ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PLANNING AND RESEARCH - HESLB

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PLANNING AND RESEARCH - HESLB

(HESLB SCALE 11.1) 1 POST
QUALIFICATIONS:
Holder of Masters Degree with bias in Economics, Planning or Education Planning with at least six (6) years work experience in a Senior Position in a reputable organization preferably in Planning and Research.

DUTIES:
To Assist the Director for Planning and Research and ICT on matters regarding Planning and Research;
To Initiate policies and strategies for the students loans sub sector and ensure effective programming for policy analysis and reviews;
To Supervise preparation of corporate strategic and operational plans;
To Supervise preparation of reports and position papers for HESLB and other development / policy issues;
To Coordinate and monitor on budget preparation and implementation;
To Participate effectively in periodic and annual consultative meetings with development partners, stake holders and international organizations;
To Supervise preparation of HESLB operational plan and action plan;
To Supervise preparation of periodic progress reports on Planning and Research;
To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by Director for Planning, Research and ICT.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
A good team player with ability to work independently and be committed to deliver high quality work at the agreed time frame;
Ability to administer and supervise subordinates; Demonstrated excellent personal integrity and confidentiality;
Excellent interpersonal Communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
Computer literate with special skills in MS Word and spread sheet access and SPSS applications.
Competitive and attractive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidates as per HESLB Salary Structure.

HOW TO APPLY:
Candidates meeting the above job requirements should submit the following:-
(i) Written applications with passport size photographs glued on the front page at the top right side;
(ij) Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CVs) showing contact address and Email/Fax /telephone numbers and details of three referees showing also their address and telephone numbers;
(iv) Photocopies of Academic qualifications, transcripts/professional certificates to:
The Executive Director, Higher Education Students' Loans Board, Kimweri Road - TIRDO Complex, Msasani, P.O. Box 76068, DAR ES SALAAM.

NB: The envelopes containing the above documents should be marked with title of the post being applied for. Any un-marked envelop will automatically be disqualified.
Closing date will be 22nd April, 2010 at 17.00 Hrs. For applications being submitted through post offices, only those that will be stamped by the post office between the date of this advertisement and the closing date will be opened for consideration.