Latest Vacancies at the Kaduna State Scholarships and Loans Board

Kaduna State Scholarships and Loans Board is currently recruiting in to the following positions:

• Deputy Director, Compliance, Monitoring and Evaluation
• Deputy Director of Administration
• Deputy Director, ICT
• Deputy Director Grants, Linkages & Resource Mobilisation
• Deputy Director, Scholarships and Bursary
• Deputy Director, Loans
• Desk Officer, Grants (GL 12)
• Desk Officer, Linkages & Resource Mobilisation (GL 12)
• Desk Officer, Compliance (GL 12)
• Desk Officer, Scholarships (GL 12)
• Desk Officer, Bursary (GL 12)
• ICT Officer (GL 12)
• Desk Officer, Loans (GL 12)
• Confidential Secretary (GL 12)

1. Deputy Director, Compliance, Monitoring and Evaluation

Job Description

• The Kaduna State Scholarship and Loans Board (KSSLB) seek an experienced professional for the position of Deputy Director, Compliance, Monitoring & Evaluation.
• The position ensures that a log frame-based M&E system, which complies with KSSLB’s M&E and internal-control policies, is developed and enforced to achieve high-quality qualitative and quantitative impact assessment for KSSLB’s programs and interventions. The position holder will coordinate, implement and monitor all the activities of the board in accordance with set compliance benchmarks.
• The position reports to the Director Compliance, Monitoring and Evaluation.

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
• Experience: 8 years
• Location: Kaduna

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Management or Social Sciences.
• At least Eight (8) years post-qualification cognate experience.
• Must have M&E certifications.
• A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy is compulsory.

Deputy Director of Administration

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced Deputy Director of Administration with outstanding people skills to manage our personnel and ensure that our human resources programs and initiatives are effective, efficient, and aligned to our overall objectives.
• The ideal candidate for this role should possess good people management skills, strong leadership skills, analytical and strategic thinking abilities, organizational skills, ability to multi-task, high work ethics, excellent communication skills, knowledge of Nigerian labor regulations and HR practices.
• The position holder reports to the Director, Administration and Finance.

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
• Experience: 8 years
• Location: Kaduna

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related field.
• Additional qualifications (preferably a Master’s degree) would be an added advantage.
• At least Eight (8) years post-qualification cognate experience.
• Computer literacy is compulsory.

3. Deputy Director, ICT

Job Description

• The ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for planning, executing and managing the board’s ICT projects.
• The role involves the careful execution of the board’s ICT road map which includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.
• The Deputy Director will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
• Experience: 6 years
• Location: Kaduna

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent education and/or work experience.
• At least six (6) years post-qualification cognate experience in project management or software development capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
• Strong familiarity with development environments and tools.
• Competent and proficient understanding of business solutions, such as Document Management, CRMs, Business Web Technology etc.
• Verifiable projects executed in similar domains.

4. Deputy Director Grants, Linkages & Resource Mobilisation

Job Description

• The purpose of this position is to support the Board’s strategic goal of significantly increasing the amount of funds and opportunities available to citizens of Kaduna State through partnership with local and international schools and funders.
• The ideal candidate for the role will coordinate fund-raising activities targeted at private sector funding, funding from donor agencies and philanthropists, bilateral education agreements with other countries and / or institutions, and provide specialist support to management through increased capacity to engage with partners, write and submit winning grant proposals. This also includes the ability and competence to develop  partnership mapping, ensure adequate stakeholder’s engagement, as well as provide support for management of capacity building initiatives.

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
• Experience: 8 years
• Location: Kaduna

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in International Affairs, Development, International Political Economy or other relevant subjects
• At least Eight (8) years post-qualification cognate experience working in grants management and proposal / business development / design.
• 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.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with high attention to detail.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and circumstances.
• Ability to mentor and build staff and partner capacity.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Additional qualifications (preferably a Master’s degree) would be an added advantage

5. Deputy Director, Scholarships and Bursary

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 Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
• Experience: 8 years
• Location: Kaduna

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree 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).

6. Deputy Director, Loans

Job Description

• The Kaduna State Scholarship and Loans Board is looking to fill the position of Deputy Director Loans. The Deputy Director Loans will ensure the development and successful implementation of Board’s loan programs.
• The post holder will do so by working with interested parties in accelerating access and optimization of enrollment of qualified students into the various schemes.
• The ideal candidate will coordinate other departments to plan, implement, screen documents of interested students and their sponsors in a transparent and competitive manner.

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience: 8 years
• Location: Kaduna

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the Social and Actuarial Sciences.
• A Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• At least 8 years’ progressive experience in banking, development funds and marketing.
• Knowledge of higher education landscape in Nigeria and experience working with higher education institutions.
• Familiarity with policy in the areas of education, youth, gender, and employment.
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Above-average familiarity with database management, financial tracking, word processing, and presentation software (Microsoft).
• Demonstrated understanding of mobile money transfers, mobile data collection, and detailed monitoring.

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7. Desk Officer, Grants (GL 12)

Job Description

• The Kaduna State Scholarship and Loans Board is looking to fill the position of Desk Officer, Grants.
• 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

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
• Experience: 4 years
• Location: Kaduna

Job 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.

8. Desk Officer, Linkages & Resource Mobilisation (GL 12)

Job Description

• The Kaduna State Scholarship and Loans Board is looking to fill the position of Desk Officer, Linkages & Resource Mobilisation.
• 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 local and international schools, and corporations.
• The ideal candidate will work with the Director, Grants, Linkages & Resource Mobilisation to promote collaboration between the Board and higher institutions and bilateral education agreements with other countries and/or institutions, amongst others.

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience: 4 years
• Location: Kaduna

Job 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.

9. Desk Officer, Compliance (GL 12)

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience: 4 years
• Location: Kaduna

Job Descriptions

• The Kaduna State Scholarship and Loans Board is looking to fill the position of Desk Officer, Compliance.
• Working under the supervision of the Deputy Director Compliance, Monitoring and Evaluation, the Desk Officer Compliance will assist in ensuring compliance to regulations, policies, and guidelines of the Board.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Management or Social Sciences.
• At least four (4) years post-qualification cognate experience.
• A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.

10. Desk Officer, Scholarships (GL 12)

Job Description

• The Kaduna State Scholarship and Loans Board is looking to fill the position of Desk Officer, Scholarships. Working under the supervision of the deputy Director, Scholarships and Bursary, the position holder will act as liaison between the Board and the various institutions of learning across the country.
• The ideal candidate will maintain the Board’s database records of scholarship awards; authenticate students’ documents and status with the various institutions, assist with visa requirements, providing letters to students for such purposes according to the terms and conditions of their awards;

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience: 4 years
• Location: Kaduna

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Social Science or Humanities or other relevant subjects; Master’s degree may be preferred.
• Four (4) years of cognate working experience.
• 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.

11. Desk Officer, Bursary (GL 12)

Job Description

• The Kaduna State Scholarship and Loans Board is looking to fill the position of Desk Officer, Bursary.
• The position holder will act as liaison between the Board and the various institutions of learning across the country in the disbursement of bursary and other grants assist students making applications for financial support in institutions of higher learning, amongst others.

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience: 4 years
• Location: Kaduna

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Social Science or Humanities or other relevant subjects; Master’s degree may be preferred.
• Four (4) years of cognate working experience.
• Good communicator with strong organizational, time management and analytical skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills with close attention to detail.

12. ICT Officer (GL 12)

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
• Experience: 3 years
• Location: Kaduna

Job Description

• The ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for providing support to the Deputy Director in executing and managing technology projects at the board.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and/or work experience.
• At least three (3) years post-qualification cognate experience
• Strong familiarity with development environments and tools.
• Competent and proficient understanding of business solutions, such as Document Management, CRMs, Business Web Technology etc.
• Verifiable projects executed in similar domains.

13. Desk Officer, Loans (GL 12)

Job Descriptions

• The Kaduna State Scholarship and Loans Board is looking to fill the position of Desk Officer, Loans. Working under the supervision of the Deputy Director, Loans, the position holder will support the line manager in the discharge of the unit’s responsibilities.
• In addition, s / he will support in the implementation of effective procedures for the disbursement of loans to deserving applicants, assist in the initial screening process and shortlisting of applications that meet minimum guidelines for the loans program.

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience: 4 years
• Location: Kaduna

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Humanities or other relevant subjects; Master’s degree may be preferred.
• Four (4) years cognate working experience
• Familiarity with policy in the areas of education, youth, gender, and employment.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, creative problem-solving, conflict, and ethical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of mobile money transfers, mobile data collection, and detailed monitoring.

14. Confidential Secretary (GL 12)

Job Description

• The Kaduna State Scholarship and Loans Board is looking to fill the position of Confidential Secretary (GL12). Thepost 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 TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationKaduna

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.
• 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.

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Application Deadline: 19th November, 2020.