Jobs at the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime

VACANCY: SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – PUBLIC EDUCATION

The post of Senior Assistant Director, Public Education exists in the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime under Public Education Division. The Division exists to provide education to the public on the evils of corruption and foster public support.

VACANCY CIRCULAR N0. 1 OF 2016

Ref: DCEC 4/7/1 I (81)
SALARY SCALE: E1 (P370,692.00 – P385,680.00 per annum)
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To coordinate public education functions/activities within the Directorate and promote awareness to the society.

A talented, and visionary candidate is therefore sought to lead and direct the operations of the office of the Senior Assistant Director, Public Education.

BENEFITS:

i) Contract of: 24-36 months with gratuity of 25% of the total gross emoluments earned during the contract of employment
ii) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and Employee pays 50%)
iii) Institutional Housing or 15% Housing Allowance in lieu of housing.

QUALIFIED APPLICANT(S) PROFILE

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communications or Humanities. A post graduate qualification in Strategic Management will be an added advantage

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 12 years relevant experience in Public Education issues, 2 years of which should have been served at E2 level or equivalent grade.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Promotes awareness on corruption at all levels of society and sensitise the public about its adverse impact on the country.
• Directs, manages and controls the operations of the Public Education Division.
• Undertakes Public Education activities in order to equip the public with knowledge and tools necessary to prevent corruption.
• Develops Communication Strategy and provides advice on effective methods and systems of implementation.
• Prepares the Public Education Division Annual Performance Plan and reports progress to the Director General.
• Benchmarks with well-established Anti-Corruption Agencies on best practices on corruption related issues.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Prospective candidates must demonstrate ability and effectiveness in the following areas:

• Decision Quality
• Communicating Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Managing Diversity
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Teamwork and Partnering
• Delivering Quality Service
• Integrity and Trust
• Innovation Management

APPLICATIONS:

The applicant should quote the Vacancy Circular Number of this vacancy and provide the following details

i) Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae).
ii) Certified copies of certificates and at least (2) work related
references.
iii) Date of first appointment and date of appointment to present post and Basic Salary/Salary Scale.

IMPORTANT:

Applications from serving Public Officers should be routed through their respective Heads of Department and Permanent Secretaries. Applicants who do not meet the minimum advert requirements stipulated above will not be responded to. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Director General
Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime
Private Bag 00344
Gaborone

Physical Address:
DCEC
Molosiwa Road
Plot 1212
Old Industrial Site

CLOSING DATE: 22 January, 2016

For further details contact Human Resources Unit: 3604290/3604228.