Director, Accreditation & QA Job KASNEB

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HRM/AQA/DAQA/1/2026

Job Specification

• Reporting to the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, the Director, Accreditation and Quality Assurance will be responsible for overseeing the accreditation of training institutions and quality assurance of all examination processes.

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Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• Coordinating accreditation assessment, monitoring and reviews;
• Coordinating quality assurance of examination processes and activities;
• Overseeing analysis of examinations results and preparation of performance reports and recommendations to guide future improvements;
• Reviewing controls in place to safeguard the security and integrity of examinations;
• Reviewing the implementation and improvement of Quality Management System;
• Coordinate the development and implementation of policies relating to accreditation;
• Oversee the development of accreditation criteria;
• Coordinate development of guidelines for syllabi delivery for accredited institutions;
• Oversee the review accreditation standards and ensure compliance;
• Communicate accreditation assessment findings to applicants;
• Create public awareness of accredited training institutions; and
• Coordinate risk management of the accreditation and quality assurance processes.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this level an officer must have: –

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years’ work experience three (3) of which must have been in the grade of at least Deputy Director or in comparable position;
• Bachelors degree in Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Education, Finance, Law, Information Communication Technology, Forensic examination or other relevant field from a recognised institution;
• Master’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Education, Finance, Law, Information Communication Technology, Forensic examination or other relevant field from a recognised institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable;
• Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution;
• A valid practicing certificate where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated outstanding managerial and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results

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How to Apply

Please note that:

• Canvassing in any form shall lead to automatic disqualification.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to present the originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and testimonials at the time of the interview.
• The job descriptions and specifications are available on the KASNEB website.
• A candidate applying for more than one position is encouraged to list the positions in their application letter in order of preference.
• It is a criminal offence to present forged or falsified certificates or documents.
• Successful candidates (those appointed to the advertised positions) shall be required to submit the following documents prior to the issuance of the offer of appointment, in compliance with Chapter Six 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)

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the email address ceo@kasneb.or.ke attaching certified copies of: curriculum vitae, copies of academic transcripts, academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card and testimonials. Provide in your detailed curriculum vitae the names and contact addresses of three (3) referees. The applications should reach the undersigned not later than Monday, 23rd February 2026. The application letter must clearly indicate the “REFERENCE NUMBER” of the position applied for and be addressed to:

Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
KASNEB
P.O. Box 41362 – 00100
NAIROBI, KENYA