DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND NATIONAL PARKS

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO: 15 OF 2014
REF NO: EWT 4/26/11 I (77)
14th July 2014

Salary Scale: E1 - (P 349,704 – P363, 840 per annum)

The Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism aims to protect the environment conserve the country’s natural resources and derive value out of the environment for the benefit of the Nation.

A talented, experienced, proactive, innovative, self driven and visionary candidate is sought to fill the above mentioned position in the Department of Wildlife and National Parks.

Benefits:

i) For new entrants into the Public Service, a
contract of 24 months with gratuity payable at the rate of 25% upon expiry of contract.

ii) In case of serving Public Officers;

• Contributory Pension Scheme for Permanent and Pensionable staff (Government pays 15% and employee pays 5%).

• Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%) for Permanent and Pensionable staff.

Leave: 30 working days per annum.

Qualifications: A Degree in Wildlife Management/Environmental Sciences or related field.

Experience: A minimum of sixteen (16) years relevant work experience in the field of Environmental Management/Conservation, at least 2 years of which should have been served as Deputy Director-E2 salary grade in Government or equivalent in Private or Parastatal Organization.

Main Purpose of the Job

Provide policy direction and strategic leadership in all matters pertaining to Wildlife Natural Resources Management and other functions supporting the smooth operation of the Department.
Key Performance Areas
• Organize and provide leadership of the Department
• Enforce Wildlife Conservation and National Parks Act and coordinate implementation of wildlife strategy and formulation of wildlife policies.
• Coordinate wildlife research, policy formulation and implementation and provide advice on the suitability of wildlife management interventions.
• Submit annual and other reports for the information of the Permanent Secretary/ Minister and keep them informed on all issues of importance
• Develop and review the vision and mission statement for the Department that are in keeping with the vision and mission of the Ministry
• Provide strategic leadership to the functions supporting the smooth operations of the department to ensure that they are able to achieve the mission of the Department
• Coordinate the development and implementation of financial management policies and practices that support and enable the Department to execute its work to achieve its mission.
• Promote national, regional and international cooperation and networking in matters of Wildlife management.
• Provide direction on responses to Parliament and or Council motions .and questions on issues related to Wildlife Management/resources.
• Develop and introduce appropriate management tools in order to improve productivity and general efficiency within the Department.
Required Competencies and Skills

• Analytical Thinking and Visioning
• Deciding and Innovating
• Building and Managing Relationships
• Communicating Effectively
• Managing Performance
• Planning and Execution
• Creativity and Innovation
• Managing and Measuring Work
• Quality Service Delivery

Applications:

Applicants should quote the reference number
of this vacancy circular and provide:

a) (i) Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
(ii) Certified copies of Certificates
(Academic and Professional) and
at least two (2) work related
references.

b) Serving Public Officers should indicate:

(i) Date of first appointment
(ii) Present position and appointment thereto.

Important:

Applications from serving Public Officers should be routed through their Heads of Departments and Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements stipulated above will not be responded to. Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism
Private Bag BO 199
Gaborone

Applicants are also required to submit an electronic
summary of their CVs. Please e-mail
tketumile@gov.bw to request for the
required electronic CV format.

Closing Date: 08th August 2014

For further information please contact: Human Resource Management Division TEL: No. 3914955/3647913/3647951