Job Description

The Standards and Compliance Officer supports the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of approved national TVET standards under the TVET Act, 2025, and relevant policies, regulations, standards, and industry practices. The position contributes to industry-based assurance requirements by conducting routine compliance checks, supporting institutional inspections and audits, documenting findings, and assisting TVET providers with follow-up to comply with institutional, programme, trainer, facility, and assessment standards, thereby contributing to a quality-assured and labour market–responsive TVET system.

An opportunity has arisen for a Standards and Compliance Officer, Agriculture Education and Training (Veterinary) at TVET Council based in TVET Council Head Office, Kampala.

Working within a supportive team, the post-holder will be expected to plan and prioritise their own workload, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and maintain high standards in every task. Previous experience in a comparable position is highly desirable.

Applications are welcome from candidates who can demonstrate the skills and experience outlined below.

Key Responsibilities

Support the implementation of approved national TVET standards for institutions, programmes, trainers, facilities, and assessment systems.
Apply standard compliance tools, checklists, and guidelines during routine monitoring activities.
Collect field data and evidence to inform standards review and improvement.
Support alignment of TVET delivery practices with approved occupational standards and the Uganda Technical and Vocational Qualifications Framework.
Participate in institutional inspections, compliance assessments, and audits under the guidance of the Senior Standards and Compliance Officer.
Verify compliance with minimum industry standards relating to infrastructure, equipment, staffing, governance, training delivery, and assessment.
Record inspection observations, compliance gaps, risks, and good practices using approved reporting tools.
Conduct follow-up visits to verify implementation of corrective and improvement actions by TVET providers.
Report suspected cases of non-compliance, misrepresentation, or violation of the TVET Act, 2025, and other regulatory, policy or standard requirements.
Educate and sensitise TVET institutions to understand and apply standards and compliance requirements.
Assist institutions in developing corrective action plans and improvement measures following inspections.
Contribute to monitoring trends in compliance findings and emerging quality issues.
Guide the implementation of institutional self-assessment and internal quality assurance mechanisms.
Provide basic technical guidance to TVET providers on standards and compliance obligations.
Participate in sensitisation meetings, workshops, and awareness programmes on standards and quality assurance.
Support engagement with employers, industry practitioners, professional bodies, and regulators during inspections and consultations.
Promote compliance culture and continuous quality improvement among TVET providers.
Compile and maintain accurate inspection records, checklists, photographs, and supporting evidence.
Assist in updating national compliance and standards databases.
Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and traceability of compliance information.
Generate basic compliance statistics and summaries for reporting purposes.
Prepare draft inspection reports and compliance summaries for review by the Senior Standards and Compliance Officer.
Support preparation of periodic unit reports and inspection schedules.
File and maintain documentation related to standards implementation and compliance monitoring.
Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Senior Standards and Compliance Officer.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science, or Animal Health Management from a recognised institution.
A qualification in pedagogy is a MUST.
Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant post-bachelor’s degree experience in TVET delivery, institutional quality assurance, standards implementation, inspections, or compliance monitoring.
Experience working with TVET institutions, education regulators, inspection agencies, or accreditation bodies is desirable.
Field experience in inspections, audits, or monitoring activities is an added advantage.

Skills

Knowledge of TVET Act TVET regulations competency-based training occupational standards quality assurance observation documentation reporting integrity attention to detail teamwork communication interpersonal skills MS Office digital data collection tools

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