Job Description
About this Role
- Collecting and collating data for the national database of qualifications-awarding institutions accredited in Kenya;
- Initiating the development of guidelines and tools for accreditation purposes;
- Supporting institutions and individuals on accreditation of qualifications-awarding institutions;
- Evaluating applications for assessment and drafting the reports;
- Processing applications of peer reviewers and facilitators;
- Organizing accreditation training and other workshops;
- Undertaking technical/full inspections and preparing reports;
- Analyzing self-evaluation by institutions and reporting;
- Updating the database of accreditation and registration peer reviewers;
- Monitoring and reporting on implementation of policies, regulations and guidelines on registration and accreditation; and
- Monitoring and reporting on implementation of policies, regulations and guidelines on registration & accreditation of qualifications awarding institutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields - Education, Economics, Business, Architecture, Engineering, Statistics, Social Sciences, Science or related field from a recognized institution; and
- Computer literacy
About the Company
The Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) is a government institution established to coordinate and harmonize the development and implementation of the Kenya National Qualifications Framework. It promotes quality, transparency, and consistency in education, training, and qualifications across Kenya. KNQA is responsible for registering qualifications, accrediting qualifications-awarding institutions, and maintaining a national qualifications database. The Authority also facilitates recognition and validation of qualifications obtained locally and internationally. Through its services, KNQA supports skills development, lifelong learning, employment mobility, and the alignment of education with labour market needs, contributing to Kenya's social and economic development.
