VACANCIES -MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, WILDLIFE AND TOURISM
REF NO: EWT 4/26/11 II (9)
10th April 2015
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;
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND NATIONAL PARKS
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 3 OF 2015
SALARY SCALE: E2 (P325, 188 – P338, 316 per annum)
BENEFITS:
(a) A contract of 24 – 36 months with gratuity payable at the rate of 25% upon the expiry of contract.
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum.
QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in Wildlife Management and Conservation/Environmental Science or related fields.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of fourteen (14) years relevant work experience, at least 2 years of which should have been served on a managerial post on D1 salary grade in Government or equivalent in the Private Sector or Parastatal organization.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of fourteen (14) years relevant work experience, at least 2 years of which should have been served on a managerial post on D1 salary grade in Government or equivalent in the Private Sector or Parastatal organization.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
• Deputise the Director in the overall management of operations of the Department and coordinate all aspects of budget formulation, policy formulation analysis and implementation of Government plans.
• Deputise the Director in the overall management of operations of the Department and coordinate all aspects of budget formulation, policy formulation analysis and implementation of Government plans.
• Provide exceptional managerial and professional abilities in policy formulation analysis, implementation and evaluation.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Develops strategic partnerships with national key stakeholders and regional conservation bodies on Transfrontier wildlife conservation.
• Engages with non-governmental organisations and local communities to improve sustainable conservation and management of wildlife resources for enhanced local community livelihoods.
• Oversees the development of strategies for capacity building within communities to engage in wildlife resource-based tourism.
• Promote communication, education and awareness on Community Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM).
• Oversees performance and service delivery in wildlife conservation and utilisation Directorate.
• Advises on the development of human resources development strategy.
• Develops and mentors senior management in the wildlife conservation and utilisation Directorate.
• Develops and monitors implementation of strategies, management plans and standards concerning designated wildlife areas.
• Initiates and represent the Government in the negotiations and management of Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs).
• Develops strategies to mitigate Human Wildlife Conflict (HWC).
• Provides prudent management and leveraging of financial resources.
• Oversees the procurement of law enforcement, logistical and infrastructure requisites.
• Benchmark on best practices of wildlife estate management and community support and outreach programs.
• Develops strategic partnerships with national key stakeholders and regional conservation bodies on Transfrontier wildlife conservation.
• Engages with non-governmental organisations and local communities to improve sustainable conservation and management of wildlife resources for enhanced local community livelihoods.
• Oversees the development of strategies for capacity building within communities to engage in wildlife resource-based tourism.
• Promote communication, education and awareness on Community Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM).
• Oversees performance and service delivery in wildlife conservation and utilisation Directorate.
• Advises on the development of human resources development strategy.
• Develops and mentors senior management in the wildlife conservation and utilisation Directorate.
• Develops and monitors implementation of strategies, management plans and standards concerning designated wildlife areas.
• Initiates and represent the Government in the negotiations and management of Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs).
• Develops strategies to mitigate Human Wildlife Conflict (HWC).
• Provides prudent management and leveraging of financial resources.
• Oversees the procurement of law enforcement, logistical and infrastructure requisites.
• Benchmark on best practices of wildlife estate management and community support and outreach programs.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
• Analytical Thinking and Visionary
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Building and Managing Relationships
• Communicating Effectively
• Managing Performance
• Planning and Execution
• Creativity and Innovation
• Managing and Measuring Work
• Quality Service Delivery
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Building and Managing Relationships
• Communicating Effectively
• Managing Performance
• Planning and Execution
• Creativity and Innovation
• Managing and Measuring Work
• Quality Service Delivery
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.
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.
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
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
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