MINISTRY OF FINANCE & DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
EXTERNAL CIRCULAR NO. 4 OF 2025
REF: MDP/CIR/4/2025
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED LOCAL CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
DEPARTMENT: Aid Coordination
JOB TITLE: Senior Economic Planner
GRADE: H
NO. OF POSITIONS: 1
RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Economic Planner
JOB SUMMARY
To facilitate mobilisation and effective allocation of resources for implementation of development programmes/projects for the Government of Lesotho.
MAIN DUTIES
1. Facilitate the Mobilisation of Resources for Implementation of Development Projects/Programmes
1.1 Analyse development partners’ profiles to identify those with similar interests
1.2 Classify development programmes/projects according to donor profile interests
1.3 Maintain the development assistance database
1.4 Prepare briefs for donor roundtable conference negotiations on closing the financing gap for development programmes/projects
1.5 Develop, review, and evaluate country strategy papers with development partners
1.6 Disseminate development assistance-related information to all stakeholders
1.7 Monitor the implementation of the Development Partners Policy
2. Facilitate the Implementation of Aid Effectiveness Strategy
2.1 Organise periodic meetings between government and development partners to harmonise national priorities with aid provided by development partners
2.2 Prepare schedules of donor missions and clear such missions
2.3 Prepare periodic briefs on multilateral and bilateral cooperation
2.4 Liaise with ministries to facilitate effective development assistance cooperation
2.5 Conduct bi-annual and annual assessments on development assistance performance
JOB SPECIFICATION
Education and Training
- Master’s Degree in Economics, Development Economics, Development Management/Studies
AND
Five (5) years’ working experience with development partners at middle management level
OR - Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Development Economics, Development Management/Studies, Public Policy, or International Relations
AND
Seven (7) years’ working experience with development partners at middle management level
Added Advantage:
- Background in Public Policy and International Relations
Skills and Qualifications for an Aid Coordination Role
- Strong analytical skills to assess complex situations and identify priority needs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Proven project management skills to oversee multiple aid initiatives
- Expertise in development issues, including understanding of the aid architecture and effectiveness principles
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
- Knowledge of the local context and political landscape in the target region
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applications on relevant forms:
- GP 104 for serving officers
- GP 103 for job seekers
Must be accompanied by:
- Duly certified copies of educational certificates
- Transcripts
- National Identity Document (ID)
Submit to:
Director Human Resource
Ministry of Finance and Development Planning
P.O. Box 630
Maseru 100
Lesotho
OR
Hand Deliver to:
Human Resource Offices at National Manpower Development Secretariat
DEADLINE: NOT LATER THAN 13th OCTOBER 2025