Education Secretary at Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs) in Kaduna State (9 LGEAs)

In line with the recommendation of the white paper of the report of the committee to review policy and structure of Government as it affects the selection of Education Secretaries in Kaduna State, the Management of the Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (KDSUBEB), wishes to invite application from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant position of Education Secretary of the following Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs):

1.) Igabi
2.) Jaba
3.) Kachia LGEA
4.) Kaduna South LGEA
5.) Kubau LGEA
6.) Sabon Gari LGEA
7.) Sanga .LGEA
9.) Zangon Kataf LGEA

Qualification and Experience

Candidates Must possess the following:

• A degree in Education from any accredited, reputable-University;
• Accrued teaching experience preferably in a Primary School for at least ten (10) years;
• Working experience with civil society as well as within government;
• Sound in Sector Planning, Human Resources Management and Organizational Development;
• Be a serving officer not below the rank of GL 14;
• Be computer literate;
• Be a registered member of Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN); and
• Be an indigene of the Local Government Area He/She is applying for.

Duties
The Education Secretary shall be responsible for the day to- day administration of the affairs of the Authority. He/She shall:

• Give quarterly reports to the Local Government Area Chairman and SUBEB on planned activities and administrative challenges related to Basic Education delivery.
• Ensure proper implementation of policy
• Ensure effective communication of information to schools
• Coordinate, initiate and collaborate with all stakeholders to develop Basic Education.
• Participate regularly in meetings with SUBEB.

Conditions of Service
As obtainable in the Kaduna State Civil Service. The appointment is for a period of five (5) years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further period of five years based on satisfactory performance.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2012

Method of Application
Applicant should send fifteen (15) copies of his/her typewritten application and Curriculum Vitae to the office of His/Her respective Local Government Council Chairman and Three (3) copies to the office of the Executive Chairman SUBEB, Kaduna

Applicants should provide in their CV names of three (3) referees at least two of whom should be competent enough to attest to the applicant's Professional/Academic standing and character. The referees should be requested to send their confidential reports to the affected Local Government Council Chairman.