Inter-University Council for East Africa Chief Principal Quality Assurance and Qualifications Framework Jobs in Uganda
Inter-University Council for East Africa Chief Principal Quality Assurance and Qualifications Framework Jobs in Uganda
Job SummaryMinimum Job RequirementsAcademic QualificationsMust have a PhD from a recognized institution
Work Experience
Have at least ten years’ experience in teaching and/or research, of which 5 years at the rank of Senior Lecturer or equivalent in a recognized higher education institution.
or
Have ten years of experience in Management of Quality Assurance and/or Qualifications Framework at National Council/Commissions for Higher Education, of which 5 years at least at a rank of Director at the National Council/Commission for Higher Education.
Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Overseeing strategic development, implementation of quality assurance and qualifications framework activities and carrying out monitoring and evaluation processes.
Overseeing the development of regional policies for effective operationalization of the EAC Common Higher Education Area.
Mobilizing resources for quality assurance and qualifications framework activities.
Keeping himself/herself abreast with international developments in quality assurance and qualifications framework and accordingly informing higher education institutions and national commissions and councils for higher education in the EAC Partner States
Organizing dialogue and advocacy forums on harmonization of higher education systems in the Community.
Organizing dialogue and advocacy forums on operationalization of the EAC Common higher Education Area.
Promoting curricula reforms in order to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge which meet the needs of employers as well as self-employment in accordance with development plans of the Community
Developing and implementing regional projects on quality assurance and qualifications framework
Any other duty that s/he may be assigned by Deputy Executive Secretary – HERSS
Key Performance Indicators
• Qualifications Framework developed and operationalized
• Number and type(s) of quality assurance standards and guidelines developed and operationalized
• Number of quality assurance modules developed, published and utilized
• Status of the development of quality assurance systems in higher education institutions in the region
• Number of dialogue forums on quality assurance and
qualifications framework held
• Number of projects/programmes developed and funded
Required Skills
Project management, Market research, intelligence, Stakeholder communication, Process development, Quality control and supervision
Education
Post-graduate education
Applications are invited from qualified individuals from the EAC Partner States.
Candidates from the Republics of South Sudan, Rwanda, Kenya and Burundi are especially encouraged to apply since the recruitment will be subjected to the EAC Quota System.
Tenure and Remuneration
As per the EAC Staff Rules and Regulations, the successful applicant for this post shall serve for a five-year term renewable once.
A comprehensive remuneration package commensurate with the EAC Professional Job Grades and Diplomatic status shall be offered to the suitable candidate.
Additional details on these packages may be obtained from the undersigned.
Age Limit
Applicants should not be more than 55 years as the EAC retirement age is 60 years.
Notification
The successful candidate shall be notified of his/her appointment by the 2nd week of April to give him/her enough time to also give notice to his/her employer.
Submission of Applications
Application forms should be downloaded and filled online accompanied by the following:
Certified copies of the applicant’s degree awards
Up to date and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
Addresses of three referees, one of which should be of the current immediate supervisor.
Any other relevant supporting documents
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Inter-University Council for East Africa Chief Principal Quality Assurance and Qualifications Framework Jobs in Uganda
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