Director, Technical Services at Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

  For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

1. Twelve (12) years relevant work experience ten (10) of which must have been in top management;
2. Bachelor degree (KNQF Level 7 or equivalent) in Education, Engineering, Architecture or related field from a recognized university in Kenya;
3. Master’s Degree (KNQF Level 9) in Curriculum Development, Quality Assurance, Assessment and
4. Examination or Higher Education from a recognized university in Kenya ;
5. Doctorate Degree (KNQF Level 10) in Curriculum Development, Quality Assurance, Assessment and
6. Examination or Higher Education from a recognized university in Kenya is an added advantage;
7. Professional qualification and membership where applicable;
8. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
9. Proficiency in computer applications;
10. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

Analytical skills;

1. Creative and innovative thinking;
2. Mobilization skills; Interpersonal skills;
3. Leadership skills; Negotiation skills;
4. Ability to networking and building linkages;
5. Conversant with PFM Act

Responsibilities:

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1.  Co-coordinating and supervising the development of policies on national qualifications;
2.  Developing a framework for the development of an accreditation system on qualifications;
3.  Developing a system for assessment of national qualifications;
4.  Developing and review inter-relationships and linkages across national qualifications in consultation with stakeholders, relevant institutions and agencies;
5.  Maintaining a national database of national qualifications;
6.  Publishing manuals, codes and guidelines on national qualifications;
7.  Advising and supporting any person, body or institution which is responsible for the award of national qualifications;
8.  Publishing an annual report on the status of national qualifications;
9.  Setting standards and benchmarks for qualifications and competencies including skills, knowledge, attitudes and values;
10.  Defining the levels of qualifications and competencies;
11.  Providing for the recognition of attainment or competencies including skills, knowledge, attitudes and values;
12.  Facilitating linkages, credit transfers and exemptions and a vertical and horizontal mobility at all levels to enable entry, re-entry and exit;
13.  Conducting research on equalization of qualifications;
14.  Establishing standards for harmonization and recognition of national and foreign qualifications;
15.  Building confidence in the national qualifications system that contributes to the national economy;
16.  Providing pathways that support the development and maintenance of flexible access to qualifications;
17.  Promoting the recognition of national qualifications internationally.