PRINCIPAL PROGRAMMES OFFICER I (EVENTS MANAGEMENT) (D2)

 PRINCIPAL PROGRAMMES OFFICER I (EVENTS MANAGEMENT) (D2)
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO: 8 OF 2014
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MINISTRY OF YOUTH SPORTS AND CULTURE

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens for the below contract position (24 – 36 months) at the Botswana Fifty Anniversary of Independence Coordinating Unit (BOT 50) under the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture, tenable in Gaborone.

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

Salary Scale: D2 (P218, 592.00 – P241, 344.00) per annum.
Leave: 30 working days per annum

Benefits: Entitled for 25% gratuity per annum for years worked.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Events Management / Performing Arts / Cultural Studies 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 or equivalent.

Key competencies & skills:
• Managing and Measuring Work
• Problem Solving
• Managing Diversity
• Innovation Management
• Quality Decision Making
• Drive for Results
• Conflict Management
• Customer Focus
• Conflict Resolution Skills

Main Purpose of the job:
To provide leadership, coordination and events management of all the Botswana Fifty Anniversary of Independence Celebrations activities.

Key Performance Areas:

a) Coordinates, plans, choreographs and implements programmed events.

b) Coordinates final productions of the Botswana Fifty Anniversary of Independence pre-indepedence activities, Independence Eve and Main Independence Day Celebrations post Independence Day activities for 2014, 2015, 2016.

c) Spearheads the identification and mentoring of presenters, moderators and directors of ceremonies.

d) Consolidates progress reports on all activities implemented and submits to the BOT 50 Coordinator.

e) Guides and supports implementation of Botswana Fifty Anniversary of Independence activities in the Districts.

f) Conducts field visits to monitor implementation.

g) Liaises with stakeholders in the planning, coordination and implementation of BOT 50 programmes and activities.

h) Makes recommendations for the review of programmes and activities.

i) Assists in the identification potential sponsors for BOT 50 activities and makes recommendations to the Coordinator.

j) Assists in the consolidation of the BOT 50 budget estimates for submission to the BOT 50 Coordinator.

k) Meets the exigencies of the BOT 50 Secretariat.

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 from Serving Public officers should be routed through their Heads of Departments and Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

Applicants: Quote the number of this vacancy circular and give the following details:-

a) Full name, address, date and place of birth.
b) Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae)
c) Certified copies of certificates and two recent references.
d) Certified copy of Omang.
e) In case of serving Public Officers,
• Date of first appointment
• Present post and date of appointment thereto
• Applicants from Parastatals or Private Sector should indicate Basic Salary

Applications should be addressed to:

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture
P/Bag 00514
GABORONE

In addition, applications are required to submit an electronic summary of their CV. Please email kmooketsa@gov.bw and kstlhako@gov.bw to request for the CV format.

For further information please contact Human Resource Division at 3682600.

Closing date:21st July 2014.