SENIOR RESEARCHER : Botswana Public Service College

VACANCY: SENIOR RESEARCHER: ONE (1) POST

REF: BPSC 4/2/5 I (16)
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO; 18 OF 2015
SALARY: D2 (P218, 592 –P241, 344 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 of Senior Researcher, which exists at Botswana Public Service College (BPSC).

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

BENEFITS:

• Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%)
• Compulsory contribution Pension Fund (Government pays 15% and employee pays 5%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors’ Degree in Social Sciences. A Master’s Degree in Social Sciences will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE:

At least Ten (10) years’ experience in the field of Research, two (2) years of which must have been served as Researcher at D3 salary scale in Government or equivalent / comparative level in Parastatal or Private organization.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To research on new approaches and best practice in management tools and techniques to support government reforms agenda.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Identify and build strategic partnerships and alliances.
• Support government reforms and transformation initiatives through the provision of professional advisory services.
• Facilitate information sharing between Public Sector institutions.
• Research and develop facilitation methods.
• Conduct research initiatives that support the research and development agenda of the Botswana Public Service College.
• Provide knowledge and advisory support to the college on best practice of facilitation methods.
• Design tools/methodology for analysis of programme effectiveness.
• Design, develop and recommend new approaches, structures and systems for improved Public Service Management.
• Analyse data, prepare reports, present findings and facilitate knowledge repository and accessibility.
• Assess personal knowledge, skills against job specific competencies to identify development needs and priorities.
• Research to enhance knowledge and attend training, workshops and seminars.
• Mentor and supervise supervisees.
• Identify supervisee’s competency gaps and determine relevant development programs.
• Undertake any other related duties to as may be assigned by management .

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Functional/Technical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Managing and Measuring Work
• Priority Setting
• Command Skills
• Drive for Results
• Comfort Around Higher Management
• Customer Focus
• Integrity and Trust
• Self-Development and Knowledge
• Managing Vision and Purpose

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 College
Private Bag 10026
Gaborone

Closing date: 27 February 2015

Note:

(i) For further information please contact the Human Resource Office at Tel: 3684200.

(ii)Only short listed candidates will be responded to.