Quality Assurance Officer
Location
Arusha Mjini Arusha
Description
Qualifications, Knowledge and Essential Attributes:
Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in a relevant discipline: Project Planning and Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences, or any other relevant discipline knowledge in Statistics would be an added advantage. Master’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
APPLY FOR A JOB
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- At least 3 years in designing or implementing M&E processes, or a combination of training and experience in a reputable international organization (s)/projects (s).
- Experience and familiarity in designing, managing and /or evaluating projects such as World Bank, EU/AU projects and their policies and procedures
- Comprehensive background in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, including participatory data collection approaches
- Strong organizational and time management skills, self-motivation and ability to work under minimal supervision, including ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines when required.
- Confidence in dealing proactively with a range of project partners, including academic staff, students and diverse external clients, ability to motivate the team
- Proactive problem-solving skills and a flexible attitude
- Demonstrated commitment to professionalism with gender equality principles. Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and international teams
- Good analytical skills and ability to use essential computer software for data analysis ( R for statistics, SPSS, Excel etc)
- Willingness to learn new skills and adapt within the role
- Certified Quality Assurance will be an added advantage including Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer, Quality Improvement Associate, Six Sigma.
- Managing day to day activities related to quality assurance
- Responsible in monitoring and reporting on the quality of education and research activities of the centre is compliant as per the quidelines
- Provide support in identifying training needs and organize training interventions to meet quality standards
- Interpret and implement quality assurance standards in line with project requirments
- Evaluate adequacy of quality assurance standards
- Devise sampling procedures and directions for recording and reporting quality data
- Document internal audits and other quality assurance activities
- Collect and compile statistical quality data, analyze data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system
- Develop, recommend and monitor corrective and preventive actions
- Prepare reports to communicate outcomes of quality activities
- Evaluate audit findings and implement appropriate corrective action
- Assure ongoing compliance with quality as per project requirements
- Draft quality assurance policies and procedures
- Ensure that the quality assurance checklists/inspections are conducted regularly
- Coordinate and support on-site audits conducted by external providers
- Coordinating audit processes as per the guideline
- Contributing to quality development activities through identifying good practices and development needs arising from the reviews for attention
- Provides substantive guidance on monthly, quarterly and annual reports
- Other duties as assigned by the Centre Management
MODE OF JOB APPLICATION
Applications should be sent by either e-mail or via post address and should be addressed to:
Deputy Vice Chancellor-Planning, Finance and Administration,
The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology,
P.O. Box 447,
ARUSHA, TANZANIA.
E-mail: [email protected]
Please mention the vacancy position in the e-mail header
- A cover letter in which you describe your abilities and motivation,
- Most recent Curriculum Vitae
- Certified photocopies of relevant certificates and academic transcripts
- Contact details: Telephone, E-mail and Postal Address
- Individuals currently employed in the Public Service should route their applications through their employers
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