Second Round of Call for Applications for Subject Experts – HEC Rwanda
Call for Applications: HEC Subject Experts
The Higher Education Council (HEC) of Rwanda invites qualified academics, professionals and specialists of all nationalities to apply for inclusion in its database of subject experts supporting higher education quality assurance, accreditation and institutional reviews.
Important for previous applicants: Applications submitted during the first round remain valid and must not be resubmitted. New applicants should complete the online form before 30 November 2026.
About the Call
Rwanda’s Higher Education Council (HEC) is the government regulatory agency responsible for regulating higher education institutions in Rwanda. In accordance with Presidential Order No. 044/01 of 24 July 2026, HEC is mandated to approve curricula and academic programmes, establish standards for institutions of higher learning, and monitor academic and research quality.
HEC is updating its pool of subject experts to respond to a growing volume of accreditation and quality assurance work, including emerging programmes requiring specialised or rare skills.
Who Can Apply?
HEC encourages eligible individuals from all nationalities, including international academic experts, to apply under the appropriate category.
Academic Experts
A PhD or master’s degree in a relevant field, together with at least three years of teaching and research experience in a higher learning institution.
Professional Experts
A PhD or master’s degree related to the proposed assignment and at least three years of relevant professional experience in the field of study and practice.
Experts with Rare Skills
A PhD or master’s degree and at least three years of rare professional skills relevant to HEC assignments. Experienced PhD holders with academic ranks are encouraged.
Thematic Areas of Expertise
Applicants will be considered according to their areas of specialisation. The call covers the following fields:
Roles and Responsibilities of Subject Experts
Depending on the assignment, experts may be engaged to support HEC in areas including:
- Assessment for accreditation of new private higher learning institutions and academic programmes
- Review and approval assessments of revised academic programmes
- Subject reviews of academic programmes and institutional audits
- Assessment of ICT use in teaching, learning and assessment
- Evaluation of students’ industrial attachment delivery
- Development of programme benchmarks and national competence standards
- Assessment of compliance with student admission requirements
- Review and development of higher education policies, guidelines and standards
- Assessment of implementation of the Rwanda Qualifications Framework
- Assessment of institutional performance and rankings
- Quality assurance, graduate tracer surveys and employer satisfaction assessments
- Monitoring the quality of research conducted by higher learning institutions
- Development of national academic frameworks and standards
- Capacity building of higher learning institutions on national policies and quality assurance
Selection, Appointment and Remuneration
Selection
HEC reviews applicants’ CVs and academic degrees against the stated criteria. Successful candidates are notified and added to the HEC Database of Experts, which is updated every three years.
Assignments & Contracts
HEC contacts selected experts as needs arise. Each assignment is subject to a contract signed by both parties. Experts receive onboarding training and assessment tools.
Remuneration
HEC offers competitive assignment-based remuneration, with applicable honorarium and daily subsistence arrangements in accordance with contract terms.
How to Apply
- Prepare your English CV. Clearly show your subject-related expertise and experience relevant to HEC assignments.
- Prepare your academic qualification. Include the academic degree certificate for your highest qualification and the required equivalence certificate if your degree was obtained abroad.
- Complete the official application form. Submit your details and required documents through HEC’s online form.
- Submit by 30 November 2026. Applications from the first round remain valid and should not be resubmitted.
Become an HEC Subject Expert
Contribute your professional or academic expertise to higher education quality assurance, accreditation, institutional audits and national standards in Rwanda. Applications close on 30 November 2026.
Issued by the Higher Education Council (HEC), Rwanda on 29 September 2026. Shared as an external higher education opportunity. Official announcement (PDF) .