The Senior Quality Assurance Officer (Quality Assurance) will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the quality standards of university education through auditing, compliance monitoring, and peer reviewer coordination. This role involves developing schedules for quality audits, identifying and liaising with peer reviewers, and preparing documentation for university rankings.
Duties and Responsibilities
Developing schedules for quality audits and harmonization of minimum standards for academic programmes.
Identifying and liaising with peer reviewers on external quality auditing and harmonization of minimum standards for academic programmes.
Making requests and following up on payment of peer reviewers.
Developing schedules for monitoring internal quality assurance systems.
Organizing monitoring of compliance to university education policies and standards.
Drafting communication/letters for feedback to stakeholders with regard to compliance.
Preparing documentation to facilitate ranking of universities.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
At least four (4) years’ experience in a relevant field.
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
Membership to relevant professional bodies and in good standing.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Key Competencies and Skills
Communication and reporting skills.
Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Time management and organizational skills.
Negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
Analytical skills.
Application Requirements
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide the following documents before the award of offer in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:
Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Careers portal available on the CUE website at https://imis.cue.or.ke. All applications must reach the Commission on or before 2nd June, 2026 at 5.00 p.m. East Africa Time.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Careers portal available on the CUE website at https://imis.cue.or.ke.
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to bring original certificates for verification during the interview. All applications must reach the Commission on or before 2nd June, 2026 at 5.00 p.m. East Africa time.
