KNQA Technical Services Director Jobs in Kenya
KNQA Technical Services Director Jobs in Kenya
The Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) was established by the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF) Act No.22 of 2014 under the Ministry of Education whose mandate was set up in 2015 to help coordinate and harmonize education, training, assessment and quality assurance of all qualifications awarded in the country; with the view to improving quality and international comparability.
Pursuant to this Objective, KNQA seeks to recruit highly motivated, visionary, dynamic and results oriented candidates for the under mentioned positions: Technical Services Director
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;
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.
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.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; KNQA Technical Services Director Jobs in Kenya
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