Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) – Registration and Accreditation Officers wanted

Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) is a parastatal under the Ministry of Tertiary Education Research Science and Technology. It draws its mandate from the BQA Act No.24 of 2013. Its main objectives are to provide for and maintain a National Credit and Qualifications Framework (NCQF) and to coordinate the Education, Training and Skills Development Quality Assurance System.

BQA invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the following position:

REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION OFFICERS (General Education)

Job Summary:

To register and accredit Education and Training providers, accredit learning programmes to promote the delivery of quality education and training in General Education (GE).

Main Duties

– Undertake the registration and accreditation process in accordance with the set procedures and guidelines.

– Liaise with National Credit and Qualifications Framework (NCQF) Services on any aspects of registration and accreditation that require their clarification or advice, and ensure compliance with the NCQF.
– Advise and guide applicants on any matters regarding registration and accreditation.
– Select and set up registration and accreditation Panels, with external subject matter specialists as members, to evaluate applications.
– Accompany the Panels on site visits to validate and seek any further information deemed appropriate.
– Participate in the Quality Assurance Committee of the Board, if required, for vetting and approval of registration and accreditation decisions based on Panels’ findings and recommendations.
– Keep accurate and up-to-date records, physical and electronic, of registered education and training providers and accredited learning programmes

– Prepare regular registration and accreditation reports and submit to head of Registration and Accreditation for review.
– Conduct research on best practice to improve registration and accreditation.

Key Performance Indicators

Efficient and effective registration and accreditation process which is expeditious, transparent, and fair/impartial.

Position Requirements:

Education

At least a Degree in Education Management from a recognised institution or any other relevant qualification acceptable to BQA

Experience

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in registration, accreditation and/or quality assurance. Experience in quality assurance within an Education and Training environment (GE, TVET and/or HE) will be an added advantage.

Required Competencies

– Knowledge of the provisions of the National Credit and Qualifications Framework
– Knowledge of Education and Training sector policies/strategies in Botswana.
– Knowledge of quality assurance processes.
– Knowledge of relevant legislations and regulations governing the sector.
– Computer literate and experience with systems and applications in the specific work area.

Other competencies
– Creativity, innovation, flexibility and analytical thinking.
– Results oriented and performance driven.
– Decisiveness and assertiveness.
– Communication, influence, impact.
– Service oriented and client focus.
– Teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Remuneration

BQA offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities and challenges of the job.

Terms of employment
– Fixed term contract of 1-5 years for Managerial Positions and above and – Permanent and Pensionable terms for officer positions and below.

– Application procedure
-Applications with CVs, list of Referees and certified copies of certificates and Omang should be forwarded on or before Friday 8 June 2018 to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Botswana Qualifications Authority
Private Bag BO 340
Gaborone

Physical Address:
BQA Offices
Office No. S33 (2nd Floor)
Plot 66450, Block 7, Gaborone
Tel: 365 7200

N.B. For Registration and Accreditation Officer positions, applicants should specify the stream they are applying for e.g. (GE or HE). Applicants who do not specify the stream will not be considered.