Assistant Commission Secretary - Quality Assurance Standardization, Recognition And Equation Of Qualifications (Sreq) Job Grade Cue 4

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -   

• Disseminating information on recognition and equation of degrees, diplomas and certificates conferred or awarded by foreign and private universities;   
• Implementing guidelines for Recognition and Equation of degrees, diplomas and certificates conferred or accredited by Local, Foreign Universities and Institutions;   
• Evaluating applications for licensing from student recruitment agencies;  
• Designing instruments for licensing of student recruitment agencies;  
• Advising on licensing of student recruitment agencies operating in Kenya and activities by foreign institutions;  
• Coordinating the collection of data on qualifications and student recruitment agencies;  
• Conducting quality audits on student recruitment agencies and preparing reports;  
• Developing of quarterly/ annual work plans; and  
• Preparing departmental budgets and procurement plans.  

Person Specifications  
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:  

• At least eight (8) years’ experience three (3) of which must be in a supervisory role;  
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Education, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;  
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks form a recognized institution;  
• Membership to relevant professional bodies and in good standing;  
• Proficiency in computer applications;  
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.  

Key Competencies and skills  

• Communication and reporting skills; 
• Teamwork; 
• Time management skills;   
• Organization and inter personal skill; 
• Negotiation skills; 
• Dispute resolution skills; and vii. Analytical skills.   

Application Procedure

• Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Careers portal available on CUE website.
• Shortlisted candidates will be expected to bring the original certificates for verification during the interview.
• All applications to reach the Commission on or before 2nd June, 2026 at 5.00 p.m East Africa time.

The Successful 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).