Senior Alignment and Validation Officer at Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

For appointment to this position one must have the following;

1. Four (4) years relevant work experience; 
2. Bachelor’s degree (KNQF Level 7 or equivalent) in Education, Economics, Architecture, Engineering, Statistics, Social Sciences, Science or related field from a recognized university in Kenya; 
3. Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks; 
4. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution; 
5. Proficiency in computer applications.

Skills and competencies 

1. Team work and analytical skills;
2. Public Relations skills;
3. Good communication and reporting skills;
4. Interpersonal skills

Responsibilities:

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conducting assessment and evaluating applications for alignment and validation of foreign qualifications;
2. Conducting assessment and evaluating applications for validation of prior learning;
3. Monitoring, evaluating, reporting and initiate reviewing regulations, policies, guidelines and tools on alignment and validation of qualifications;
4. Facilitating the recruitment and facilitation for the training of alignment and validation peer reviewers;
5. Liaising with education regulatory bodies, curriculum developers, qualifications  awarding bodies and other government ministries and agencies on alignment and validation of qualifications;
6. Guiding, advising and appraising officers under their supervision;