Job Description
1. Advise on all matters related to Institution Licensing & Accreditation in Higher Education;
2. Contribute to the development and review of standards for accrediting institutions of Higher Learning and educational standards of institutions of Higher learning;
3. Plan and organize the activities related to accreditation of a new Private Institution of Higher Learning, upgrading the level of Teaching, opening a new branch campus, a College, a School, a Faculty or an Affiliated Research Institute and new academic programs;
4. Contribute to monitoring of the implementation of Rwanda Education law, Rwanda Qualification Framework and the established Norms and Standards;
5. Ensure that the Code of Practice, Regulations and guidelines related to institutional licensing and accreditation are timely reviewed and updated;
6. Conduct the assessment and verification on compliance to admission and graduation criteria;
7. Provide Support in the preparation, organization of training and workshop for capacity enhancement in Accreditation and Licensing;
8. Prepare weekly, monthly, Quarterly and Annually reports regarding the Institutional Licensing & Accreditation activities;
9. Perform any other duties assigned by his or her supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Planning
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Education Sciences
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Education Policy
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Education Planning
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Education
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Education
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Special Education
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Education Policy
3 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Resource management skills
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Analytical skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in Kinyaranda English and or French knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage
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Knowledge and understanding of the Rwanda Education Sector
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Knowledge of higher education quality assurance
