- Preparation of annual,mid-term and five year plan of the zone in relation to the Education Sector Development Framework and Programme,review and monitor progress.
- Giving advises on preparation,planning and implementation of annual,mid-term and five year plans of all the educational institutions belonging to the zone.
- Approve annual budget estimates of schools.
- Presenting recommendations and suggestions to the Zonal Structural Committee.
- Identification,calculation of physical and human resource requirements of all the educational institutions belonging to the zone and take necessary measures to fulfill the requirements.
- Collecting,updating,organizing,analyzing and distribution of data and information relevant to Educational Management Information System (EMIS)
- Coordination,monitoring and reporting progress of annual school census affairs.
- Coordinating affairs related to Programme of School Improvement(PSI).
- Providing guidelines on use of quality inputs and other grants for schools.
- Coordination of educational researches and prepare project plans based on the findings.
- Complete the physical requirements of schools including water,electricity and sanitary facilities.
- Obtaining contribution of government and non government organizations for the educational development process,and planning,coordination,monitoring and progress review of projects implemented on foreign grant.
- Prepare and submit reports required for district and regional development committees.
- Coordination of relevant stakeholders on construction and repairs.
- Direct and supervise relevant foreign aid projects.
- Organize and conduct capacity development programmes for principals.
- Internally evaluate the affairs of the Planning Division.
- Other duties entrusted as appropriate by the Zonal Director.
