Job Description
DIRECTOR, TECHNICAL SERVICES,
KNQA GRADE 2 - ONE (1) POST. REF. NO -KNQA/NO.1/2021
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -
i. Twelve (12) years relevant work experience ten (10) of which must have been in top
management;
ii. Bachelor degree (KNQF Level 7 or equivalent) in Education, Engineering, Architecture or related field from
a recognized university in Kenya;
iii. Master’s Degree (KNQF Level 9) in Curriculum Development, Quality Assurance, Assessment and
Examination or Higher Education from a recognized university in Kenya ;
iv. Doctorate Degree (KNQF Level 10) in Curriculum Development, Quality Assurance, Assessment and
Examination or Higher Education from a recognized university in Kenya is an added
advantage;
v. Professional qualification and membership where applicable;
vi. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
vii. Proficiency in computer applications;
Key Duties and Responsibilities
i. Co-coordinating and supervising the development of policies on national
qualifications;
ii. Developing a framework for the development of an accreditation system on
qualifications;
iii. Developing a system for assessment of national qualifications;
iv. Developing and review inter-relationships and linkages across national qualifications
in consultation with stakeholders, relevant institutions and agencies;
v. Maintaining a national database of national qualifications;
vi. Publishing manuals, codes and guidelines on national qualifications;
vii. Advising and supporting any person, body or institution which is responsible for the
award of national qualifications;
viii. Publishing an annual report on the status of national qualifications;
ix. Setting standards and benchmarks for qualifications and competencies including
skills, knowledge, attitudes and values;
x. Defining the levels of qualifications and competencies;
xi. Providing for the recognition of attainment or competencies including skills,
knowledge, attitudes and values;
xii. Facilitating linkages, credit transfers and exemptions and a vertical and horizontal
mobility at all levels to enable entry, re-entry and exit;
Salary Scale (KSH) Kshs. 158,435 - Kshs 243,982 pm
Leave Entitlement 30 Days per financial year
Terms of Service Five (5) years Contract renewable once subject
to satisfactory performance
xiii. Conducting research on equalization of qualifications;
xiv. Establishing standards for harmonization and recognition of national and foreign
qualifications;
xv. Building confidence in the national qualifications system that contributes to the
national economy;
xvi. Providing pathways that support the development and maintenance of flexible access
to qualifications;
xvii. Promoting the recognition of national qualifications internationally.
Key Competencies and skills
i. Analytical skills;
ii. Creative and innovative thinking;
iii. Mobilization skills;
iv. Interpersonal skills;
v. Leadership skills;
vi. Negotiation skills;
vii. Ability to networking and building linkages;
viii. Conversant with PFM Act