The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning is a dynamic ministry that coordinates all strategic objectives of the Government of Lesotho and is leading fundamental change in Lesotho public financial management. It is responsible for providing support to and coordination of all strategic development objectives of Government of Lesotho. It is responsible for economic policy, financial policy, resource mobilisation, providing modern and accountable budgeting, procurement, payment, and accounting and reporting services and compliance monitoring. It consists of 6 core departments of Economic Policy, Development Planning, Budget, and Private Sector Development and Financial Affairs, Treasury and Support Services as well as 4 semi-autonomous entities including the Lesotho Revenue Authority, Road Fund, Bureau of Statistics and National Manpower Development Secretariat.

The Ministry is implementing a broad-based public financial management reforms in integrated planning and budgeting, procurement, accounting and reporting, and auditing and oversight systems in government. In addition, the Ministry is undergoing restructuring to enable it to handle multiple reforms simultaneously and to effectively lead Government in economic policy and public financial management.

The Department of Support Services is mandated to create a conducive working environment in the Ministry by providing high quality human resources, legal, financial, Information, Communication and Technology, procurement, planning and administrative support services to promote efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of services by the Ministry and the other departments.

The Ministry is looking for a self-motivated individual who will lead the corporate services function as Chief Executive for Support Services, to provide quality services and support to the 6 core departments. The candidate must have capability to lead change management programme of the Ministry; implement the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Strategy and ICT Security Policy; transform the overall image of the Ministry including the work culture and ethics of staff; and promote transparent and accountable, procurement of goods and services and reporting on the allocated public funds.

The successful candidate shall report to the Principal Secretary and be responsible for a 160 staff member and 7 Sections. This is a senior job with the incumbent expected to interact with Senior Officials, Cabinet, and Parliament.

Please click here for details of the job. Copies can also be obtained from Human Resource Manager, Office No. 3023/24, 3rd Floor, Finance House at Telephone Number 22311101 or 22322466.


Education, Training and Experience Requirements
    - Masters degree in Social Sciences plus 3 years working experience at managerial/leadership level.
    Or
    - Bachelors degree in Social Sciences plus 5 years working experience at managerial/leadership level

Knowledge and skills
  - Knowledge of Public Service Laws and Regulations
  - Project management skills
  - Change management skills
  - Negotiations skills
  - Communication (oral and written) skills
  - Computer literacy
  - Some conflict management exposure

Competencies
 - Self-motivated, confident, organised, and dynamic person with ability to cultivate good relationships, and lead change management and project management capabilities

 -Must demonstrate leadership capabilities and ability to motivate others to deliver, meet tight deadlines/targets and ability to management many disparate entities.

Qualities
- Integrity, strong adherence to ethical behaviour and Quality oriented
- Mentoring and coaching
- Must be a team player

OPPORTUNITY

MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

CHIEF EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING