Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 04, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Based in Dares Salaam Tanzania, AAHEFA is an umbrella body of Higher Education Financing institutions that deal with Issuance ol 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 fonrm 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 wiflt more countries set to join the association as countries continue to establish Semi-Autonomous GovemmentAgencies to manage financing ct student loans, a key thrustfor AAHEFA. AAHEFA wishes to recnrit a suitable candidate to fill the position of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).. .

Main Purpose of the Job:
To provide strategic direction and ensure AN-lEFA‘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 Otfioer is further responsible for effective resource mobilisation through specific country technical advisory on matters higher education financing.
The Position:
Reporting to the Governing Council, 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 Goveming Council and the Gcveming Council of the Association. Specifically the CEO will be responsible for;
1. Membership Growth and Maintenance
2. Strategy and Policy Development 3.Stakeholder Management
3. Financial Management and Reporting
4. Corporate Gcvernance and RIsk Management
5. Corporate Govemance and Risk Management
6. Administrative Duties
Check for the detailed job descriptionon www.aahefa.org  and the following member websites;
www.helb.co.k e
www.hesfb.go.ug
www.brd.rw

Job Qualification:
• Master’s Degree in Finance, Business related, Law orEconomics;
• 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.

Competencies
• 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

Job Education Requirements: Master’s Degree

Job Experience Requirements: Five (5) years

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Job application procedure
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the critnrin 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  to reach by 10th November, 2019.
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;
Website: www.aahefa.og  

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