilizing resources for quality assurance and qualifications framework activities.
Keeping himself/herself abreast of international developments in quality assurance and qualifications framework and accordingly informing higher education institutions and national commissions and councils for higher education in the EAC Partner States
Organizing dialogue and advocacy forums on harmonization of higher education systems in the Community.
Organizing dialogue and advocacy forums on operationalization of the EAC Common higher Education Area.
Promoting curricula reforms in order to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge which meet the needs of employers as well as self-employment in accordance with development plans of the Community
Developing and implementing regional projects on quality assurance and qualifications framework
Any other duty that s/he may be assigned by Deputy Executive Secretary – HERSS
Key Performance Indicators
Qualifications Framework developed and operationalized
Number and type(s) of quality assurance standards and guidelines developed and operationalized
Number of quality assurance modules developed, published and utilized
Status of the development of quality assurance systems in higher education institutions in the region
Number of dialogue forums on quality assurance and qualifications framework held
Number of projects/programmes developed and funded
Minimum Job Requirements
Academic Qualifications
Must have a Ph.D. from a
recognized institution
Work Experience
Have at least ten years’ experience in teaching and/or research, of which 5 years at the rank of Senior Lecturer or equivalent in a recognized higher education institution
Key Competencies
Must have sound knowledge of quality assurance in higher education
Have sound knowledge of program development and evaluation
Have sound knowledge on institutional evaluation
Have a clear understanding of the basic mission of higher education institutions
Be conversant with academic programs in higher education institutions and the multiple challenges and global pressures facing them
Have knowledge of tracer study processes
Have good interpersonal and communication skills
Have sound computer knowledge and skills
Tenure and Remuneration
As per the EAC Staff Rules and Regulations, the successful applicant for this post shall serve for a five-year term renewable once where applicable.
A comprehensive remuneration package commensurate with the EAC Professional Job Grades and Diplomatic status shall be offered to the suitable candidate.
Additional details on these packages may be obtained from the undersigned.
Age Limit:
Applicants should not be more than 55 years as the EAC retirement age is 60 years.
Notification: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The successful candidate shall be notified of his/her appointment by the first week of December 2020.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; IUCEA Chief Principal Quality Assurance and Qualifications Framework Jobs in Uganda
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