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.Duties and responsibilities will entail: -   Assisting in writing press releases and distributing them to the Commission’s stakeholders;  Assisting in generating content for publishing in the Commission’s newsletters;  Assisting in the dissemination of IEC materials within the Commission and maintain schedules for the same;  Maintaining current news briefs and newsletters and availing the same for clients’ use;  Providing administrative support to public relations departments by completing tasks such as filing, copying and fielding phone calls;   Participating in organizing meetings and booking meetings rooms;  Handling correspondence directed the department;   Participating in brainstorming and planning sessions;  Assisting in organizing and execution of PR events, campaigns etc.; and   Assisting in the distribution of the Commission’s IEC and branded materials to both internal and external stakeholders.    Persons Specification   For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -   Diploma in Public Relations Management/Mass communication or its equivalent;  Proficiency in computer applications; and   Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the constitution.