CHIEF TRAINER: CENTRE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT

VACANCY: CHIEF TRAINER: CENTRE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT; (1) POST

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO; 14 OF 2014
REF: BPSC 4/2/5 I (8)

SALARY: E2 (P306, 780 –P319, 164 per annum)

The Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) invites applications from highly motivated and well experienced citizens of Botswana to fill the vacant post Chief Trainer – Centre for Public Administration and Management which exists at Botswana Public Service College (BPSC).The position is offered on a contract period of 24 months .

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

BENEFITS:

• Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%)

• Gratuity payable at the rate of 25% upon expiry of contract.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters Degree in Human Resource Management / Public Administration or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

At least fourteen (14) years relevant qualification experience, two (2) years of which must have been served at middle management or Principal Trainer level at D1 salary scale in Government or equivalent / comparative level in Parastatal or Private organisation.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To implement training and development strategies that provides Public Service Officers with relevant leadership skills and competencies as well as provide support and advice to the Head of Public Administration and Management on the Centre’s operations.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Assesses the impact of the programmes at Public Service level.
• Benchmarks and develops best practice programme delivery strategies.
• Coordinates the review of programme curricular and methods of delivery.
• Facilitates the development of course delivery methods and instructional material to meet programme participant’s varying needs , abilities and interests .
• Works with Trainers to plan specific programmes and interventions that addresses capacity gaps in the Public Service.
• Ensures that all ethical and academic standards are upheld.
• Monitors and coordinates programme uptake.
• Ensures the availability and proper use of both human and financial resources.
• Assesses personal knowledge, skills against job specific competencies to identify development needs and priorities.
• Models professionalism and exemplary behavior amongst staff.
• Identifies staff skills gap and determines relevant development programmes.
• Assists in marketing Public administration and management programmes locally and internationally.
• Undertakes any other related duties to as may be assigned by management .

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Analytical and Strategic Thinking
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Teamwork and Partnering
• Communicating Effectively
• Planning and Execution
• Supervision and Accountability
• Innovating and Driving change
• Delivering Quality Service

APPLICATIONS:

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

a) Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
b) Certified copies of certificates and Omang(Attach academic transcripts).
c) At least two (2) work related references confirming the required experience.
d) Date of first appointment for those employed in Government.
e) Present position, date of appointment to the position and salary scale.
f) Actual salary, either per month or per annum (attach proof) for applicants from Parastatals and the Private Sector.

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.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:

The Executive Director
Botswana Public Service Management
Private Bag 10026
Gaborone

Closing date: 19th January 2015

Note: (i) For further information please contact the Human Resource office at Tel: 3684200.
(ii)Only short listed candidates will be responded to.