Policy Analyst at Education and Training
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Policy Analyst at Education and Training
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July 9, 2026
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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING
EXTERNAL CIRCULAR NOTICE NO: 14 OF 2026
REF: ED/A/30
Position Details
Job Title: Policy Analyst
Grade: G
Responsible To: Senior Officer/Relevant Supervisor
Job Summary
The incumbent is responsible for conducting policy research, reviewing policies, analysing education sector issues, and providing recommendations to improve management, teaching, and learning systems.
Key Duties
Policy Development and Review
- Conduct research and analysis on education policies.
- Identify policy gaps and recommend improvements.
- Draft policies to promote consistency in addressing education sector issues.
- Facilitate approval and dissemination of policies.
Monitoring Policy Implementation
- Follow up with education institutions to assess compliance with national policies.
- Evaluate effectiveness of policies and identify gaps.
- Provide findings and recommendations to management.
Innovation in Education Management Systems
- Identify new trends and opportunities in 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 development of operational plans.
- Assist in development of individual work plans.
- Identify resource needs and contribute to budget preparation.
- Monitor implementation of sectional budgets.
- Prepare performance reports.
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.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- 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 strong critical mindset
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.
Comments
- TAGS
- Lesotho Government
- MOET
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