Employment Opportunities at Kaduna State Government

Kaduna State Government is one of the major states in Nigeria. One etymological account states that Kaduna derived its name from the Gbayi ethnic group, which has lived there for centuries.  The state is located in North Western Nigeria.

Applications are invited from the position below:

Job Title: Auditor General

Location: Kaduna

Job Requirements

• Interested candidates must have a minimum of a first degree and be qualified accountants with full membership of a professional accountancy body recognised by the National Assembly.
• They must also possess a minimum of 15 years cognate experience in accounting and /or auditing.  

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Title: Statistician General

Location: Kaduna

Job Description

• The Statistician-General shall lead the Kaduna State Bureau of Statistics (KDBS), a parastatal under the Planning and Budget Commission, with a mandate to produce accurate, reliable and timely data for evidence-based planning and decision-making.
• KDBS conducts surveys and censuses as part of its responsibility for the development and management of official statistics, and is recognised as one of the strongest agencies in that sector among the country’s sub-nationals.
• The Statistician-General of Kaduna State has the status of a Permanent Secretary.

Job Requirements

• Candidates for the office of Statistician-General must have a minimum of a relevant First Degree, a good knowledge of Statistics and information management and proven managerial ability.  

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply

Application Deadline 5th July, 2021.

Job Title: Deputy Director of Administration

Location: Kaduna

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 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

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

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

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.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

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.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Title: Deputy Director, Scholarships and Bursary Deputy Director

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).

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Application Deadline 8th July, 2021.