MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING
EXTERNAL CIRCULAR NOTICE NO: 14 OF 2026
REF: ED/A/30
Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following positions tenable in the Ministry of Education and Training:
Position Details
Job Title: Senior Policy, Research and Innovation Officer
Grade: H
Number of Positions: One (1)
Responsible To: Manager Tertiary
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Manager Tertiary, the incumbent is responsible for facilitating research and policy development/review, monitoring implementation of national education policies in higher education institutions, and promoting innovative approaches in managing and delivering teaching in higher education institutions.
Key Duties
Research and Policy Development/Review
- Identify issues in higher education institutions requiring intervention or policy action.
- Commission, coordinate, and monitor research activities.
- Report findings and recommend action to management.
- Draft policies to promote consistency in addressing issues.
- Facilitate approval and dissemination of policies.
Monitoring Policy Implementation
- Follow up higher education institutions to assess compliance with national policies.
- Evaluate policy effectiveness and identify gaps.
- Share findings and recommend appropriate action.
Promoting Innovation in Higher Education Management
- Identify new trends and opportunities in higher education management, teaching, and learning.
- Facilitate development of policy manuals promoting best practices.
- Advise management on innovation goals.
- Present innovative ideas and monitor implementation.
Section Management
- Facilitate work planning and operational plans.
- Assist with individual work plans and staff appraisal.
- Identify resource requirements and contribute to budget preparation.
- Monitor budget execution.
- Prepare performance reports.
- Handle disciplinary matters, grievances, and dispute resolution.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Education or Education Management and Leadership plus three (3) years’ experience in policy development.
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Education Management and Leadership plus five (5) years’ experience in policy development.
Key Competencies
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Confidence using databases and statistical packages.
- Policy development skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Computer skills.
- Facilitation skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Innovative and visionary thinking.
- Strategic thinking.
- Adaptive thinking and critical thinking skills.
Application Instructions
Applications on the relevant forms G.P. 104 (for serving officers) and G.P. 103 (for job seekers), duly accompanied by:
- Certified copies of educational certificates
- Certified copy of National ID
- Performance appraisal forms (for serving officers)
- Academic transcripts
- Diplomas and other relevant supporting documents
Applications must be addressed to:
Principal Secretary
Ministry of Education and Training
P.O. Box 47
Maseru 100
Lesotho
Closing Date
07 August 2026
Important Notes
- Applicants may be deployed to any of the ten (10) districts of Lesotho.