Compliance Officer - Quality Assurance & Accreditation

Role Overview

Daffodil International University (DIU) – RAK Campus is looking to recruit a Compliance Officer specializing in Quality Assurance and Accreditation. This role will function as the main coordinator for institutional quality assurance, regulatory adherence, and accreditation preparedness, ensuring seamless coordination between the Dhaka Main Campus and the Ras Al Khaimah Campus in the UAE.

The Compliance Officer will ensure that all academic and administrative activities at the RAK Campus conform to DIU's policies, governance standards, and quality benchmarks while strictly complying with UAE regulatory bodies, notably the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) and the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).

Key Duties

• Manage licensing and accreditation initiatives with MoHESR and CAA by preparing necessary documentation, compliance reporting, and regulatory submissions; maintain up-to-date compliance records and action trackers; facilitate readiness for audits and accreditation visits.
• Serve as the liaison between the Main Campus's Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and the RAK Campus to drive quality assurance activities, continuous quality improvement, compliance, and accreditation projects.
• Perform regular internal audits of processes to detect compliance gaps, propose corrective measures, and compile monthly dashboards and reports to update university leadership.
• Ensure proper enforcement of university policies, manage the institutional policy repository, and oversee a documentation system that fulfils regulatory and audit requirements.
• Support and coordinate institutional committees including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, documenting minutes, and orchestrating workshops on quality assurance, accreditation, governance, and compliance topics.

Educational and Professional Background

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Quality Management, or related fields; a Master’s degree is advantageous.
• Professional certifications in Quality Assurance, Internal Audit, Compliance Management, or Project Management will be considered a plus.
• A minimum of two years' experience in higher education administration, quality assurance, accreditation, or compliance roles, preferably within the UAE higher education sector.

Knowledge and Skills

• In-depth understanding of UAE MoHESR and CAA compliance, governance frameworks, and quality assurance mechanisms in higher education.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and a high standard of integrity and attention to detail.
• Capability to work independently and coordinate efforts across multiple campuses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Learning Management Systems, Student Information Systems, document control, and reporting tools.

Employment Benefits

• University-sponsored UAE Employment Visa.
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance coverage.
• Annual leave and other benefits governed by UAE Labour Law.
• For non-Emirati employees, an annual airfare allowance for return to home country.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued training.
• Performance evaluations annually leading to possible salary increments based on performance.

Additional Notes

Remuneration will be competitive and aligned with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.