The National University of Lesotho
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| POSITION | Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) |
| POST NO. | 2026 |
| DEPARTMENT/SECTION | Development Planning |
| RESPONSIBLE TO | Director – Development Planning |
| LOCATION | National University of Lesotho (Roma) |
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
Under the direct supervision of the Director Development Planning (DDP), QAS provides initiatives in quality assurance in all matters related to academic practices and support services in the National University of Lesotho. S/He is expected to build extensive knowledge on higher education regulations and good practice in the enhancement of academic quality and standards, collaborative engagement and continuous improvement of academic practices, in line with the University Strategic Plan, the requirements of the Council on Higher Education, and international trends.
A minimum of a postgraduate qualification incorporating Monitoring and Evaluation (a specialisation in Educational Management and/or Quality Management will be an added advantage). Applicants should also demonstrate the initiative and commitment to develop even further in the intensive field of Quality Assurance in Higher Education.
Experience: Minimum 2 years’ intensive exposure to Quality Assurance, Accreditation and Institutional Evaluation related activities in Higher Education with demonstration of managing institutional data and conducting research will be added advantage. A successful candidate should be able to demonstrate substantial knowledge base of QA best practices and/or institutional evaluation, as well as deep familiarity with the national and regional regulatory landscape, and/or accreditation processes in higher education. Extensive experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods and familiarity with data analysis software packages are essential.
Key Competencies
- Providing initiative in the development, implementation and review of the University Policies and Procedures related to Quality Assurance.
- Facilitating the development and periodic review of new and existing programmes in line with national, regional and international trends and policy directions.
- Coordinating the development, facilitation, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and review of the Support Services Quality Assurance Mechanisms.
- Facilitating Institutional compliance towards the Higher Education Act and related national and regional higher education policies and initiatives.
- Liaising with both internal and external statutory organisations/bodies such as Faculties, Departments, the Academic Planning Committee, Senate and its Committees, Council on Higher Education and other professional bodies on relevant matters.
- Coordinating with and advising partner institutions on programme design, assessment, and periodic programme monitoring and evaluation arising from internal and external requirements for compliance and continuous improvement.
- Developing instruments and coordinating institutional surveys relating to Institutional quality.
Remuneration:
The University offers salaries and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Employment type
Permanent and pensionable/gratuitable terms for Locals, and Two Years Contract for Non-Locals with a possibility of renewal.
Information required from candidates
- Signed application letters stating relevant qualifications and experience and provide other information that will assist the University to determine the candidate’s suitability for the position;
- Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for;
- Provide current CV’s (including telephone and e-mail contact details) and certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts;
- Provide names and contact details of three (3) contactable professional referees;
- Certified copy of an Identity Document.
All applications should be e-mailed to [email protected] and addressed to:
Director – Human Resources
National University of Lesotho
Roma 180 – Maseru, LESOTHO
The closing date for receiving full applications for the position is 22nd April, 2025.
NB. ALL THE ATTACHMENTS (APPLICATION LETTER, CV, CERTIFICATES, & ID) SHOULD BE COMBINED AND EMAILED AS ONE PDF DOCUMENT
DISCLAIMER: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from the University within three months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.