GDAAA

Mission Statement

The Volunteer Academic Expert – Accreditor supports GDAAA in advancing academic quality and institutional development through expert guidance, evaluation, and strategic capacity-building.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic assessments of academic programs, curricula, or institutional practices.
• Participate in accreditation and evaluation missions at partner universities and institutions.
• Support the development of internal quality assurance (IQA) frameworks and policies.
• Contribute to the training and mentoring of faculty, administrators, and QA officers.
• Assist in drafting evaluation reports, recommendations, and certification advice.
• Serve as a strategic advisor for academic quality initiatives and benchmarking exercises.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and academic integrity.

Engagement & Geographic Scope

Duration: Mission-based or term-based: 3 to 12 months, renewable upon mutual agreement. Volunteers may resign anytime with prior written notice (15 days minimum).

Scope: Activities may be carried out on-site (visits in Asia or Africa) or remotely (virtual evaluation, documentation analysis, coordination).

Benefits (Non-Financial)

• Official Letter of Nomination & Appointment
• Certificate of Accreditation Mission Participation
• Recognition in GDAAA communications and academic reports
• Networking with international academic and QA experts
• Eligibility for Honorary Academic Distinction or future Ambassadorship
• Co-authorship or contribution to publications or policy papers

Note: This is a volunteer engagement, unpaid, though reasonable mission expenses may be covered if approved.

Supporting Documents

• GDAAA Quality Assurance Framework
• Volunteer Charter and Ethics Code
• Certificate of Engagement