DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – STRATEGY AND CORPORATE SERVICES - BOCODOL

BOCODOL is looking for a self-motivated, strategically minded and solution driven individual who has the ability to work in a multicultural environment with a proven track record of leadership experience to occupy the position of:

Deputy Executive Director – Strategy and Corporate Services

Main purpose of the Job
Directs, coordinates and provides oversight for Corporate Strategy development and implementation as well as non-academic support operations covering; Finance and Accounting, Procurement, Corporate Relations and Marketing and Office Services (Administration). The incumbent also oversees the management of institution’s resources in accordance with good corporate governance principles.

Requirements

Key Performance Areas

• Oversees the Office of Corporate Strategy to ensure integrated planning and monitors implementation of strategic projects;
• Oversees the development of strategic business plans for each function that are aligned to the strategic plan of the institution to ensure achievement of the mission of the organisation;
• Oversees the development and implementation of policies and standards to support quality service delivery and ensure the institution efficiently and effectively implements its strategic agenda;
• Monitors the implementation of policies, systems and standards in the management of different College operations to ensure high levels of compliance;
• Directs and monitors financial management and information technology services to ensure the institution delivers world-class open and distance learning academic services;
• Leads the creation of a high engagement work culture to support the achievement of the institution’s strategic priorities to ensure the organisation becomes an employer of choice for high quality human capital;
• Oversees the management of financial and material resource to ensure high levels of accountability and quality support to the academic agenda of the institution;
• Drives institutional performance and productivity improvement initiatives to ensure that the organisation attains the status of a leading brand delivering world class academic and administrative services;
• Keeps up-to-date with developments in higher education administration and management reform to ensure continuous professional development and high quality strategic leadership

Qualifcation, Experience and Competencies Required

Qualifications:

• Master Degree in a business field or equivalent qualification acceptable to the institution.
• Professional qualification as a chartered accountant
• Exposure to an academic institution would be an added advantage.
• Membership of related Professional Body

Experience:

• At least 12 years’ experience as a practising accountant or in a business career, 5 years in a senior management position with demonstrable exposure to Administration and Information Technology (IT) preferably in a tertiary education institution

Competencies

• Knowledge of corporate governance principles
• Strategic leadership ability
• Analytical ability
• Good planning and organisational ability
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ethical demeanour
• Service and results oriented

Benefits

BOCODOL offers attractive salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing date and application instructions

Interested persons who meet the above stated requirements should send or hand deliver their applications together with copies of their Curriculum Vitae, relevant certified copies of certificates and two recent references to:

Director, Human Resources
BOCODOL
Private Bag BO 187
Gaborone
Tel: 3646000/3646050/049/029/024/3646133

Closing date: 30th June 2016

The College will only respond to the shortlisted candidates