Ongoing Recruitment at Commission for University Education

Job Purpose / Executive Summary

• The Information and Communication Technology Officers will be responsible for the management of information and telecommunications systems through development and maintenance of ICT systems to ensure that the Commission leverages in technology for ef

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the implementation of departmental strategies on ICT infrastructure to align with the corporate strategy;
• Manages implementation of corporate ICT disaster recovery and business continuity strategies;
• Directs development of ICT system controls and access management, including monitoring, control and evaluation of system use to promote system safety and security;
• Controls development and implementation of hardware and software standards for networks, servers, databases, and ICT services;
• Plans, coordinates, monitors and evaluates the development and implementation of systems and project activities;
• Manages effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and administration of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure;
• Undertakes periodic review of ICT systems projects and procedures and recommends improvements;
• Ensuring Business continuity by performing regular data and application backups.

Vacancy Requirements:

• A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience    Mandatory
• Bachelor’s Degree in: Computer Science/Information CommunicationTechnology/Business Information Technology or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;    Mandatory
• Registered by a relevant professional body/ society where applicable    Mandatory
• Relevant ICT certification from recognized certification bodies    Mandatory
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution    Mandatory
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results    Mandatory
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya    Mandatory
• Excellent Communication & reporting skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal skills    Mandatory
• Analytical skills    Mandatory

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Job Purpose / Executive Summary
Finance and Accounts are responsible for all matters relating to efficient, effective and sustainable engagement and utilization of the Commission’s financial resources.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Entering financial data to appropriate accounts in an automated accounting system
• Preparing and submitting customer invoices
• Preparing and submitting of relevant with-holding and VAT payments to the Kenya Revenue Authority
• Coding and receiving payments
• Preparing of petty cash reimbursement payment vouchers
• Preparing and issuing of cheques
• Endorsing paid vouchers with payment dates, cheques numbers and paying bank
• Filing vouchers with the aim of effective retrieval
• Conducting monthly reconciliation of staff and supplier accounts
• Receiving and recording incoming payment requests from suppliers and customers and posting in incoming registers

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Finance/Accounts or its recognized equivalent qualifications OR Passed Part I of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination;    Mandatory
• Computer Proficiency Skills    Mandatory
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.    Mandatory
• Communication skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal skills    Mandatory
• Team player    Mandatory
• Organisational skills    Mandatory

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Job Purpose / Executive Summary
Accreditation officers are responsible for managing the accreditation process of universities and specialized degree awarding institutions and academic programmes in these institutions

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Spearheads identification of gaps and formulation and periodic review of regulations, standards and guidelines and other instruments used in programme accreditation;
• Overseeing training of peer reviewers;
• Coordinating the preparation of validation and accreditation reports;
• Providing custody for approved academic programmes;
• Assigning academic programmes to relevant officers for evaluation;
• Convening programme evaluation and site inspections Meetings; and
• Spearheading identification of gaps and formulation and periodic review of regulations, standards and guidelines and other instruments used in programme accreditation.
• Coordinating staff development and performance management in the department
• Providing advisory services to institutions on the process of institutional accreditation
• Liaising with the relevant department for the development of standards, guidelines and processes for institutional accreditation
• Making recommendations to the Commission on institutions to be considered for award of LIA and charter
• Recommending institutions for final inspection
• Coordinating the evaluation of institutions for purposes of advising on their suitability to offer university education
• Providing advisory services to the Commission on the accreditation of institutions
• Recommending peer reviewers for commissioning
• Coordinating staff development and performance management in the department
• Coordinating preparation of departmental budget, quarterly/annual work plans and procurement plans
• Spearheads identification of gaps and formulation and periodic review of regulations, standards and guidelines and other instruments used in programme accreditation;
• Overseeing training of peer reviewers;
• Coordinating the preparation of validation and accreditation reports;
• Providing custody for approved academic programmes;
• Assigning academic programmes to relevant officers for evaluation;
• Convening programme evaluation and site inspections Meetings; and
• Spearheading identification of gaps and formulation and periodic review of regulations, standards and guidelines and other instruments used in programme accreditation.
• Coordinating staff development and performance management in the department
• Providing advisory services to institutions on the process of institutional accreditation
• Liaising with the relevant department for the development of standards, guidelines and processes for institutional accreditation
• Making recommendations to the Commission on institutions to be considered for award of LIA and charter
• Recommending institutions for final inspection
• Coordinating the evaluation of institutions for purposes of advising on their suitability to offer university education
• Providing advisory services to the Commission on the accreditation of institutions
• Recommending peer reviewers for commissioning
• Coordinating staff development and performance management in the department
• Coordinating preparation of departmental budget, quarterly/annual work plans and procurement plans

Vacancy Requirements:

• A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience, five (5) years of which should be in a supervisory role    Mandatory
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Education, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution    Mandatory
• Masters Education, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.    Mandatory
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution    Mandatory
• Membership of relevant professional bodies and in good standing    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer applications    Mandatory
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.    Mandatory
• Communication and reporting skills    Mandatory
• Analytical skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal skills    Mandatory
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills    Mandatory
• Professionalism    Mandatory
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills    Mandatory
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi task    Mandatory

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Job Purpose / Executive Summary

• This job is responsible for ensuring that chartered Universities comply with the set standards to ensure provision of quality university education

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing policies, standards, guidelines and processes for quality university education
• Coordinating the auditing of university academic programmes
• Coordinating regular inspections to assure quality university education
• Monitoring compliance with set standards in chartered universities
• Overseeing regular institutional Audits
• Conducting impromptu quality audit/inspections
• Developing and implementing training programmes for Quality Assurance Directors of universities on the implementation of Internal Quality Assurance mechanism
• Monitoring the implementation of quality audit recommendations
• Coordinating the processing of applications for collaborations between foreign universities and local institutions
• Spearheading training of quality auditors and stakeholders' workshops
• Developing and implementing quarterly/ annual work plans
• Developing and implementing departmental budgets and procurement plans
• Providing secretarial services to the Quality Assurance Committee of the Commission
• Developing and implementing policies, standards, guidelines and processes for quality university education
• Coordinating the auditing of university academic programmes
• Coordinating regular inspections to assure quality university education
• Monitoring compliance with set standards in chartered universities
• Overseeing regular institutional Audits
• Conducting impromptu quality audit/inspections
• Developing and implementing training programmes for Quality Assurance Directors of universities on the implementation of Internal Quality Assurance mechanism
• Monitoring the implementation of quality audit recommendations
• Coordinating the processing of applications for collaborations between foreign universities and local institutions
• Spearheading training of quality auditors and stakeholders' workshops
• Developing and implementing quarterly/ annual work plans
• Developing and implementing departmental budgets and procurement plans
• Providing secretarial services to the Quality Assurance Committee of the Commission

Vacancy Requirements:

• A minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience, five (5) years of which should be in a management role    Mandatory
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Education, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution    Mandatory
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Education, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution    Mandatory
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution    Mandatory
• Membership to relevant professional bodies and in good standing    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer applications    Mandatory
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya    Mandatory
• Communication and reporting skills    Mandatory
• Teamwork    Mandatory
• Time management skills    Mandatory

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Job Purpose / Executive Summary

• Library Officers are responsible for the management of Library and Information Resource Centre at the Commission. Further, they will also co-ordinate evaluation of universities libraries and resources during the accreditation process and continuous m

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the evaluation of proposals for university libraries
• Assessing and recommending evaluated proposals for approval
• Overseeing library inspections and preparation of reports
• Preparing budgets for the department
• Developing and implementing the library strategic plan
• Providing advisory services to institutions on the process of library accreditation
• Liaising with the relevant department for the development of standards guidelines and processes for library accreditation
• Managing the Library and Information Resource Centre in the Commission
• Supervising technical services in the Commission Resource Centre - classification and cataloguing, indexing and abstracting of acquired information resources
• Training and sensitizing of CUE library users on information access
• Implementing the library development policy of the Commission
• Selecting of relevant information resources
• Inspecting of university libraries for accreditation and for quality assurance
• Overseeing the evaluation of proposals for university libraries
• Assessing and recommending evaluated proposals for approval
• Overseeing library inspections and preparation of reports
• Preparing budgets for the department
• Developing and implementing the library strategic plan
• Providing advisory services to institutions on the process of library accreditation
• Liaising with the relevant department for the development of standards guidelines and processes for library accreditation
• Managing the Library and Information Resource Centre in the Commission
• Supervising technical services in the Commission Resource Centre - classification and cataloguing, indexing and abstracting of acquired information resources
• Training and sensitizing of CUE library users on information access
• Implementing the library development policy of the Commission
• Selecting of relevant information resources
• Inspecting of university libraries for accreditation and for quality assurance

Vacancy Requirements:

• A minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience, five (5) years of which should be in a management role    Mandatory
• Bachelor's Degree Library and information service or its equivalent from ai.recognized institution    Mandatory
• Master’s degree in library and information service or its equivalent from a recognized institution    Mandatory
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution    Mandatory
• Membership to a professional body and in good standing    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer applications    Mandatory
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution    Mandatory
• Strategic leadership skills    Mandatory
• Financial management skills    Mandatory
• Networking skills    Mandatory

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Job Purpose / Executive Summary

• Accreditation officers are responsible for managing the accreditation process of universities and specialized degree awarding institutions and academic programmes in these institutions

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assessing academic programmes for compliance with the Commission's guidelines
• Coordinating training of peer reviewers
• Overseeing organization site visits
• Maintaining peer reviewers' database
• Ensuring identification of peer reviewers is done in accordance with established guidelines
• Following up with peer reviewers to ensure timely submission of evaluation reports
• Maintaining status reports on the evaluation of the academic programmes
• Preparing site inspection reports on academic programs for institutions
• Examining proposals for courses of study and course regulations submitted by Universities; and Preparation of documents for the facilitation of Panel Meetings, Curriculum Accreditation Sub-Committee Meetings, site inspections and programme accreditat
• Assessing academic programmes for compliance with the Commission's guidelines
• Coordinating training of peer reviewers
• Overseeing organization site visits
• Maintaining peer reviewers' database
• Ensuring identification of peer reviewers is done in accordance with established guidelines
• Following up with peer reviewers to ensure timely submission of evaluation reports
• Maintaining status reports on the evaluation of the academic programmes
• Preparing site inspection reports on academic programs for institutions
• Examining proposals for courses of study and course regulations submitted by Universities; and Preparation of documents for the facilitation of Panel Meetings, Curriculum Accreditation Sub-Committee Meetings, site inspections and programme accreditat

Vacancy Requirements:

• A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience    Mandatory
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Education, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution    Mandatory
• Membership to relevant professional bodies and in good standing    Mandatory
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer applications    Mandatory
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya    Mandatory 
• Analytical skills    Mandatory
• Communication and reporting skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal skill    Mandatory
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills    Mandatory

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Job Purpose / Executive Summary

• Corporate Communication Officers are responsible for managing strategic communications for the Commission, both internally and externally with an aim of enhancing organization’s visibility through proper cultivation, management and sustenance of mean

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting in writing press releases and distributing them to the Commission’s; stakeholders i. Assisting in writing press releases and distributing them to the Commission’s stakeholders
• Assisting in generating content for publishing in the Commission’s newsletters;
• Assisting in the dissemination of IEC materials within the Commission and maintain schedules for the same;
• Maintaining current news briefs and newsletters and availing the same for clients’ use;
• Providing administrative support to public relations departments by completing tasks such as filing, copying and fielding phone calls;
• Participating in organizing Meetings and booking Meetings rooms;
• Handling correspondence directed to Deputy Directors;
• Participating in brainstorming and planning sessions;
• Assisting in organizing and execution of PR events, campaigns etc.;
• Assisting in the distribution of the Commission’s IEC and branded materials to both internal and external stakeholders. both internal and external stakeholders. x. Assisting in the distribution of the Commission’s IEC and branded materials to both internal and external stakeholders.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Public Relations Management/Mass communication or its equivalent    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer applications    Mandatory
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the constitution    Mandatory
• Communication skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal skills    Mandatory
• Organizational skills    Mandatory

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Job Purpose / Executive Summary

• The Supply Chain Management Officers are responsible for offering the advice to Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer on all matters pertaining to Procurement by developing and guiding the implementation of policies for supply chain managemen

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Issuing and receiving stores items and maintaining the relevant records
• Undertaking reconciliation of records as necessary
• Arranging for disposal of obsolete stores and equipment in line with the relevant Act and regulations
• Conducting annual and periodic stock taking
• Maintaining inventory levels through stock control in accordance with the laid down regulations and procedures

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Purchasing and Supply, Procurement and Logistics or other related field    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer applications    Mandatory
• Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)/ Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) with a licence to operate    Mandatory
• Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution    Mandatory
• Communication skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal skills    Mandatory
• Ability to work under pressure    Mandatory

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Job Purpose / Executive Summary

• The Driving Function will entail driving duties; routine checks and maintenance of the vehicles; maintenance of work tickets; carrying out first aid; detecting and reporting any malfunctioning of the vehicles’ systems; security of the vehicles on and

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive the vehicle as authorized
• Routine checks and maintenance of the vehicle
• Ensure the safety of the vehicle, passengers and goods therein
• Maintain the work ticket for assigned vehicles
• Carrying out first aid in case of accident
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning vehicles systems
• Securing the vehicle while on and off the road
• Enhancing the safety of passengers and/or good
• Monitoring efficient and effective use of fuel
• Ensuring the cleanliness and overall maintenance of the vehicle
• Monitor deadlines for the vehicles insurance
• Report accidents, incidents and theft cases promptly

Vacancy Requirements:

• At least five (5) years driving experience    Mandatory
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D+ (plus) or its equivalent from a recognized institution    Mandatory 
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct    Mandatory
• First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. JohnsAmbulance or any other recognized institution    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer applications    Mandatory
• Customer care skills    Mandatory
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution    Mandatory
• Communication and reporting skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal skills    Mandatory
• Passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade I from the Ministry of Roads andPublic Works    Mandatory

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Job Purpose / Executive Summary

• Accreditation officers are responsible for managing the accreditation process of universities and specialized degree awarding institutions and academic programmes in these institutions

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluating proposals on proposed universities and preparing evaluation reports
• Coordinating training of peer reviewers
• Overseeing organization of inspections
• Preparing technical reports; evaluating proposals by institutions seeking to establish satellite campuses
• Evaluating proposals by institutions seeking collaboration on university education
• Preparing briefs on institutions seeking accreditation and upgrading in university education
• Evaluating institutional reports
• Maintaining status reports on the evaluation of the academic programmes

Vacancy Requirements:

• A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience    Mandatory 
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Education, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution    Mandatory
• Membership to relevant professional bodies and in good standing    Mandatory
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer applications    Mandatory
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.    Mandatory
• Communication and reporting skills    Mandatory
• Analytical skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal skill    Mandatory
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills    Mandatory