TONGA NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATION BOARD
VACANCY
• Chief Executive Officer
Applications are invited for the position of Chief Executive Officer at the Tonga National Qualifications and Accreditation Board.
The Tonga National Qualifications and Accreditation Board is a state owned Statutory Board, established under the Tonga National Qualifications and Accreditation Board Act (2020 revised edition). It is responsible for the registration of Post Compulsory Education and Training providers and accreditation of their programmes of study in Tonga.
Purpose of the Position
The position of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will lead the Secretariat, manages and control generally the administration and the day-to-day operations of the Board and perform any other necessary functions determined by the Board.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties of the position include:
Leadership
- Ensures that the Secretariat undertakes all the day-to-day business of the Board, as delegated by the Board, with efficiency and effectiveness, and ensures that the restrictions and limitations that apply, including limits on expenditure, are complied with.
- Provides advice to the Board on registration, accreditation, monitoring, reviewing and quality audit of all qualifications and assessment standards offered by all persons, organisations and institutions providing post compulsory education and training and maintains a register of all accredited providers of post secondary education and training.
- Provides responsive advice to the Board on qualifications and assessment matters.
- Communicates the Board vision, mission, values, plans, policies, and procedures to all stakeholders.
- Provides the Board with all pertinent information for effective decision-making and ensures that the collection, analysis, distribution, and use of the information is timely, accurate, and cost- effective.
- Promotes and oversees good relationships with the Board and with all stakeholders.
- Directs, monitors, and evaluates the work of the Secretariat staff and reports the outcomes to the Board.
Planning
- Participates as an integral and active member in the strategic planning process of the Board.
- Develops, coordinates, guides and maintains the strategic and operational plans in support of the overall mission and strategic directions of the Board. These plans define the Vision, mission, and values of the Board.
- Maintains the Board Framework, defines and applies standards, protocols, quality assurance policies, and procedures.
- Ensures timely preparation and dispatch of Board agendas and all papers for consideration at Board meetings.
- Oversees the implementation of resolutions of the Board.
Management
- Approves, coordinates, and controls all activities on behalf of the Board on a day-to-day basis, as delegated by the Board.
- Maintains the Qualifications Framework and Board and ensures that they are capable of supporting and meeting the needs of stakeholders.
- Maintains Board policies, procedures and accreditation standards.
- Researches, evaluates, and recommends to the Board alternative accreditation mechanisms to ensure appropriateness, relevancy, validity, and cost-effectiveness.
- Manages and operates any examinations administered by the Board.
- Provides quality service to the Board and stakeholders in a timely, cost-effective and efficient manner.
- Ensures that the Board operates in accordance with its own internal standards, as well as with regional and international standards.
- Enforces the policies and procedures of the Board to protect the integrity of the Board and accreditation standards and qualifications awarded by the Board.
Human Resources
- Recruits, develops, motivates, and retains Board Secretariat staff and promotes team work, employee security, mutual respect, and the maintenance of the highest professionalism.
- Ensures appropriate training programmes for the Board to attract, retain, and develop key personnel to support the work of the Board.
- Contracts quality assurance panel chairs and members and oversees their work.
Financial Management
- Monitor implementation of the annual operating budget of the Board.
- Recommends to the Board the appropriate fees to charge for Board services such as fees for registration, accreditation, monitoring, reviewing and quality audit.
- Ensures that proper accounts and records of all fees, grants from Government and elsewhere, and funds from all other sources and transactions are properly accounted for and that all payments are correctly authorized and accounted for and that there are adequate controls over the Board’s assets, property, expenditure, and liabilities.
- Seeks insurance cover for any legal costs of defending any action against members of staff or the Board, where the Board or the staff has been acting in good faith.
- Ensures that there is a system of internal audit to verify that all systems and procedures are being operated to a high standard and in accordance with official policies.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum Qualification is a Degree from a recognized university, with 5 years experience at Senior Management Level.
- Financial literacy, problem-solving and leadership skills.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Good analytical skills with extensive experience in technical areas of expertise.
How to Apply
Candidates who are interested to apply for this position are welcome to complete an Application Form available at the Tonga National Qualifications and Accreditation Board office, Molisi City Central Level 1, Salote Road, Kolofoóu. All Applications should be submitted with a covering letter, an updated Curriculum Vitae and Certified copies of all academic transcripts and professional and technical expertise no later than 4.30pm of 18 October 2024. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
All applications must be marked – APPLICATIONS and clearly addressed to:
Hon. Huakavameiliku
Chairman – Board of Directors
Tonga National Qualifications and Accreditation Board
Molisi Building
Nuku’alofa.