Vacancy at Independent Electoral Commission , Botswana

VACANCY: PRINCIPAL ELECTIONS OFFICER I – D2 (1 POST) - TENABLE AT THE IEC GUMARE OFFICE

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 1 OF 2016

SALARY: D2 (P231,708 – P255,828) per annum

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) exists to facilitate the formation of a democratically elected government by delivering transparent, free and fair elections in accordance with established legal framework for Botswana and internationally accepted principles and standards.

Suitable candidates are invited to submit their applications for the above mentioned position tenable at Gumare Outstation in the Independent Electoral Commission.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Integrity and Trust
• Organising
• Drive for Results
• Resource Management
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Customer Focus

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To coordinate the implementation of electoral processes throughout the Electoral Cycle in accordance with the Electoral Act.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

1. Interpret the Electoral Act to the public;
2. Interpret and manages Outreach Programmes;
3. Supervise the planning and implementation of the voter registration exercise;
4. Supervise planning and implementation of activities for voting process;
5. Produce regular reports;
6. Deputise the Chief Elections Officer in executing administrative and technical responsibilities of the Elections Unit;
7. Manage the Outstation’s Recurrent Budget and Procurement Processes; and
8. Manage the Outstation’s Resources.
9. Undertake any other related duties as assigned by the Secretary and the Commission

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in Political Science/ Public Administration/ International Relations/ Human Resource Management/ Social Work/ Business Administration/ Communications and Public Relations.

EXPERIENCE:

At least 10 years Post Qualification Experience of which 2 years should have been served at D3 salary scale. Managerial experience will be an added advantage.

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum.

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

Contributory Pension Fund Scheme (Government pays 15% and Employee pays 5%).

APPLICATIONS:

Please quote the number of the vacancy circular and give the following details:
• Full names, postal address, date and place of birth.
• Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum vitae) and competencies.
• Certified copies of certificates and Omang.
• At least three (3) certified copies of recent work related references.

IMPORTANT:

All applications from serving public officers should be routed through their Heads of Department and Permanent Secretaries (Accounting Officers). Applications not so routed will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. Faxed, emailed and scanned applications/documents will not be accepted.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Secretary
Independent Electoral Commission
Private Bag 00284
Gaborone
Tel: 3612400

Or

Physical Address
Plot 63726, Acumen Park, Fairground
Between Grant Thornton and Twin Towers Offices

CLOSING DATE: 3rd June, 2016 at 16:30 hours.

For further information required please contact: Human Resources Office at 3612400