Research and Policy Officer at Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

1. Bachelor’s degree (KNQF Level 7 or equivalent) in Education, Economics, statistics, Project Management, Social Sciences, Science or related field from a recognized university in Kenya; 
2. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution; 
3. Proficiency in computer applications.

Responsibilities:

Key Duties and responsibilities will entail assisting in;

1. Undertaking research on critical issues in KNQA; 
2. Monitoring and evaluating implementation and review of research policies and strategies; 
3. Facilitating Promoting and strengthening research and consultancy within the Authority; 
4. Establish networks with relevant research institutions; 
5. Carrying out research to promote qualification framework and discern trends, merging issues and global best practices in QFs; 
6. Initiating the development policies, strategies and tools for carrying out research and innovation regarding qualification framework in the country;