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Background Information


The Inter-University Council for East Africa IUCEA is a strategic
institution of the East African Community EAC responsible for coordinating
the development of human resources and research in the EAC Higher Education
Institutions. The main objectives of IUCEA are to; i facilitate networking
among universities in East Africa, and with universities outside the region;
ii provide a forum for discussion on a wide range of academic and other
matters relating to higher education in East Africa; and iii facilitate
maintenance of internationally comparable education standards in East Africa
so as to promote the region’s global competitiveness in higher education.

In order to fulfil its current mandate and to meet all its objectives and
planned activities, IUCEA now wishes to recruit staff at the Secretariat for
the posts;

Position Title Chief Principal Quality Assurance and Qualifications
Framework P4 ,

Grade P4 Unit Quality Assurance and Qualifications Framework

Job Reports to Deputy Executive Secretary – HERSS

Job Supervises Senior Quality Assurance and Standards Officer and Senior
Qualifications Framework Officer.

Job Purpose The job holder will provide strategic leadership and
management in the process of development and implementation of quality
assurance guidelines and standards, and qualifications framework strategies,
policies and guidelines. Subsequently, the job holder will collate policies,
guidelines and standards on quality assurance and qualifications framework for
operationalization of the East African Community Common Higher Education Area.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Overseeing strategic development, implementation of quality assurance and qualifications framework activities and carrying out monitoring and evaluation processes.
2. 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.

1. 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
2. Organizing dialogue and advocacy forums on harmonization of higher education systems in the Community.
3. 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 ix. Any other duty that s/he may be assigned by Deputy Executive Secretary – HERSS

Key Performance Indicators

-->Qualifications Framework developed and operationalized
-->Number and types 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

Minimum Job Requirements a Academic Qualifications

Must have a PhD from a recognized institution

1. b Work Experience

1. 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

1. 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.


1. c Key Competencies

-->Must have sound knowledge of quality assurance in higher education
-->Have sound knowledge of program development and evaluation
-->Have sound knowledge on institutional evaluation
-->Have clear understanding of the basic mission of higher education institutions
-->Be conversant with academic programs in higher education institutions and the multiple challenges and global pressures facing them
-->Have knowledge on tracer study processes
-->Have good interpersonal and communication skills
-->Have sound computer knowledge and skills

Description of the Positions https//iucea.org/tors-vacancy/
DOWBLOAD HERE the full terms of reference for the vacant positions.
https//iucea.org/tors-vacancy/

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 2 nd
week of April to give him/her enough time to also give notice to his/her
employer.

Submission of Applications
The deadline for submission of application forms to the IUCEA Secretariat is
Monday 1 st February 2021 . 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



Apply Today Through










Email recruit@iucea.org

Applications marked **“APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF …….** **Complete the online
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]https//forms.gle/Jd3gkQw1mrm3Kuf9A / [ https//bit.ly/3aAnZ4X
]https//bit.ly/3aAnZ4X and submit application documents electronically to
the following address **

The Executive Secretary

Inter-University Council for East Africa

P.O. Box 7110, Kampala, Uganda

Tel +256 414 256 251/2

E-mail **recruit@iucea.org**

[ ** Submit your CV and Application on Company Website Click Here **
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**The deadline for submitting the application is 01 February, 2021** **NOTE
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* **All candidates who applied for the re-advertised positions earlier are encouraged to re-apply.**



* **IUCEA will not accept hand-delivered applications. Applicants must complete application forms as indicated above.**



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