The Commission for University Education was established by an Act of Parliament, Universities Act, No. 42 of 2012 as the successor to the Commission for Higher Education which was established under Universities Act Cap 210B of 1985. This was to address the need to regulate, coordinate and assure quality in university education as a result of growth and expansion of the university sub sector in Kenya. The Commission was established as a body corporate to make better provisions for the advancement of quality university education in the country. Vision Accessible, relevant and sustainable quality university education Mission To regulate and assure quality university education by setting standards and monitoring compliance to achieve global competitiveness Mandate To promote the objectives of university education, by regulating and accrediting universities and programmes, among other functions Corporate Values and Principles 1.Professionalism; 2.Integrity; 3.Teamwork; 4.Accountability; and 5.Responsiveness Quality Policy Statement The Commission is committed to ensuring increased access to sustainable quality university education and training through planning, coordination, resource mobilization, quality assurance enhancement and information service. In pursuit of this commitment the Commission shall: 1.Endeavour to understand customer requirements and their challenges; 2.Meet and strive to exceed customer expectations; 3.Ensure that the quality objectives are implemented, monitored and reviewed regularly; 4.Align its quality management system with statutory, regulatory and ISO 9001:2008 requirements; 5.Communicate the policy within the organization and ensure it is reviewed for continued suitability Functions The Commission for University Act No. 42 of 2012 stipulates the specific function of the Commission is as follows: 1.Promote the objectives of university education; 2.Advise the Cabinet Secretary on policy relating to university education; 3.Promote, set standards and assure relevance in the quality of university education; 4.Monitor and evaluate the state of university education systems in relation to the national development goals; 5.License any student recruitment agencies operating in Kenya and any activities by foreign institutions; 6.Develop policy for criteria and requirements for admission to universities; 7.Recognize and equate degrees, diplomas and certificates conferred or awarded by foreign universities and institutions in accordance with the standards and guidelines set by the Commission from time to time; 8.Undertake or cause to be undertaken, regular inspections, monitoring and evaluation of universities to ensure compliance with set standards and guidelines; 9.Collect, disseminate and maintain data on university education; 10.Accredit universities in Kenya; 11.Regulate university education in Kenya; 12.Accredit and inspect university programmes in Kenya; 13.Promote quality research and innovation; and 14.Perform such other functions and exercise such other powers as the Commission may deem necessary for the proper discharge of its mandate under the Act. Authority of the Commission The Commission shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and capable, in its corporate name, of: 1.suing and being sued; 2.taking, purchasing, or otherwise acquiring, holding, charging and disposing of movable and immovable property, and 3.doing or performing all such other things or acts necessary for the proper performance of its functions under this Act as may lawfully be done or performed by a body corporate. Job Specifications  Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:  Arranging the business of the Board and keeping records of the proceedings;  Providing advice on legal and corporate matters to the CUE through interpretation and writing legal opinions;  Providing secretariat services to the Board;  Ensuring compliance with statutes, regulations and procedures;  Formulating legal opinions and reports on various issues affecting the Board;  Formulating, vetting, reviewing, negotiating contracts, leases, agreements and memorandums of understanding;  Reviewing the Board’s legal framework and advising on levels of compliance by sector players;  Coordinating formulating and reviewing the Board’s policies to ensure that they are in line with relevant laws and Government Circulars;  Coordinating litigation management by liaising with the office of the Attorney;  Ensuring adequate representation of the Board;  Ensuring that requisite information and evidence on legal matters involving the Board is complied with and proper instructions issued to the office of Attorney General;  Negotiating disputes with a view to settling them out of court;  Coordinating legal audits to measure the Board’s level of compliance with various legal requirements;  Identifying legal risks and advising on mitigation measures;  Management and coordination of the Division including coaching and mentorship of Divisional staff;  Setting of performance targets, work plans, managing, supervising and developing staff for the legal services unit; and  Representing the Board in legal fora.  Person Specifications  For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -  At least twelve (12) years relevant experience, five (5) years of which should  have been at the level of senior management in a comparable institution;  Bachelors of Laws (LL. B) degree from a recognized institution;  Masters degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent qualification from a recognized  institution;  Post graduate Diploma in Law (Advocates Training Programme) from the Kenya School of Law;  Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya  A valid practicing certificate;  Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Institute of Certified  Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPS (K);  Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;  Proficiency in computer applications;  Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results; and  Fulfilled the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.  Key competencies and skills  Analytical skills;  Communication skills;  Strategic and innovative thinking;  Interpersonal skills; and  Negotiation skills.