Deputy Commission Secretary, Planning Research and Innovation at Commission for University Education

Ref: CUE/01/2023/004

Job Specifications

• An officer at this level will be responsible to the Commission Secretary /Chief Executive Officer for all Planning, Research, Innovation and Data Management matters

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Overseeing the formulation of policy advisories to Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education on matters relating to university education;
• Spearheading the development, implementation, monitoring and review of the Commission’s strategic plan, annual operating plans and budgets for efficient allocation and utilization of resources towards the achievement of the Commission’s mandate;
• Overseeing the Commission’s Strategic Plan development, implementation and review in line with Vision 2030 and Sector Performance Standards;
• Overseeing establishment of strategic collaborations, partnerships and linkages with national, regional and international stakeholders;
• Overseeing formulation, implementation and review of policies and strategies for the development of university education in Kenya spelt out in the Universities Act, 2012;
• Spearheading Commission’s research activities to identify gaps, provide solutions and develop actionable recommendation towards enhancing quality of university education;
• Overseeing data collection, collation, analysis, reporting and dissemination of findings from all universities in Kenya to inform decision making and provide evidence-based advisories on university education to other Government agencies;
• Giving professional guidance and advice on relevant University Regulations, Standards and Guidelines in promoting research, innovation and community outreach in universities and degree awarding institutions in Kenya;
• Providing technical advice in planning for the development of university education;
• Providing oversight role in implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Commission’s programmes and projects.
• Providing leadership in development and implementation of resource mobilization strategies of the Commission.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• At least twelve (12) years relevant experience, five (5) years of which should have been at the level of senior management in a comparable institution
• Bachelor's Degree in Education; Economics, Statistics, Planning or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master's Degree in Education; Economics, Statistics, Planning, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• Proficiency in Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) or any other relevant statistical package;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution;
• Demonstrated professional competence in work performance and administrative capability required for planning, direction, control and coordination for standards and quality assurance function.