Commission for University Education Jobs in Kenya - Assistant Commission Secretary (Inspection), Internal Auditor, Assistant Legal Officer and Supervisor

The Commission for University Education (CUE) is a State Corporation established by an Act of Parliament (The Universities Act 2012) to promote and oversee the development of quality and relevant university education through accreditation, regular inspections, monitoring and evaluations; collection, dissemination and maintenance of data and promotion of quality research and innovations.

Assistant Commission Secretary (Inspection)

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Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Senior Assistant Commission Secretary, Inspection the officer will have the following responsibilities:

• Collect, analyze and maintain data on status of institutions;
• Maintain a databank of peer reviewers; preparing inspection documents and editing reports; examining proposal for completeness and overall agreement with guidelines;
• Provide progress reports to clients on the evaluation status of their proposals;
• Prepare accreditation tools/instrument and registers and departmental meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Served for a minimum period of six (6) years as an Accreditation Officer in the public/private sector in Educational institution , Curriculum Development and Implementation, Quality Assurance or related field;

Internal Auditor

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1 Post
 

Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Chief Internal Audit the officer will have the following responsibilities:

• Carry out periodic audits of the Commission’s systems
• Evaluate and implement audit reports;
• Manage procurement plans, budgets and work schedules;
• Enforce compliance with existing policies, regulations, instructions and procedures
• Prepare audit reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in any of the following: Economics, Commerce (Finance or Accounting Option) Business Administration (Accounting Option), Business Management, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) or Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) certification or its recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or its recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• A sound knowledge of government auditing regulations and laws;
• Served in the grade of Senior Internal Auditor, or in a comparable and relevant position for at least three (3) years;
• Demonstrated professional competence and achievement of performance targets.

Assistant Legal Officer

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1 Post
 

Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Legal Officer the holder will have the following responsibilities:

• Draft local agreements and contractual documents;
• Advise Commission or, Commission agents on the interpretation on legal matters;
• Administer Wealth Declaration Forms of staff in public Universities and the Commission;
• Undertake research on assigned legal issues;
• Represent the Commission in courts of law as and when necessary.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized institution with at least three (3) years working experience in a legal related field;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Council for Legal Education;
• Been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• A current practicing certificate and or exemption certificate from the Government or relevant statutory body;
• Served in the grade of Legal Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in a public or private sector organization for at least three (3) years;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Supervisor

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Responsibilities
 

Reporting to Assistant Commission Secretary (Administration) will have the following responsibilities

• Supervise junior staff on routine basis.
• Enhance ground and office cleanliness.
• Supervise transport services.
• Ensure that the Commission premises and all property are secure.
• Maintain the Commission’s daily occurrence book.
• Distribute and ensure proper usage of cleaning material.

Required Qualifications

• At least a KCSE (aggregate C) or its equivalent with credits in Mathematics and English.
• Diploma in Criminology or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in First Aid from a recognized institution;
• A current Certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police Service;
• Professional training in security work/matters from the Kenya Police Service or the Armed Forces at the rank of Inspector/Lieutenant and above and
• Proficiency in Computer Applications.

The Commission for University Education offers competitive salary and benefits.
 

If you meet the above criteria and you are interested in working with the Commission to promote quality university education send your application with detailed curriculum vitae, references and day time telephone on or before Wednesday, 8th May 2013 to:
 

Commission Secretary/CEO
Commission for University Education
Redhill Road, off Limuru Road, Gigiri
P.O. Box 54999-00200
Nairobi, Kenya,
 

You can also visit our website www.cue.or.ke
 

The Commission for University Education is an equal opportunities employer.
 

Qualified women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.