ASSISTANT MANAGER (REFORMS COORDINATOR)

VACANCIES -MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, WILDLIFE AND TOURISM

REF NO: EWT 4/26/11 II (9)
10th April 2015

The Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism aims to protect the environment, conserve the country’s renewable and natural resources and derive value out of environment for the benefit of the nation.

Talented, experienced, proactive, innovative, self driven and visionary candidates are sought to fill the below mentioned positions;

ASSISTANT MANAGER (REFORMS COORDINATOR)

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 4 OF 2015

SALARY: D2 (P 231, 708 – P255, 828 per annum)

BENEFITS: i) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays
50% and employee 50%).

ii) Contributory Pension Fund (Government pays 15% and employee 5%).

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in Social Sciences i.e. Public Administration, Economics, B.Com, Business Administration or equivalent qualification. Planning and productivity improvement will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 8 years relevant work experience in the Public Service two (2) of which should have been served at D3 salary scale on a post of Performance Management related activities or equivalent in the Public Service, Parastatal or Private Sector.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To monitor and manage implementation of Public Service Reforms introduced by Government and to provide general assistance to the Performance Improvement Coordinator.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Initiate support for training, implementing plans, communication and monitoring of the Public Service Reforms.
• Facilitates the integration of all Public Service Reforms introduced within the Public Service.
• Assists Reforms Coordinator in preparations of regular reports on the progress, impediments and problems to such Reforms, Programs and Projects.
• Assists in identification of Ministerial strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, and advises the Reforms Coordinator accordingly.
• Assists in ensuring quality control on all reforms projects deliverables.
• Assists in monitoring and evaluation of the overall effectiveness of the performance improvement initiatives.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Creativity
• Building Effective Teams
• Integrity and Trust
• Composure
• Innovation Management
• Managing and Measuring Work
• Drive for Results
• Presentation Skills
• Written Communications

APPLICATIONS:

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

a) i. Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
ii. Certified copies of Certificates
(Academic and Professional) and at least two (2) work related references.

b) Serving Public Officers should indicate:

i. Date of first appointment
ii. Present position and appointment thereto.

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. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements stipulated above will not be responded to. Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESED TO:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism
Private Bag BO 199
Gaborone

Applicants are also required to submit an electronic summary of their CV.

Please e-mail tketumile@gov.bw to request for the required electronic CV format.

CLOSING DATE: 4th May 2015