PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (1 POST)
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 1 OF 2014
REF NO: GICO 8/49/2 I (3) 
10th October 2014

The Government Implementation Coordination Office, in the Office of the President invites applications from qualified citizens to fill the following vacancies:

SALARY: E1 (349,704 - 363,840) per annum

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

BENEFITS:
i) Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15% and
employee pays 5%)
ii) Optional contributory Medical Aid (Government pays 50% and
employee pays 50%)

QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate should possess a recognized Degree in Social Sciences (Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, etc.). Master’s Degree in the related field would be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE:
• At least fourteen (14) years relevant work experience, two (2) of which should have been at a senior professional level in Government (E2 level), or equivalent in the Private Sector or in a Parastatal Organization.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills and project management skills

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To Co-ordinate and monitor implementation of policies, programmes and projects to ensure linkages amongst all major government projects for purpose of synergy, efficiency and impact.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Ensures co-ordination and monitoring of Government policies, programmes and projects for effective implementation.
• Build programme and project management capacity at Ministry and District level for effective co-ordination and implementation of Government policies, programmes and projects
• Develops a comprehensive Government programme/project management system to support coordinated delivery of Government programmes and projects.
• Supports the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning by making contributions to support the Project Review process and the Estimate Committee during the Planning and Budgeting process.
• Supports the Thematic Working Groups (TWGs) during programme/project implementations to ensure continuous co-ordination and for purposes of synergy, efficiency and drive for results
• Ensures creation of linkages amongst all major government projects that seek to achieve a common goal
• Follow-up on all delayed projects and challenges facing implementation of Government policies and programmes.
• Facilitates the setting up of Project Management Offices in Ministries and Districts.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
• Managing Vision and purpose
• Managing and measuring work
• Innovation Management
• Programme/Projects Management
• Timely Decision Making
• Decision Quality
• Trust and Integrity
• Innovative and problem solving
• Communicating effectively

APPLICANTS
Quote the Vacancy Circular Number and give the following details:
a) Full names, postal address, date and place of birth
b) Full summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae)
c) Certified copies of relevant certificates and National Identity card
d) At least three (3) copies of recent work-related references (with full contact details) confirming the relevant experience
e) In case of serving Public Officers, the following should be provided
• Date of first appointment
• Present post, salary grade and date of appointment thereto
Important:
All applications from serving Public Officers must be routed through their Permanent Secretaries or Heads of Independent Departments. Applications not so routed will not be considered.
Applications should be addressed to:

Coordinator, Government Implementation Coordination Office (GICO)
Private Bag 005
Poso House
Gaborone

Or hand delivered to the:

Coordinator, Government Implementation Coordination Office (GICO), 
Debswana House, Main Mall, 
Plot 1188-1195, Second Floor, Office 8, 
Gaborone, Botswana

For further information please contact: Ms. Bonolo E. Mwanaliti @ 3631711

Closing Date: 31st October 2014