Deputy Director, Scholarships and Bursary at Kaduna State Government

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 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).