TEACHING ASSISTANT (GRADUATES)

OKAVANGO RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MAUN)

Applications are invited for the following academic positions at the Okavango Research Institute (ORI). The Institute is based in Maun in the North Western part of Botswana and specializes in natural resources management, sustainable natural resource use and conservation in the world famous Okavango Delta and the Kgalagadi (Kalahari) region. The Institute has a good library (a branch of the University library in Gaborone) and excellent research laboratories. The Institute attracts significant international funding and is becoming generally acknowledged as a global research leader in natural resources management. Additional information on ORI including its Strategic Plan can be found on www.ori.ub.bw.

TEACHING ASSISTANT – GRADUATES (2- year Contract)

VACANCY NO: ORI 7/ 2015

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) assist with graduate students’ admissions process; facilitate registration process and ORI graduate program administration; (ii) assist day to day activities of the ORI graduate program; (iii) assist in organising seminars for graduate students and ORI Graduate Committee meetings; (iv) perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the ORI Graduate Coordinator. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the ORI Graduate Coordinator to achieve the mission and objectives of the Institute, School of Graduate Studies and the University.

Requirements: Applicants should have the following qualifications: (i) at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences with specialization in administration; (ii) administrative experience in an institution of higher learning; (iii) demonstrated understanding of the working dynamics of an academic environment; in particular graduate studies will also be an added advantage; (iv) proficiency in the use of computers and IT are essential.

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw

Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position.  You should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for; provide current CVs (including telephone, telex and telefax number and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses of three referees.  Applicants should inform their referees to (i) quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position(s) applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the below address before the stipulated closing date. Send your application to: The Institute Administrator, Okavango Research Institute, Private Bag 285 Maun, Botswana, Tel. 6817223; Fax. 6861835: e-mail, recruitment@ori.ub.bw/ kitso.moetedi@ori.ub.bw

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office number N0. 2, Porta cabin E1. 

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing Date: Open Until Filled