GOVERNMENT OF BOTSWANA JOBS - 4/1/2015

REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA

MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens for the following vacancies tenable at the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA)

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 4 OF 2015

VACANCY: DEPUTY DIRECTOR, ANALYSIS & MONITORING- CONTRACT

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens for the position of Deputy Director, Analysis and Monitoring tenable within the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Financial Intelligence Agency.

SALARY: F2, P414 768 per annum

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

BENEFITS: (a) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government contributes 50% and employee contributes 50%)

(b) A contract of 24 to 36 Months, with gratuity at the rate of 25% payable upon expiry of contract

(c) Scarce Skills Allowance (30 to 40% of Basic Salary)

(d) Housing Allowance (15% of Basic Salary)

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should have at least Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or any other related field, a Master’s degree in the stated fields or professional qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA are preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of sixteen (16) years’ experience in Accounting or Financial Environment. Exposure to the following fields and performance at senior position in government or private sector is required; Banking, Auditing(Forensic/financial), Risk Management, Financial Investigation, Intelligence analysis, Taxation

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To coordinate the collection, analysis and dissemination of suspicious transactions and activity reports from financial institutions and other businesses and monitor incoming data, internal processes and cooperation with comparable bodies by applying technical expertise and judgement to identify and detect situations relating to opportunities and threats in relation to proceeds of crime, money laundering and the financing of Terrorism.

DUTIES

• Coordinates the implementation of the Financial Intelligence Act, anti-money laundering and combating of financing of terrorism policies and procedures

• Coordinates the investigation of suspected financial crime by law enforcement organization

• Coordinates the request of information from and to comparable bodies outside Botswana

• Oversees the preparation of typologies for purposes of training and sharing information and trends in criminality

• Intervenes and monitors orders to prevent the flow of criminal proceeds

• Liaises with investigatory, supervisory authorities and accountable institutions to enhance analysis and improve the quality of input and output

• Communicates with compliance staff and other authorized representatives of reporting entities on individual cases

• Initiates the formulation and implementation of intelligence analysis policies

• Designs and produces industry specific suspicious activity reports and other related report templates

• Monitors the analysis of financial disclosures for evidence of criminal behaviour

• Coordinates the development and delivery of training for staff to enhance their skills

• Oversees the preparation of analytical reports for investigation by law enforcement agencies

• Manages internal databases on suspicious disclosures and on freezing orders issued

• Coordinates the preparation of budget for the divisions

• Monitors the implementation of divisional budget

• Undertakes any other related duties as assigned by management.

KEY COMPETENCIES
• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Teamwork and Partnering
• Security Consciousness
• Personal Integrity
• Communicating effectively
• Supervision and Accountability
• Innovation and Driving Change
• Planning and Execution
• Delivering Quality Service

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 5 OF 2015

VACANCY: SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, MONITORING- CONTRACT

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens for the position of Senior Assistant Director, Monitoring, tenable within the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Financial Intelligence Agency.

SALARY: E1, P349 704 – P363 840 per annum

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

BENEFITS: (a) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government contributes 50% and employee contributes 50%)

(b) A contract of 24 to 36 Months, with gratuity at the rate of 25% payable upon expiry of contract

(c) Scarce Skills Allowance (30 to 40% of Basic Salary)

(d) Housing Allowance (15% of Basic Salary)

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should have at least Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or any other related field, a Master’s degree in the stated fields or professional qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA are preferred.

EXPERIENCE

A Minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience in Accounting or Financial Environment. Exposure to the following fields is required; Banking, Auditing (Financial / Forensic), International Relations, Risk Management, Law Enforcement, Intelligence analysis, Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing, Taxation, Regulatory Environment

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Generate tactical and strategic intelligence products in support of the Financial Intelligence Agency mandate

DUTIES

• Coordinates, receive, register, process, analyse and assess reports on large cash transactions and cross border electronic transfers beyond the prescribed limit submitted to FIA in order to prevent, detect and combat Money laundering and the financing of Terrorism and related financial offences

• Coordinates, performs analytical functions in respect of transacting patterns and scenarios which may be linked to the proceeds of crime and money laundering

• Coordinates the request of information from and to comparable bodies outside Botswana

• Disseminate intelligence reports emanating from cash transactions and electronic funds transfers in and out of Botswana and information on suspicious transactions received from comparable bodies in consultation with the Senior Assistant Director, Analysis

• Technical expertise to support the Financial Intelligence Agency’s operations through the application of analytical approaches, processes and tools to detect proceeds of crime in specific instances of money laundering and terrorism financing

• Gathers information from internal-external databases, rapports, notes, literature year reports and newspapers for data-mining and for analysing crimes

• Coordinates the formulation and implementation of implementation of intelligence analysis policies

• Designs and produce industry specific suspicious activity reports and other related report templates

• Monitors the analysis of financial disclosures for evidence of criminal behaviour

• Actively supply sanitized case information that signal new developments which is useful in policy making

• Coordinates the development and delivery of training for staff to enhance their skills

• Communicates with compliance staff and other authorised representatives of reporting entities on individual cases

• Oversees the preparation of analytical reports for investigation by law enforcement agencies

• Provide assistance to compliance training and public awareness initiatives

• Prepares the budget for the division

• Monitors the implementation of divisional budget

• Identifies staff skills needs and recommends appropriate development programmes

• Conducts on the job training for supervisees

• Models professionalism and exemplary behaviour among staff

• Undertakes any other related duties as assigned by management.

KEY COMPETENCIES
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking
• Communicating Effectively
• Innovation and Driving Change
• Deciding and Initiating Change
• Personal Integrity
• Supervision and Accountability
• Planning and Execution
• Teamwork and Partnering
• Delivering Quality Service

APPLICATIONS: Applicants should quote the number of the vacancy circular and provide the following details:

(b) A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
(c) Certified copies of relevant certificates, Omang, and names of two (2) referees
(d) In case of serving public officers, date of first appointment, present post (with salary scale) and date of appointment thereto.

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 6 OF 2015

VACANCY: SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, COMPLIANCE - CONTRACT

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens for the position of Senior Assistant Director, Compliance tenable within the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Financial Intelligence Agency.

SALARY: E1, P349 704 – P363 840 per annum

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

BENEFITS: (a) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government contributes 50% and employee contributes 50%)

(b) A contract of 24 to 36 Months, with gratuity at the rate of 25% payable upon expiry of contract

(c) Scarce Skills Allowance (30 to 40% of Basic Salary)

(d) Housing Allowance (15% of Basic Salary)

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should have at least Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Law or any other related field and a Master’s degree in the stated field. Post Graduate Qualification in research and/or Project Management are preferred

EXPERIENCE

A Minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience in Accounting or Financial Environment. Exposure to the following fields is required:

• Banking
• Regulatory Environment
• Project coordination / Management
• Research Environment
• Risk Management
• Financial Analysis
• Intelligence analysis
• Law Enforcement

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To engage with supervisory bodies and regulated institutions to monitor and enhance the level of compliance related to Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing and other financial offences in accordance with the Financial Intelligence Act and relevant international legislation.

DUTIES

• Provides guidance and direction to supervisory bodies and regulated institutions regarding compliance obligations stipulated in the Financial Intelligence Act

• Responsible for research activities and compilation of statistics

• Manages the sanctions mechanisms in cases of serious failures to report suspicious transactions

• Coordinates cooperation and exchange of information with supervisory bodies on compliance matters

• Works with professional associations in improving sector compliance and offers training to improve reporting

• Coordinates all projects undertaken by the Financial Intelligence Agency including Typologies undertaken by the Agency in conjunction with International bodies

• Develops annual strategic and prevention plan

• Develop a sound understanding of various regulated institutions and sectors under Financial Intelligence Act

• Identify problems and issues within industry sectors and formulating strategic solutions/interventions

• Monitor domestic developments which impact on the control measures to combat money laundering and terror financing

• Consider and report on possible strategic prevention initiatives and responses

• Critically assess the need for guidance to supervisory bodies, regulated institutions and sectors on the application of the FI Act

• Develop the industry guidance scope and prepare guidance notes/standards for approval and publication

• Build, manage and maintain professional relationships with relevant supervisory bodies, regulated institutions and accountable institutions

• Work closely with the analysis, legal and monitoring departments to deliver on strategic output

• Provide assistance in responding to queries from the public and stakeholders on the implementation of the FI Act

• Provide assistance to compliance training and public awareness initiatives

• Monitors the implementation of divisional budget

• Undertakes any other related duties as assigned by management.

KEY COMPETENCIES
Analytical and Strategic Thinking
Communicating Effectively
Innovation and Driving Change
Deciding and Initiating Change
Supervision and Accountability
Personal Integrity
Planning and Execution
Teamwork and Partnering
Delivering Quality Service

APPLICATIONS: Applicants should quote the number of the vacancy circular and provide the following details:

(b) A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
(c) Certified copies of relevant certificates, Omang, and names of two (2) referees
(d) In case of serving public officers, date of first appointment, present post (with salary scale) and date of appointment thereto.

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 7 OF 2015

VACANCY: CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens for the position of Chief Compliance Officer tenable within the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Financial Intelligence Agency.

SALARY: D1, P251 376 – P277 524 per annum

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

BENEFITS: (a) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government contributes 50% and employee contributes 50%)

(b) Contributory Pension (Government contributes 15% and employee contributes 5% of salary)

(c) Scarce Skill Allowance (30% to 40% of Basic Salary)

(d) Housing Allowance (15% of Basic Salary)

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should have at least Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Law or any other related field; a Master on the stated fields is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

A Minimum of eight (8) years’ post qualification experience.
Exposure in the Following Areas is required: Banking supervision, Compliance and regulatory environment, Intelligence analysis, Risk management, Law enforcement

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To assess stakeholders’ compliance to statutory and regulatory requirements regarding money laundering and terrorist financing and any other related financial crimes.

DUTIES

• Educates financial institutions and other businesses on their obligation to detect, prevent and deter money laundering and associated offences

• Sensitises financial institutions and other businesses on their obligation to report suspicious transactions and activities

• Requests financial information from financial institutions and other businesses

• Exchanges financial intelligence information with members of the Egmont Group and other stakeholders

• Facilitates information sharing among local financial institutions, other businesses and judicial authorities

• Attends to queries and requests on financial intelligence issues

• Attends to queries from the Public and stakeholders on the implementation of Financial Intelligence Act

• Informs, advises and collaborates with investigatory authority

• Submits financial intelligence reports to investigatory authority

• Implements regional and international anti-money laundering policies recommendations

• Develops business specific Anti-money Laundering Compliance Program

• Assesses the adequacy of the industry’s anti money laundering compliance programmes

• Creates public awareness by training stakeholders on the implementation of the Financial Intelligence Act

• Develops solutions to potential issues involving compliance and regulatory risk

• Undertakes any other related duties as assigned by management.

KEY COMPETENCIES
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Personal Integrity
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Proactiveness and Innovation
• Teamwork and Partnering
• Presentation Skills
• Assertiveness
• Ability to work with limited guidance
• Evaluation
• Planning and organizing skills

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 8 OF 2015

VACANCY: CHIEF FINANCIAL ANALYST

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens for the position of Chief Financial Analyst tenable within the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Financial Intelligence Agency.

SALARY: D1, P251 376 – P277 524 per annum

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

BENEFITS: (a) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government contributes 50% and employee contributes 50%)

(b) Contributory Pension (Government contributes 15% and employee contributes 5% of salary)

(c) Scarce Skill Allowance (30% to 40% of Basic Salary)

(d) Housing Allowance (15% of Basic Salary)

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should have at least Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or any other related field. A Master degree in related fields or relevant professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA) is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

A Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in Accounting or Financial Management.
Exposure to the following fields is required: Auditing (Financial, Forensic),Financial Reporting, Risk management, Law Enforcement, Financial analysis, Financial Investigation, Intelligence analysis, Anti-money laundering and combating of financing of terrorism

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To collect, analyse and disseminate suspicious transactions and activity reports from financial institutions and listed businesses to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

DUTIES

• Educates financial institutions and listed businesses on their obligation to detect, prevent and deter money laundering and associated offences

• Sensitises financial institutions and listed businesses on their obligation to report suspicious transactions and activities

• Requests financial information from financial institutions or listed businesses

• Receives suspicious transactions and suspicious activity report reports from financial institutions and listed businesses

• Facilitates exchanges of financial intelligence information with members of the Egmont Group and other stakeholders

• Facilitates information sharing among local financial institutions, listed businesses and judicial authorities

• Attends to queries and requests on financial intelligence issues

• Liaises with the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, Financial Action Task Force, Egmont group and other international bodies dealing with issues relating to anti-money laundering

• Informs, advises and collaborates with investigatory authority

• Submits financial intelligence reports to the investigatory authority

• Analyses and evaluates reports to determine whether there is sufficient basis for investigation by law enforcement authority

• Analyses received information in order to determine the patterns of transactions suggesting suspicion of money laundering, terrorist financing and related crimes
• Examines financial flows in listed businesses to identify and prevent money-laundering and terrorist financing

• Develops reporting standards for financial institutions and listed businesses

• Monitors maintenance of financial intelligence information statistics database

• Prepares manpower and financial budget for the Division

• Manages the financial budget

• Undertakes any other related duties as assigned by management.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Technical Expertise
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Personal Integrity
• Proactiveness and Innovation
• Analytical Skills
• Teamwork and Partnering
• Presentation Skills
• Assertiveness
• Ability to work with limited guidance
• Planning and organizing skills

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 9 OF 2015

VACANCY: PRINCIPAL COMPLIANCE OFFICER (X4)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens for the position of Principal Compliance Officer tenable within the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Financial Intelligence Agency.

SALARY: D3, P190 104 – P209 868 per annum

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

BENEFITS: (a) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government contributes 50% and employee contributes 50%)

(b) Contributory Pension (Government contributes 15% and employee contributes 5% of salary)
(c) Scarce skill (30 – 40% of Basic Salary
(d) Housing Allowance (15%of Basic Salary)

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should have at least Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/ Law/Economics or any other related field; a Master on the stated fields will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of six (6) years’ post qualification experience. Exposure in the following areas is required: Compliance, Financial Sector, Financial Intelligence, Financial Analysis, and Regulatory Environment

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To assess stakeholders’ compliance to statutory and regulatory requirements regarding money laundering and terrorist financing.

DUTIES

• Educates financial institutions and listed businesses on their obligation to detect, prevent and deter money laundering and associated offences

• Sensitises financial institutions and listed businesses on their obligation to report suspicious transactions and activities

• Requests financial information from financial institutions and other businesses

• Tests compliance systems and programmes for accountable institutions and supervisory bodies on anti-money laundering and financial offence/criminal

• Reviews the policies, procedures and processes of accountable institutions and supervisory bodies on anti-money laundering and financial offence/ crime compliance programmes

• Assesses the risk and trends of money laundering in the respective industries and evaluate the adequacy of the industries/ anti-money laundering risk assessment processes

• Assesses the adequacy of the industry’s anti money laundering compliance programmes

• Assess the industries compliance with the statutory and regulatory requirements for the customer identification programme

• Assists in the preparation of the budget for the unit

• Assists in monitoring the implementation of the budget

• Undertakes any other related duties as assigned by management.

KEY COMPETENCIE

• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Proactiveness and Innovation
• Analytical Skills
• Personal Integrity
• Teamwork and Partnering
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Presentation Skills
• Assertiveness
• Client Orientation
• Ability to work with limited guidance
• Evaluation
• Planning and organizing skills

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 10 OF 2015

VACANCY: PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL ANALYST (X 3)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens for the position of Principal Financial Analyst tenable within the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Financial Intelligence Agency.

SALARY: D3, P190 104 – P209 868 per annum

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

BENEFITS: (a) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government contributes 50% and employee contributes 50%)

(b) Contributory Pension (Government contributes 15% and employee contributes 5% of salary)

(c) Scarce Skills Allowance (30 – 40% of Basic Salary)

(d) Housing Allowance (15%of Basic Salary)

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should have at least Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/ Finance or any other related field, a Master’s degree in the stated fields or professional qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of six (6) years’ experience in Accounting or Financial Environment. Exposure to the following fields will be an added advantage; Banking, Auditing(Forensic/financial), Risk Management, Financial Investigation, Intelligence analysis, Taxation

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To collect, analyse and disseminate suspicious transactions and activity reports from financial institutions and listed businesses to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

DUTIES

• Receives suspicious transactions and suspicious activity reports from reporting entities

• Analyses and evaluates reports to determine whether there is sufficient basis for investigation by law enforcement authority

• Analyses received information in order to determine the patterns of transactions suggesting suspicion of money laundering, terrorist financing and related crimes

• Sensitises financial institutions and listed businesses on their obligation to report suspicious transactions and activities

• Requests financial information from financial institutions or listed businesses

• Facilitates exchanges of financial intelligence information with members of the Egmont Group and other stakeholders

• Facilitates information sharing among local financial institutions, listed businesses and judicial authorities

• Attends to queries and requests on financial intelligence issues

• Informs, advises and collaborates with investigatory authority

• Submits financial intelligence reports to the investigatory authority

• Examines financial flows in listed businesses to identify and prevent money-laundering and terrorist financing

• Develops reporting standards for reporting entities

• Monitors maintenance of financial intelligence information statistics database

• Undertakes any other related duties as assigned by management.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Personal Integrity
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Proactiveness and Innovation
• Teamwork and Partnering
• Presentation Skills
• Assertiveness
• Ability to work with limited guidance
• Evaluation
• Planning and organizing skills

Applications should be addressed to: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Private Bag 008, Gaborone or hand delivered to Office No. 231.

Important: All applications from serving public officers should be routed through their Heads of Department. Applications not so routed will not be considered. Applicants are also required to submit an electronic summary of their CV. Applicants who do not meet the requirements of the post will not be responded to. Please email jolatlheng@gov.bw for E scale and gmmatshediso@gov.bw for D scale post to request for the required electronic CV format.

Closing Date: 10th April 2015

For any inquiries contact Human Resource Division at 3633669, 3950134 or 3950135