Standards and Compliance Officer, Agriculture Education and Training (Veterinary)

Implementation of TVET Standards

• 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.

Compliance Monitoring and Field Inspections

• 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

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Stakeholder Support and Sensitisation

• 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.

Data Management and Documentation

• 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.

Reporting and Administrative Support

• 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 & Experience:

• 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 & Competencies:

• Basic knowledge of the TVET Act, 2025, TVET regulations, and national industry-related standards.
• Understanding of competency-based training, occupational standards, and quality assurance concepts.
• Good observation, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Integrity, objectivity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in field teams and follow inspection protocols.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and basic digital data collection tools.