Accreditation Officer

About this role

DATI (Dexterous Applied Training Institute) is a consultancy, training and development organisation that works with public and private sector clients, including oil and gas, manufacturing, energy, hospitality and education. The Accreditation Officer will be responsible for securing, maintaining and renewing institutional and program accreditations to protect the credibility and marketability of the institute’s certification and training programmes. The role involves managing accreditation processes with national and international bodies, keeping an up-to-date accreditation register, liaising with accrediting bodies, preparing documentation, monitoring regulatory changes, coordinating audits, addressing non-conformances and advising management on accreditation implications for operations and curriculum.

What you would do

• Maintain a central register of accreditations, scopes, validity periods and renewals.
• Manage end-to-end accreditation applications and renewals with national and international bodies.
• Liaise with accrediting bodies and handle submissions, correspondence and audit schedules.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for applications, renewals and audits (policies, procedures, records, facility reports, staff credentials).
• Ensure version control and traceability of documents.
• Monitor regulatory and accreditation changes and perform gap analyses.
• Plan and coordinate external accreditation audits and support staff preparation and post-audit follow-up.
• Identify compliance risks, maintain a risk log and implement CAPA plans for non-conformances.
• Provide expert advice to management on accreditation requirements and their operational impact.

What they are asking for

• Minimum 3 years of experience in accreditation, regulatory compliance, quality assurance or related roles, with experience interfacing with national and international accreditation bodies.
• Experience in education, training or vocational sectors is highly desirable.
• Track record of managing accreditation audits and renewals.
• B.Sc. with 2nd class Upper or HND (Upper Credit) in Law, Public Administration, Business Administration, Educational Management, Quality Management, Engineering or related fields; other related fields acceptable.
• A Master’s Degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.

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