Government of Botswana Jobs - Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing Development

VACANCY: CHIEF PROJECT OFFICER (ANTI-CORRUPTION UNIT) (VACANCY NO. 230100007)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above mentioned post in the Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing Development-– Gaborone.

VACANCY CIRCULAR NUMBER 15 OF 2017/2018

SALARY: D1 (P285, 444.00 – P315, 144.00) per annum

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

BENEFITS:

i) Optional contributory medical aid scheme with the Botswana Public Officers Medical Aid Scheme (BPOMAS) Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%)
ii) Contributory pension scheme (Government contributes 15% and employee 5%)

QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in Any Social Sciences

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience preferably in investigations relating to fraud and corruption in the Public Service or Private Sector, two years of which should have been at D2 grade in the Public Sector or equivalent level in the Private Sector.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent and Pensionable

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To coordinate and provide strategic guidance in the implementation of Anti-Corruption initiatives in the Ministry.

DUTIES:

• To develop Anti-corruption work plan and ensure its timely implementation.
• To coordinate implementation of recommendations of Corruption Audits.
• To coordinate development of Corruption Risk Assessments and implementation of the recommendations made.
• To monitor implementation of the risk control measures contained in the Ministry Risk Register.
• To liaise with Heads of Corruption Prevention Committees regarding the implementation of anti-corruption recommendations and initiatives.
• To prepare and submit monthly Anti-Corruption Unit reports to Ministry Management and DCEC.
• To assist the Ministry in the implementation of Corruption Prevention Plans.
• To build capacity for Corruption Prevention Committees and the Ministry staff on anti-corruption initiatives.
• To conduct preliminary enquiries on suspected fraud/corruption incidences and refer those that need further inquiries to the DCEC/Police.
• To provide leadership in the Ministry Anti-Corruption Unit.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical and Strategic Thinking
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Teamwork and Partnering
• Communicating Effectively
• Planning and Execution
• Supervision and Accountability
• Innovating and Driving Change
• Delivering Quality Service

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

Quote the vacancy Circular number and give the following details:

a. Full name, address and place of birth
b. Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae).
c. Certified copies of certificates together with their transcripts.
d. Certified copy of the National Identity Card.
e. Submit at least two (2) recent (not more than six months old) work related references confirming the required experience (Please include contact details).
f. In case of serving Public Officers: - the following information should be provided; Date of first appointment, present post, grade and date of appointment thereto.
g. In case of candidates from Parastatals and Private Sector Organizations, please provide a statement of salary/pay.

NB: All applications from serving public officers should be routed through their supervisors and Heads of Departments. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

All applications should be addressed to: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing Development, Private Bag 007, Gaborone or hand delivered to the Ministry Headquarters at Fairgrounds Office Park Plot 61923, 1st Floor, Records Management Unit office 104.

CLOSING DATE: 22 December 2017

For further information, please contact Recruitment office at 3958500