PROJECT OFFICER (ANTI-CORRUPTION) - Ministry of Education & Skills Development

PROJECT OFFICER (ANTI-CORRUPTION), C1 
TENABLE AT CORPORATE SERVICES – GABORONE

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO.19 OF 2014.
Ref: E 4/1/4 Temp (42) 
Date:04 December, 2014
POSITION CODE: FAAIBC

Applicants are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Project Officer (Anti-Corruption Unit), in the Ministry of Education and Skills Development. 

SALARY: C1 (P123 168 – P147 180 per annum)

LEAVE: 30 Working Days Per Annum

BENEFITS:

i) Optional medical aid scheme with the Botswana Public Officers Medical Aid Scheme (BPOMAS - Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%)

ii) For new entrants to the Public Service, a contract of 24-36 months with gratuity payable at the rate of 25% upon the expiry of contract.

QUALIFICATION:

Applications should have a minimum Degree in Social Science, Business Management (Auditing/ Accounts) or Criminology.

EXPERIENCE:

Four (4) years relevant experience in the anti- corruption field and/or a proven track record in related field in the Public Service of Botswana, two (2) of which should have been served at the level of C2.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To conduct preliminary investigation of corruption, fraud, and related crimes within the Ministry.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Provide information on corruption and economic crime to stakeholders.
• Advice management on good practices to eliminate corruption opportunities.
• Assist in the development of investigation strategies and tactics and procedures aimed at improving the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of the investigation.
• Participate in the operation of the investigation progress.
• Compile preliminary reports and case closure reports.
• Examines investigation reports, assesses evidence and advice management accordingly.
• Researches on laws of Botswana as well as international laws relating to corruption.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for planning purposes.
• Undertakes any other related duties as assigned by management.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Drive for Results
• Customer Focus
• Integrity and Trust
• Building Effective Teams

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should quote the reference and vacancy circular number and provide the following:

• Detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae.
• Certified copies of Certificates and National Identity card.
• Date of first appointment.
• Present post, salary grade and date of appointment thereto.
• Two (2) copies of recent work related references (from 2012)

IMPORTANT:

All applications should be routed through their Heads of Departments. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

Applications should be address to:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Education & Skills Development
Private Bag 005
Gaborone

CLOSING DATE: 19 December 2014

For further information contact The Human Resource Office at 3674552/3655489.