Curriculum Development & Transformation Lead - Curriculum Development/Studies

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Zetech University, is a private university located in Nairobi, Kenya. Zetech was founded by engineer Ken Mbiuki in 1999 and is registered by the Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology

JOB SUMMARY

Qualification and experienceA minimum of a relevant PhD, Masters and Bachelor's degree in Curriculum Development/Studies, Assessment, Education, Educational Measurement or a related discipline from a recognised University.Minimum 3 years progressive experience in higher education Curriculum Development, Reform, Accreditation, or Quality Assurance; experience with competence-based/Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) reforms is highly desirable.At least three (3) years of teaching/research experience at the university level as a Lecturer/Research Fellow and at least one year of management experience.A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer/Research Fellow, of which twenty-four (24) should be from refereed journal articles.Supervised at least two (2) postgraduate students to completion.Attracted research funds as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.Be registered by the relevant Professional BodyHas evidence of attending and contributing at academic conferences, seminars or workshops.   Demonstrated expertise in: Curriculum design and mapping to competencies. Continuous and formative assessment design, implementation, and scaling. Change management, organisational development, and stakeholder engagement in a university context.  Quality assurance, accreditation processes, and standards alignment at national and international levels. Resource planning, budgeting, and project/program management for large-scale reforms. Experience working within or with Kenyan higher education policy contexts and bodies, such as KICD and knowledge of National Qualification Frameworks is advantageous.Excellent facilitation, negotiation, and communication skills; ability to work with diverse academic and administrative audiences.Proficiency in data-driven decision making, M&E design, and utilisation of educational technology tools. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct a thorough review of the current undergraduate programmes across all faculties. Support the Deans of Schools and Heads of Departments in reconfiguring programmes from 4-year to 3-year structures while ensuring quality, equity, and employability. Map programmes to competencies, develop continuous and formative assessment strategies, and establish quality assurance mechanisms. Prepare the Universitys Resource Plan (Curriculum Materials, Staffing, Infrastructure, Digital Platforms, Assessment Systems, and Governance Structures) required to implement the reforms. Develop a 3-year (or phased) degree structure template for all disciplines, ensuring coherence with the national CBE framework. Design rubrics, portfolios, performance tasks, practicals, projects, and workplace-based (attachment/teaching practice)  assessments mapped to competencies. Conduct a needs assessment for human resources, including lecturer qualifications, teaching assistants, and industry mentors. Propose new or revised grading and progression schemes consistent with the CBE approach. Establish mechanisms for continuous improvement, including mid-course evaluations and annual programme reviews. Create a communications plan for ongoing updates to internal and external stakeholders, including CUE and the other regulators, such as the Nursing Council of Kenya and the Council for Legal Education. Develop a robust M&E framework with key performance indicators (KPIs), data collection methods, and reporting cycles. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor or as captured in your detailed job description. 

REQUIRED SKILLS

Content management, Research planning, Exam preparation and grading, Training delivery

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education