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• Coordinate, harmonize and ensure integration
  of education and skills development plans into National Planning
  frameworks, development plans and policies.
• Keenly analyze education and skills
  development policy issues in the country to document problems/gaps and
  generate evidence based potential solutions.
• Provide evidence-based advice on key
  education and skills development issues and propose required reforms to
  make the sector competitive.
• Carry out policy-related research and
  innovation in education and skills development in the country to inform
  policy, planning and implementation.
• Work with and provide technical guidance to
  relevant Sectors, MDAs and Local Governments in developing sector
  development plans, programmes and projects.
• Offer support in the development and
  implementation of education and skills development strategies.
• Coordinate regular fora on education and
  skills development planning and promote participation and information
  sharing among the whole spectrum of stakeholders.
• Keenly monitor and evaluate Sectoral and
  Local Government Plans, programmes and projects to ensure efficient
  planning and implementation of education and skills development services.

• The applicant should hold a Master’s Degree
  in any of the following fields is a must: Economics, Statistics,
  Demography, Education planning, Skills Development, Social Sector
  Planning, Economics or any other related but relevant qualification from
  recognized Universities.
• Added advantage qualifications and trainings
• Possession of a Post-Graduate Diploma in any
  of the following fields: Project Planning & Management; Education
  Planning; Research methods; Project Costing, or any other related but
  relevant qualification from recognized Training Institutions,
• Additional training in Development Planning
  and Management are of added advantage
• At least seven years evidenced and relevant
  experience, of which at least five years must have been attained in the
  education and skills development sectors and at post graduate level.
• Previous experience in the public sector
  systems, operations, budgeting, accountability mechanism, reporting and
  coordination are a requirement.
• Prior exposure and experience in qualitative
  research
• Demonstrated and substantive knowledge of
  education and skills development issues in a reputable
  development-oriented institution/organization involving management of
  cross-functional related activities
• High level of integrity, independence,
  honesty, confidentiality, diligence and reliability.
• Initiative to define quality criteria /
  standards for the performance of own, or others under his/her supervision.
• Confidence and knowledge to act decisively in
  complex situations taking into account public interests, relevant laws
  & regulations.
• Ability to establish a link between NPA
  operations to the Governments agenda
• Ability to identify and analyze how
  organizational policies, processes and procedures are likely to be
  affected by environmental changes
• Skills in quantitative and qualitative
  research and manipulation of large datasets
• Demonstrated skills in decision-making or
  policy formulation, implementation, analysis and evaluation in
  organizational, national or international settings.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of
  accountability in the public sector and donor funded projects.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Age: Between 30 – 45 years

• The preferred method of applications delivery
  is physical delivery through the NPA Front Desk / Reception. However,
  postal applications are also allowed provided they are received before the
  deadline indicated below
• Shortlisted candidates shall be notified
  through their email addresses and phone contacts indicated on the
  application or CV.

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