DEPUTY DIRECTOR, ANALYSIS & MONITORING- CONTRACT

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 4 OF 2015

VACANCY: DEPUTY DIRECTOR, ANALYSIS & MONITORING- CONTRACT

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens for the position of Deputy Director, Analysis and Monitoring tenable within the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Financial Intelligence Agency.

SALARY: F2, P414 768 per annum

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

BENEFITS: (a) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government contributes 50% and employee contributes 50%)

(b) A contract of 24 to 36 Months, with gratuity at the rate of 25% payable upon expiry of contract

(c) Scarce Skills Allowance (30 to 40% of Basic Salary)

(d) Housing Allowance (15% of Basic Salary)

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should have at least Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or any other related field, a Master’s degree in the stated fields or professional qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA are preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of sixteen (16) years’ experience in Accounting or Financial Environment. Exposure to the following fields and performance at senior position in government or private sector is required; Banking, Auditing(Forensic/financial), Risk Management, Financial Investigation, Intelligence analysis, Taxation

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To coordinate the collection, analysis and dissemination of suspicious transactions and activity reports from financial institutions and other businesses and monitor incoming data, internal processes and cooperation with comparable bodies by applying technical expertise and judgement to identify and detect situations relating to opportunities and threats in relation to proceeds of crime, money laundering and the financing of Terrorism.

DUTIES

• Coordinates the implementation of the Financial Intelligence Act, anti-money laundering and combating of financing of terrorism policies and procedures

• Coordinates the investigation of suspected financial crime by law enforcement organization

• Coordinates the request of information from and to comparable bodies outside Botswana

• Oversees the preparation of typologies for purposes of training and sharing information and trends in criminality

• Intervenes and monitors orders to prevent the flow of criminal proceeds

• Liaises with investigatory, supervisory authorities and accountable institutions to enhance analysis and improve the quality of input and output

• Communicates with compliance staff and other authorized representatives of reporting entities on individual cases

• Initiates the formulation and implementation of intelligence analysis policies

• Designs and produces industry specific suspicious activity reports and other related report templates

• Monitors the analysis of financial disclosures for evidence of criminal behaviour

• Coordinates the development and delivery of training for staff to enhance their skills

• Oversees the preparation of analytical reports for investigation by law enforcement agencies

• Manages internal databases on suspicious disclosures and on freezing orders issued

• Coordinates the preparation of budget for the divisions

• Monitors the implementation of divisional budget

• Undertakes any other related duties as assigned by management.

KEY COMPETENCIES
• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Teamwork and Partnering
• Security Consciousness
• Personal Integrity
• Communicating effectively
• Supervision and Accountability
• Innovation and Driving Change
• Planning and Execution
• Delivering Quality Service

Applications should be addressed to: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Private Bag 008, Gaborone or hand delivered to Office No. 231.

Important: All applications from serving public officers should be routed through their Heads of Department. Applications not so routed will not be considered. Applicants are also required to submit an electronic summary of their CV. Applicants who do not meet the requirements of the post will not be responded to. Please email jolatlheng@gov.bw for E scale and gmmatshediso@gov.bw for D scale post to request for the required electronic CV format.

Closing Date: 10th April 2015

For any inquiries contact Human Resource Division at 3633669, 3950134 or 3950135