Coordinator / Specialist / Expert, (CBE) Programmes Design at Strathmore University

Basic Job Summary  

• The jobholder is responsible for leading the design, development, implementation, and continuous evaluation of competency-based education programs that ensure learners achieve mastery in defined competencies aligned with academic standards and workforce needs.  

Duties and Responsibilities   

CBE Programme Design and Development  

• Design and develop CBE curricula, course modules, and criterion-referenced assessments based on competency frameworks and learning outcomes.  
• Ensure alignment of program content with professional standards, industry demands, and institutional objectives.  
• Utilize instructional design best practices, frameworks like ADDIE integrated with CBE principles to create modular, flexible, and scalable curricula.  

Competency Framework Implementation  

• Lead mapping and definition of competencies, learning objectives, and milestones within curricula.  
• Facilitate collaboration with academic departments, industry partners, and accreditation bodies to validate competency requirements.  
• Implement innovative, learner-centered instructional approaches, such as project-based and adaptive learning.  

Program Evaluation, Quality Assurance and Research  

• Develop continuous monitoring and evaluation strategies for curriculum effectiveness based on learner data and feedback.  
• Drive adoption of technology-enabled learning platforms that support personalized and competency-focused learning.  
• Lead continuous improvement cycles and reporting.  

Faculty Development and Change Management  

• Design and deliver workshops, toolkits, and coaching to build faculty capacity for CBE pedagogy, assessment, and adaptive instruction.  change management efforts to ensure institutional buy-in and sustainable adoption.  

Policy and Advocacy  

• Influence institutional policy on CBE.  
• Represent the university's CBE efforts at conferences and professional events.  
• Engage with external stakeholders to ensure CBE programs are relevant and produce highly skilled graduates.  

Minimum Academic Qualifications  

• Master’s or PhD in Education, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, or related field.  
• Professional Qualifications / Membership to Professional Bodies/ Publication   
• Relevant professional qualification and membership, where necessary  

Work Experience   

• Minimum 5 years of experience in designing and managing competency-based education programs, preferably in higher education settings.  
• Knowledge of competency frameworks (e.g., ACGME, CanMEDS) and best practices in outcome-based education.  
• Familiarity with learning technologies, authoring tools (e.g., SCORM, Articulate), and user experience design principles.