Qualifications Framework Officers at Kenya National Qualifications Authority

The Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)  seeks to recruit highly motivated, visionary, dynamic and results oriented candidates for the positions of Qualifications Framework Officers in Nairobi.

KNQA is established by the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF) Act Cap 214 under the Ministry of Education whose mandate is to help coordinate and harmonize education, training, assessment and quality assurance of all qualifications awarded in the country; establishment and mainte-nance of the Kenya National Qualifications Database with the view to improving quality, visibility, and international comparability of qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK OFFICER - STANDARDS AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

Number of Posts: 1
Directorate: STANDARDS AND ALIGNMENT

Key Responsibilities

1. Conducting assessment and evaluating applications for recognition of prior learning;
2. Evaluating, reporting, and initiating reviews of regulations, policies, guidelines, and tools on SEREQ;
3. Participating in the development of Standards, guidelines, and tools on assessment of national qualifications;
4. Developing and maintaining the Kenya Credit Accumulation and Transfer System (KCATs);
5. Monitoring implementation of standards on national qualifications;
6. Developing standards, guidelines, procedures and tools for alignment and validation of qualifications;
7. Oversight of implementation of the standards and guidelines on alignment and Validation;
8. Managing panels established to develop and/or review various standards and guidelines on qualifications;
9. Documentation of qualification equivalences;
10. Creating linkages to build public confidence in national qualifications;
11. Protect client data; and
12. Budgeting for and managing the activities of the department.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields - Education, Economics, Business, Architecture, Engineering, Statistics, Social Sciences, Science or related field from a recognized institution; and
2. Computer literacy

QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK OFFICER - REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION

Number of Posts: 2
Directorate: Policy and Registration Directorate

Key Responsibilities

1. Collecting and collating data for the national database of qualifications-awarding institutions accredited in Kenya;
2. Initiating the development of guidelines and tools for accreditation purposes;
3. Supporting institutions and individuals on accreditation of qualifications-awarding institutions;
4. Evaluating applications for assessment and drafting the reports;
5. Processing applications of peer reviewers and facilitators;
6. Organizing accreditation training and other workshops;
7. Undertaking technical/full inspections and preparing reports;
8. Analyzing self-evaluation by institutions and reporting;
9. Updating the database of accreditation and registration peer reviewers;
10. Monitoring and reporting on implementation of policies, regulations and guidelines on registration and accreditation; and
11. Monitoring and reporting on implementation of policies, regulations and guidelines on registration & accreditation of qualifications awarding institutions.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Education, Economics, Business, Architecture, Engineering, Statistics, Social Sciences, Science or related field from a recognized institution; and
2. Computer literacy

QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK OFFICER - ADVOCACY AND CAPACITY BUILDING

Number of Posts: 2
Directorate: Policy and Registration Directorate

Key Responsibilities

1. Implementing Advocacy and Capacity Building strategies relating to Qualifications;
2. Carrying out regular stakeholder engagement to support continuous improvement and implementation of the framework in the country;
3. Implementing Capacity Building programs;
4. Liaising with bodies involved in education and specifically QFs to promote synergy and efficiency; and
5. Creating and maintaining national and international collaborations in support of the KNQF; and
6. Organizing annual meetings and conferences to discuss the same.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Education, Economics, Business, Architecture, Engineering, Statistics, Social Sciences, Science or related field from a recognized institution; and
2. Computer literacy;

Remuneration & Benefits

Salary Scale: KES 54,164 – 72,695 per month
House Allowance: KES 35,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: KES 8,000 p.m.
Leave Entitlement: 30 days per financial year
Terms of Service: Permanent
Grade: KNQA GRADE 6

Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026

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