PRINCIPAL PROGRAMMES OFFICER I (D2)

PRINCIPAL PROGRAMMES OFFICER I (D2)

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 3 OF 2014
REF: YSC 4/4/6 II (85)
DATE: 4th April 2014

The above vacancies exist in the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture in the various Districts and Sub- Districts.

Talented, proactive, self-driven, visionary and qualified Batswana are therefore sought to fill the above mentioned positions.

Salary Scale: D2 (P210, 180 – P232, 056) per annum.
Leave: 30 working days per annum.
Benefits:
a) Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme. (Government pays 50%, Employee pays 50%).
b) Contributory Pension Fund (Government pays 15% employee pays 5%).

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Youth Work/Social Sciences/Sport Administration/Arts Administration/Arts Management/ Cultural Studies/Library and Information Studies/Archives and Records Management or related field. A Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

Experience: A minimum of eight (8) years relevant post qualification
experience, two (2) of which should have been served at D3 level.

KEY COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:
• Managing and Measuring Work
• Problem Solving
• Managing Diversity
• Innovation Management
• Quality Decision Making
• Drive for Results
• Conflict Management
• Customer Focus

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To facilitate implementation of Culture and Heritage, Arts, Youth, Sport and Recreation programmes in the District.

Key performance areas:

• Guides and supports implementation of Culture and Heritage, Arts, Sport and Youth Policies, Programmes and Projects in the District.

• Consolidates progress reports on all programmes and projects implemented in the District and submit to the District Coordinator.

• Disseminates and interprets Acts, Policies and programmes to the public and other stakeholders within the District.

• Conducts field visits to monitor programmes and projects.

• Liaises with stakeholders in the planning, coordination and implementation of MYSC programmes in the District.

• Makes recommendations for the review of Culture and Heritage, Arts, Sport and Youth policies and programmes.

• Identifies potential sponsors for MYSC programmes in the district and makes recommendations to the District Coordinator.

• Monitors compliance to policies and procedures within the District.
• Consolidates the District budget and manpower estimates for submission to the District Coordinator.

• Manages all resources within the District (fleet, movable and immovable property).

Important:

Applications which do not meet the requirements of the advertisement will not be responded to. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. All applications should be routed through the Heads of Departments and Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should quote the Vacancy Circular Number and give the following details;
• Full name, address, date and place of birth.
• Certified copies of certificates and at least two (2) recent references.
• Certified copy of Omang.
• Brief summary of career with duties (curriculum vitae), date of first appointment, present post, scale and date of appointment thereto.
• Applicants from parastatal or private sector should indicate basic salary.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture
Private Bag 00514
Gaborone

In addition, applicants are required to submit an electronic summary of their CV. Please e-mail ethwane@gov.bw and mmosime@gov.bw to request for the required CV format.

For further information please contact Human Resources Division at 3682600.

CLOSING DATE: 2nd May 2014