Chief Executive Officer – Association of African Higher Education Financing Agencies ( AAHEFA )
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
Organization: Association of African Higher Education Financing Agencies ( AAHEFA )
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: The Governing Council
About US:
AAHEFA is an umbrella body of Higher Education Financing institutions that deal with Issuance of loans, bursaries/ grants and scholarships to Higher Education students as well as recovery collection of the loaned out funds in their respective countries to establish National sustainable revolving funds. AAHEFA was established to enable a collaborative relationship among Africa’s higher education financing agencies by providing a focal forum for sharing of information and experiences on common financing challenges and ultimately increase student access to higher education. Current AAHEFA membership is comprised of Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, Zambia, Uganda, South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi and Namibia with more countries set to join the association as countries continue to establish Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies to manage financing of student loans, a key thrust for AAHEFA..
Job Summary: The CEO will be responsible for the overall management of AAHEFA Secretariat, as provided for under the constitution, The CEO will also be Secretary to the Executive Governing Council and the Governing Council of the Association. Specifically the CEO will be responsible for;
- Membership Growth and Maintenance
- Strategy and Policy Development 3.Stakeholder Management
- Financial Management and Reporting
- Corporate Governance and Risk Management
- Corporate Governance and Risk Management
- Administrative Duties
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- To provide strategic direction and ensure A AAHEFA ‘S mandate is realized.
- The responsibilities include but not limited to the oversight development and implementation of AAHEFA strategic plan; work programmes and operational budget of the Association; Coordinate the Association’s operations; relationship management with all stakeholders, Development Partners and strategic partnerships‘ The Chief Executive officer is further responsible for effective resource mobilisation through specific country technical advisory on matters higher education financing.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a Master’s Degree in Finance, Business related, Law or Economics;
- Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance, Banking and finance, Economics, Business related, Commerce or Law;
- Professional qualifications in the respective fields will be an added advantage; and
- At least five (5) years‘ work experience in a near similar Executive/Management position in a Reputable organization.
- Strategic thinking
- Masterful execution
- Agility in decision making
- Transformational leadership
- Fluency in English with the Ability to speak in French as an added advantage
- Strong ethics and values
- Affinity tor digital technology
- Emotional intelligence
- Resilience
How to Apply:
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above and detailed in the various websites, submit your application and detailed CV with at least two referees and daytime telephone contact; to recruitment@aahefa.org
Physical Address: 5th Floor/ HESLB Building
Plot No. 8, Block No. 46 /Sam Nujoma Road, Mwenge
P O. Box 76068, Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania Tel: (General) +255 714 B09 975;
Deadline: 10th November 2019