POLICY SPECIALIST – LIBRARY AND INFORMATION

MINISTRY OF YOUTH SPORT AND CULTURE
“EXCELLENCE FOR UNITY AND PRIDE”
REF: YSC 4/4/7 IV (65) DATE: 11th February 2015
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1. VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 1 OF 2015
POLICY SPECIALIST – LIBRARY AND INFORMATION
The above vacancy exists in the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture under the National Library of Botswana. The Department exists to provide a nation-wide library and information service for purposes of promoting literacy, education, research and leisure reading; and acquiring and preserving for posterity information materials about Botswana.
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 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 organisation.
Competencies:
• Analytical and Strategic thinking
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Supervision and Accountability
• Innovation and Driving Change
• Teamwork and Partnering
• Delivering Quality Service
Managing vision and purpose
Managing through systems
Purpose of the Job:
To provide leadership in the development of the national library and information service, giving strategic guidance in the implementation of library policies and programmes.
Key performance areas:
• Provides guidance in the implementation of library programmes responsive to customer needs
• Oversees the implementation of Botswana National Library Service Act.
• Oversees the development and implementation of the Departmental strategy and annual performance plan in alignment to the ministry’s strategic plan.
• Initiates formulation, review and implementation of the National Library Policy and legislation.
APPLICATIONS:
Applicants should;
Quote the number of the vacancy circular and give the following details:
● Full name and contact details.
● Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae and, current basic salary).
● Certified copies of certificates and National Identity card.
• At least two (2) recent references.
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 bkgwaadira@gov.bw and nhange@gov.bw to request for the required CV format.
Closing Date:17th April 2015
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