POLICY SPECIALIST(LIBRARY AND INFORMATION)

POLICY SPECIALIST(LIBRARY AND INFORMATION) 

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 12 OF 2014
REF: YSC 4/4/7 III (92) 
DATE:12th August 2014

The above vacancy exists in the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture. The Policy Specialist oversees policy and strategy formulation, including review and analysis of Library and Information Policies and Programmes. 

A talented, proactive, self-driven and visionary candidate is therefore sought to fill the above mentioned position.

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

Leave: 30 working days per annum.

Benefits:
a) Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme. (Government pays 50%, Employee pays 50%).
b) A contract of 24 – 36 months with gratuity payable at the rate of 25% upon the expiry of contract.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Studies, Policy Development or related.A Master’s Degree in a relevant field would be an added advantage.

Experience: A minimum of fourteen (14) years relevant post qualification experience, two (2) of which should have been served at the level of E2 in the Public Service or equivalent level in a Parastatal or Private sector organization.

Competencies:
• Analytical and Strategic thinking
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Supervision and Accountability
• Innovation and Driving Change
• Teamwork and Partnering
• Delivering Quality Service
Managing through systems

Purpose of the Job:

To provide leadership direction and guidance in the formulation of relevant policies, programmes and legislation and to advise the Permanent Secretary on matters relating to Library and information policies and programmes.

Key performance areas:

• Provides guidance in the formulation of library programmes that are responsive to customer needs.
• Oversees the development and implementation of e-government programmes in the Ministry to facilitate on-lineservice provision.
• Initiates formulation and review of the National Library Policy and legislation.
• Undertakes research on Library and Information to guide policy development and implementation.

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should;

Quote the number of the relevant vacancy circular and give the following details:

● Full name and contact details.
● Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae).
● Certified copies of certificates and National Identity card.
• At least two (2) recent references.
• Basic salary if employed in the Parastatal or Private Sector Organization.

In case of serving officers, the following should be provided:

• Date of first appointment
• Present post, salary scale and date of appointment thereto.

Important:

All applications from serving public officers should be routed through their Heads of Department and Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

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 mmachuka@gov.bw, nhange@gov.bw and kkomanyane@gov.bw to request for the required CV format.

Closing Date: 1st September 2014

For further information required, please contact the Human Resources Office on: Phone: 3682600