Latest Recruitment at Kaduna State Scholarships and Loans Board

Job Title: Desk Officer, Grants (GL 12)

Location: Kaduna

Job Description

• The purpose of this position is to support the Director, Grants, Linkages & Resource Mobilisation in increasing the amount of funds and opportunities available to citizens of Kaduna State through partnership with corporations and funders.
• The ideal candidate will work with the Director, Grants, Linkages & Resource Mobilisation to coordinate fund-raising activities targeted at private sector funding, funding from donor agencies and philanthropists amongst others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in International Affairs, Development, International Political Economy or other relevant subjects; Master’s Degree may be preferred.
• Four (4) years of experience working in grants management and proposal/ business development/ design.
• Significant knowledge and experience of working in partnership management.
• Prior knowledge of donor compliance regulations.
• Proven record of accomplishment in developing projects, writing proposals and donor reports.
• Good communicator with strong organizational, time management and analytical skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Confidential Secretary (GL 12)

Location: Kaduna

Job Description

• The post holder will provides specialized clerical, administrative, and secretarial support services to the Executive Secretary and other officers who manage sensitive and/or confidential information and decisions.

Job Requirements

• HND / Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Secretarial Studies Humanities or other relevant subjects; possession of relevant professional certifications will be an advantage.
• Three (3) years of cognate experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong familiarity with database management, financial tracking, word processing, and presentation software (Microsoft).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to type at least 55 WPM.
• Familiarity with, or ability to quickly learn, basic office and clerical procedures and equipment.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Deputy Director, Scholarships and Bursary

Location: Kaduna

Job Description

• The Kaduna State Scholarship and Loans Board is looking to fill the position of Deputy Director Scholarship and Bursary. The Deputy Director Scholarships and bursary will ensure the development and successful implementation of all scholarships and bursary programs run by the Board. He/she will do so by working with institutions and other organisations both locally and globally to optimize the enrollment of qualified students into the various schemes.
•  The ideal candidate will seek to ensure an effective selection process for scholarship recipients by developing scholarship application requirements, providing information to relevant stakeholders on a timely basis.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in the Social and Actuarial Sciences or related fields. Master’s Degree is preferred.
• At least 8 years’ progressively responsible experience in designing, managing, and implementing complex scholarship/grants programs aimed at increasing post-secondary educational access.
• Good understanding of the higher education landscape and prior experience working with higher education institutions.
• Familiarity with policy in the areas of education, youth, gender, and employment.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, creative problem-solving, conflict, and ethical management skills.
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong familiarity with database management, financial tracking, word processing, and presentation software (Microsoft).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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