Due to a large number of inquiries about our scholarship programme, we would like to make this announcement for 2018. Note that we have partnered with the British Council who will do the administration of the programme for us.
Saturday, December 30, 2017
TEACHING JOBS IN BOTSWANA
1. Pre-School teachers
* must have a diploma or certificate in Early Childhood
* must be very fluent in English
* must have a working experiance in Early Childhood education
2. Teaching Assistants
* should have a BGCSE/IGCSE certificate
* Must be very fluent in English
For enquiries or to drop off your CV, Contact 75812500.
ENGINEERING JOBS IN BOTSWANA
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Botswana citizens for the above post in the Administration of Justice.
Qualifications: To be considered for appointment in this position, candidates must have Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Engineering – Civil Engineering.
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 31 OF 2017
Salary Scale: C1 (P139 872) per annum
Leave: 30 working days per annum
Experience: A minimum of two (2) years as an Engineer
KEY COMPETENCY AREAS
• Use of design/drafting software
• Project Management
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To undertake designs, supervisory and advisory functions on matters related to civil and structural aspects of the building projects.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Customer Satisfaction
• Updates clients on project progress on expenditure and workmanship periodically.
• Advises clients on client initiated variations of works before and during project life cycle
Operational Procedures
• Issues out drawings for construction to the contractor and keep a drawing list register
• Inspects, supervises and monitors construction works and reports alteration to the project team.
• Carries out regular site visits to identify discrepancies existing from the site and resolve site issues
• Attends regular briefings with the project team with a view to plan a programme of the work and report workmanship and act on it through instructions to contractor.
• Monitors implementation of projects to ensure timely completion
• Prepares short list of consultants and contractors for consideration by tendering boards.
• Evaluates tenders (Technical and Financial proposals) and recommends to tendering boards.
• Prepares projects progress reports.
Finance and Administration
• Prepares tender documents for design, supervision and constructs
• Process payments for consultants and contractors
• Check consultants’ fee accounts against conditions of their commission
• Queries and resolves discrepancies and recommends accounts for payments
• Controls finance of the project on matters relating to civil/structural aspects
APPLICATIONS: Applicants should quote the number of this Vacancy Circular number and give the following details:
1. Full name, address, date and place of birth.
2. Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae).
3. Certified copies of certificates, Omang and two (2) recent references (less than six months old).
Applications should be addressed to:
Registrar and Master of the High Court,
Private Bag 00220,
Gaborone
or
Hand Deliver at High Court 1st Floor, Records Office.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: The Human Resources Office @ 3718407, 3718159 or 3718112.
NB: ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO:
Closing Date: 12 January 2018
JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN BOTSWANA 2018
WE ARE HIRING TUTORS
Gaborone, Botswana Molepolole Palapye Francistown, Botswana Lobatse, Botswana
100 PART/FULL TIME Tutors wanted in
Salary P0 - P15k per month
Qualifications:
Diploma/Degree/Post Grad in specific field applied for.
Applicants with Teaching qualifications will be considered first.
All subjects / All courses; welcome to apply online:
www.liontutoringinternational.com/become-a-tutor
JOBS AT US EMBASSY IN BOTSWANA
The Human Resources (HR) Office in at the U.S. Embassy in Gaborone manages the Employment Program for all agencies represented in the Mission, including jobs located in Francistown, Selebi Phikwe, and Gaborone.
The HR Office uses PNET, a commercial internet recruitment site, to advertise all of its positions. If you are interested in applying for vacant positions, you are required to link to the PNET online advertising and application facility. At this site you can search for positions in Botswana to find a list of the Mission’s vacant positions for which you will be able to register and apply. The HR Office at the U.S. Embassy in Gaborone has exclusive rights to the information submitted by applicants to its PNET account.
For best results the HR Office recommends the use of an updated internet web browser such as Internet Explorer 9.0 or Google Chrome.
Application Basics
- You are required to complete a U.S. Mission Employment Registration Form on the pnet website in order to apply for vacant positions.
- Once you have registered, you will receive an e-mail that contains your username and password. Your username and password are required to log in and apply for a vacant position. (Please note that you only need to register one time to apply for our vacant positions. So, keep your username and password safe for future use.)
- Once you have registered, you must return to the pnet website to log-in and apply for a vacant position.
- You are required to complete an online Employment Application for each position for which you apply. The Employment Application is linked to the vacancy announcement.
- The U.S. Mission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Do not include information regarding your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation in your CV or resume.
- You may attach your resume/CV. Please be prepared to produce copies of all certificates or degrees earned upon request.
- Candidates who claim U.S. Veteran’s preference must specify that they have a DD-214 in their resume/CV or cover letter to be considered as a U.S. Veteran and a copy of the DD-214 will be required before an interview is scheduled. If you claim conditional preference status as a U.S. veteran and are selected for an interview, you must provide proof of eligibility before an interview is scheduled; a copy of your current military orders or a letter on official military letterhead signed by the commanding officer that states the type of service and that you are in active duty status.
PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION THAT FOLLOWS TO ENSURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND OUR EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES BEFORE NAVIGATING TO THE PNET SITE.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (EEO)
The U.S. Mission in Botswana provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status or sexual orientation. To the extent that any information related to the foregoing is collected or incidentally revealed, whether by PNET or otherwise, such information shall not be used in connection with any hiring, promotion or other decisions related to employment made by the U.S. Mission to Botswana.
Who Can Apply: All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of Botswana or legally eligible to work in Botswana accordance with Botswana’s Immigration Act.
Eligible Family Members (EFMs) or Members of Household (MOHs) on official orders who derive their eligibility to work in the Mission from their US direct-hire sponsor who is assigned to Botswana, may apply for positions prior to their arrival in Botswana.
Applicants for employment must be at least 18 years of age. Based on local prevailing practice, the Mission has also established a mandatory retirement age of 60 for any employee covered by the Local Compensation and Benefits Plan.
Employees currently on probationary status are not eligible to apply. Currently employed USEFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) and Not-Ordinarily Residents (NORs) hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a temporary part-time or intermittent position.
Friday, December 29, 2017
DEBSWANA JOB OPPORTUNITIES
On 25th March, 1992 the name of the company was subsequently changed to Debswana Diamond Company (Proprietary) Limited. The company’s primary objective is diamond mining and associated processes.
SEARCH AND APPLY FOR JOBS
COMESA JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Call of applications, in three (03) languages, in the Project on Enhancing Sustainable Energy Markets in the Eastern Africa, Southern Africa and Indian Ocean Region to be uploaded on your Websites.
DE BEERS JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Visit the Careers section of our website for the latest current vacancies and more information about working with us: www.debeersgroup.com/en/careers.html
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
JOBS AT THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
VACANCY: DEPUTY MANAGER – FACILITY MANAGEMENT (D1) TENABLE IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Botswana citizens for the above post of in the Administration of Justice.
VACANCY CODE 120100923.1.1
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 30 OF 2017
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 30 OF 2017
Qualifications: To be considered for appointment in this position,
candidates must have a degree in Estate or Property
Management.
candidates must have a degree in Estate or Property
Management.
Salary Scale: D1 (P285 444.00 – P315 144.00) per annum
Leave: 30 working days per annum
Benefits: Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government
Pays 50% and Employee 50%).
Pays 50% and Employee 50%).
Pension: Contributory Pension Fund (Government pays 15% and
Employee pays 5%).
Employee pays 5%).
Experience: A minimum of eight (8) years post qualification experience
Estate/Property Management.
Estate/Property Management.
KEY COMPETENCY AREAS
• Strategic Skills
• Operational Skills
• Courage
• Energy and Drive
• Organizational positioning skills
• Personal and interpersonal skills
• Operational Skills
• Courage
• Energy and Drive
• Organizational positioning skills
• Personal and interpersonal skills
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To manage the maintenance, usage buildings and all services contracts such as Cleaning, Security, Catering, Gardening e.t.c in the Administration of Justice.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Facilities Management Planning
• Develops facility management regulations, procedures and requirements.
• Plans and manages the maintenance programme for the Administration of Justice.
• Develops and maintains Assets Register.
• Manages provision of cleaning, security, gardening and catering services.
• Develops and maintains Administration of Justice facilities contracts.
• Plans and manages the maintenance programme for the Administration of Justice.
• Develops and maintains Assets Register.
• Manages provision of cleaning, security, gardening and catering services.
• Develops and maintains Administration of Justice facilities contracts.
Facilities Maintenance
• Assess and oversees safety of the Administration of Justice facilities.
• Supervises maintenance works to ensure they meet regulations and standards.
• Prepares reports on the operational effectiveness of the facilities.
• Supervises maintenance works to ensure they meet regulations and standards.
• Prepares reports on the operational effectiveness of the facilities.
Dispute Resolution
• Provides liaison between internal managers and users, and suppliers to identify and resolve issues as they arise.
• Resolves disputes as they arise and escalating where necessary those that require senior management’s intervention.
• Resolves disputes as they arise and escalating where necessary those that require senior management’s intervention.
Budget preparation and Management
• Prepares budget for the maintenance of facilities.
• Manages the revenue generated through the lease of facilities.
• Identifies and engages viable opportunities to ensure optimal facility usage.
• Initiates and manages Procurement of Administration of Justice facilities.
• Manages the revenue generated through the lease of facilities.
• Identifies and engages viable opportunities to ensure optimal facility usage.
• Initiates and manages Procurement of Administration of Justice facilities.
APPLICATIONS: Applicants should quote the number of this Vacancy Circular, circular number and give the following details:
1. Full name, address, date and place of birth.
2. Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae).
3. Certified copies of certificates, Omang and two (2) recent references (less than six months old).
4. In case of serving officers; applicants must state date of first appointment, present post (with salary scale) and date of appointment thereto.
2. Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae).
3. Certified copies of certificates, Omang and two (2) recent references (less than six months old).
4. In case of serving officers; applicants must state date of first appointment, present post (with salary scale) and date of appointment thereto.
Applications should be addressed to: Registrar and Master of the High Court, Private Bag 00220, Gaborone or Hand Deliver at High Court 1st Floor, Records Office.
IMPORTANT: Applications from serving Public Officers must be routed through Heads of Department and Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: The Human Resources Office @ 3718032, 3718407 or 3718159.
NB: ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO:
Closing Date: 12th January 2018
RECRUITMENT AT STANDARD CHARTERED BOTSWANA
COUNTRY CHIEF RISK OFFICER - STANDARD CHARTERED BOTSWANA
Responsibilities
Strategy
Strategy
Appraise and contribute to the development of strategic plans and alignment with risk appetite through active membership of the Country Management Team and other executive forums
Inform the development of business plans with the provision of cost and impairment forecasts and a balanced judgement on the external environment within the region.
Supervise the risk officers to achieve sound risk management within the country.
Contribute to the development of performance management and remuneration processes, in order to encourage the development of an appropriate risk culture and discipline
Business
Inform the development of business plans with the provision of cost and impairment forecasts and a balanced judgement on the external environment within the region.
Supervise the risk officers to achieve sound risk management within the country.
Contribute to the development of performance management and remuneration processes, in order to encourage the development of an appropriate risk culture and discipline
Business
Align strategy of the Risk function with business strategy and risk appetite and supervise the risk officers in overseeing its execution.
Communicate the strategic intent and collective agenda for the Function.
Maintain and develop the Function’s risk capabilities, and skills to meet ongoing needs and plans
Processes
Communicate the strategic intent and collective agenda for the Function.
Maintain and develop the Function’s risk capabilities, and skills to meet ongoing needs and plans
Processes
Supervise all processes where a member of the Risk function Is the identified first line process owner.
Ensure effective management of operational risks within the Risk function and compliance with applicable internal policies, and external laws and regulations
Continuously monitor the operational efficiency and effectiveness of function’s risk management processes
People and Talent
Ensure effective management of operational risks within the Risk function and compliance with applicable internal policies, and external laws and regulations
Continuously monitor the operational efficiency and effectiveness of function’s risk management processes
People and Talent
Lead through example and build the appropriate culture and values within the business and across the wider organisation
Set appropriate tone and expectations from their team and work in collaboration with risk and control partners.
Ensure the provision of ongoing training and development of people, and ensure that holders of all critical functions are suitably skilled and qualified for their roles ensuring that they have effective supervision in place to mitigate any risks.
Employ, engage and retain high quality people, with succession planning for critical roles.
Responsibility to review team structure/capacity plans.
Set and monitor job descriptions and objectives for direct reports and provide feedback and rewards in line with their performance against those responsibilities and objectives.
Identification and development of talent pool for Credit Risk function in Botswana
Uphold and reinforce the independence of the Function from those whose primary responsibility is to maximise short-term revenues and profits
Ensure the provision of ongoing training and development of the Function’s people, and ensure that holders of all critical functions are suitably skilled and qualified for their roles
Risk Appetite
Set appropriate tone and expectations from their team and work in collaboration with risk and control partners.
Ensure the provision of ongoing training and development of people, and ensure that holders of all critical functions are suitably skilled and qualified for their roles ensuring that they have effective supervision in place to mitigate any risks.
Employ, engage and retain high quality people, with succession planning for critical roles.
Responsibility to review team structure/capacity plans.
Set and monitor job descriptions and objectives for direct reports and provide feedback and rewards in line with their performance against those responsibilities and objectives.
Identification and development of talent pool for Credit Risk function in Botswana
Uphold and reinforce the independence of the Function from those whose primary responsibility is to maximise short-term revenues and profits
Ensure the provision of ongoing training and development of the Function’s people, and ensure that holders of all critical functions are suitably skilled and qualified for their roles
Risk Appetite
Uphold the integrity of credit risk / return decisions through judicious application of individual delegated authority.
Assess periodically the risk profile for SCB Botswana and maintain alignment with risk appetite by rebalancing of risks or controls that may be required in response to internal and external factors.
Initiate at least annually with guidance from Group specialists a stress test and scenario program, review the results and assess their implications.
Ensure that effective management response plans are in place to respond to extreme but plausible scenarios.
Uphold the integrity of risk return decisions, by challenging business and control function heads to demonstrate that risk origination and control decisions are properly informed and consistent with strategy and risk appetite
Direct appropriate response to material events or other risk issues that come to the Country Chief Risk Officer’s attention
Exercise risk control responsibility for Credit Risk
Ensure that material risk exposures and related issues are reported to the responsible governance committees and to Group and business-level committees as appropriate
Oversee the quality of Business Credit Applications (BCAs) meets Group standards, particularly with regards to the completeness and depth of risk analysis,
Oversee approval of breaches of local Portfolio Standards/Credit Approval Documents, to the extent permitted by Credit Policy / delegated authority.
Oversee formulation and approval of Portfolio Standards / Credit Approval Documents which is supportive (from credit risk perspective) of the business strategy of various segments.
Ensure Country Risk Committee meets on a regular basis to review risk issues in compliance with Group Policy governing such matters and actively participate on that Committee
Oversee timely submission and accuracy of Botswana credit portfolio data to the Country Risk Committee. These Include, but may not be limited to, the following:-
- Risk MI reports
Assess periodically the risk profile for SCB Botswana and maintain alignment with risk appetite by rebalancing of risks or controls that may be required in response to internal and external factors.
Initiate at least annually with guidance from Group specialists a stress test and scenario program, review the results and assess their implications.
Ensure that effective management response plans are in place to respond to extreme but plausible scenarios.
Uphold the integrity of risk return decisions, by challenging business and control function heads to demonstrate that risk origination and control decisions are properly informed and consistent with strategy and risk appetite
Direct appropriate response to material events or other risk issues that come to the Country Chief Risk Officer’s attention
Exercise risk control responsibility for Credit Risk
Ensure that material risk exposures and related issues are reported to the responsible governance committees and to Group and business-level committees as appropriate
Oversee the quality of Business Credit Applications (BCAs) meets Group standards, particularly with regards to the completeness and depth of risk analysis,
Oversee approval of breaches of local Portfolio Standards/Credit Approval Documents, to the extent permitted by Credit Policy / delegated authority.
Oversee formulation and approval of Portfolio Standards / Credit Approval Documents which is supportive (from credit risk perspective) of the business strategy of various segments.
Ensure Country Risk Committee meets on a regular basis to review risk issues in compliance with Group Policy governing such matters and actively participate on that Committee
Oversee timely submission and accuracy of Botswana credit portfolio data to the Country Risk Committee. These Include, but may not be limited to, the following:-
- Risk MI reports
- All approved exposures in Botswana (as required by local regulatory Reporting).
- Details of approved breaches of Group and Local Credit Policy (including details of mitigating circumstances).
- Country Risk exposure.
Oversee Monitoring compliance with credit policy and Portfolio Standards/Credit Approval Documents on a monthly basis and review any divergence thereof with the CEO, /Segment Heads to ensure credit quality targets are achieved.
Ensure EAR process is adhered to and lead monthly EAR discussions. Assist relationship managers in identification and managing up or out of accounts exhibiting signs of deterioration and assist Group Special Assets Management where appropriate, in managing accounts to maximise recoveries and minimise losses.
Ensure compliance to the Operational Risk framework including the effective application of risk toolkit (self-assessments, KRIs, KCSs, etc) and reporting.
Initiate stress tests as required by internal and external factors and review results and assess their implications
Ensure appropriate judgement is applied in the discharge of risk authorities assigned to the jobholder
Maintain a good understanding of the requirements of key external stakeholders in respect of risk management and ensure these are well understood internally and reflected in internal procedures
Maintain delegated authorities in line with internal policies and ensure that delegations are in line with individual capabilities.
Co-ordinate local resources to ensure that credit systems are installed in accordance with Group standard. Provide a reference point for collating and passing on to Group Technology and Operations problems and proposed enhancements. Ensure that new users are trained on all credit systems.
Actively participate in key committees through standing membership
Increase working profits through effective management of the loan asset portfolio in order to help develop the franchise in a sustainable way and minimise provisions.
Maximize Economic Revenue through effective management of the risk/reward relationships.
Maintain credit quality and high standards of professionalism for the risk function.
Ensure effective implementation of Group Policies I Circulars / Procedures.
Undertake regular customer visits to better understand the business environment
Risk Control Ownership of Credit Market, Country Cross-Border, Short-Term Liquidity and Operational Risk
In partnership with Group Risk function colleagues:
Ensure the effective application of risk identification, measurement and modelling capabilities which are objective, consistent and compliant with Group standards and applicable local regulations.
Ensure that material risk exposures and related issues are reported to the responsible governance committees and to Group and Business-level committees as appropriate:
Assign risk authorities to suitable named individuals in line with their skills and judgement
Maintain an effective communication of risk control parameters, including policies, control standards, risk exposure limits and other control levers in order to comply with local regulations and practices and ensure that the Group’s risk profile is consistent with the overall risk appetite set by the Board.
Assure effective application of Operational Risk policies and procedures and monitor their effective application.
Obtain assurance regarding effectiveness of controls and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Maintain in consultation with Finance loss provisioning policies, procedures, delegated authorities and forecasting methods
Governance
Implement ORF in Country
Embed use of ORF in country
Ensure compliance with OR policies
Deliver second line assurance
Requirements
Related Academic or Professional Education/Qualifications; i.e. standards required for roles
Licenses and Certifications/accreditations; i.e. internal/externally required
Professional Memberships; i.e. required for roles for continuous development/ improvement/awareness of current practices etc
Bank training; i.e. mandatory & developmental - role specific, and regulatory/compliance bank wide & role specific,
Languages; i.e. those required for roles
Closing date and application instructions
Interested candidates who believe they have what it takes are advised to apply on -line to the following address:
Ensure EAR process is adhered to and lead monthly EAR discussions. Assist relationship managers in identification and managing up or out of accounts exhibiting signs of deterioration and assist Group Special Assets Management where appropriate, in managing accounts to maximise recoveries and minimise losses.
Ensure compliance to the Operational Risk framework including the effective application of risk toolkit (self-assessments, KRIs, KCSs, etc) and reporting.
Initiate stress tests as required by internal and external factors and review results and assess their implications
Ensure appropriate judgement is applied in the discharge of risk authorities assigned to the jobholder
Maintain a good understanding of the requirements of key external stakeholders in respect of risk management and ensure these are well understood internally and reflected in internal procedures
Maintain delegated authorities in line with internal policies and ensure that delegations are in line with individual capabilities.
Co-ordinate local resources to ensure that credit systems are installed in accordance with Group standard. Provide a reference point for collating and passing on to Group Technology and Operations problems and proposed enhancements. Ensure that new users are trained on all credit systems.
Actively participate in key committees through standing membership
Increase working profits through effective management of the loan asset portfolio in order to help develop the franchise in a sustainable way and minimise provisions.
Maximize Economic Revenue through effective management of the risk/reward relationships.
Maintain credit quality and high standards of professionalism for the risk function.
Ensure effective implementation of Group Policies I Circulars / Procedures.
Undertake regular customer visits to better understand the business environment
Risk Control Ownership of Credit Market, Country Cross-Border, Short-Term Liquidity and Operational Risk
In partnership with Group Risk function colleagues:
Ensure the effective application of risk identification, measurement and modelling capabilities which are objective, consistent and compliant with Group standards and applicable local regulations.
Ensure that material risk exposures and related issues are reported to the responsible governance committees and to Group and Business-level committees as appropriate:
Assign risk authorities to suitable named individuals in line with their skills and judgement
Maintain an effective communication of risk control parameters, including policies, control standards, risk exposure limits and other control levers in order to comply with local regulations and practices and ensure that the Group’s risk profile is consistent with the overall risk appetite set by the Board.
Assure effective application of Operational Risk policies and procedures and monitor their effective application.
Obtain assurance regarding effectiveness of controls and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Maintain in consultation with Finance loss provisioning policies, procedures, delegated authorities and forecasting methods
Governance
Implement ORF in Country
Embed use of ORF in country
Ensure compliance with OR policies
Deliver second line assurance
Requirements
Related Academic or Professional Education/Qualifications; i.e. standards required for roles
Licenses and Certifications/accreditations; i.e. internal/externally required
Professional Memberships; i.e. required for roles for continuous development/ improvement/awareness of current practices etc
Bank training; i.e. mandatory & developmental - role specific, and regulatory/compliance bank wide & role specific,
Languages; i.e. those required for roles
Closing date and application instructions
Interested candidates who believe they have what it takes are advised to apply on -line to the following address:
www.standardchartered.com >click careers> click professional hires no later than 05 January 2018
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO.
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%)
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.
• 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
• 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.
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
Jobs at Khama Rhino Sanctuary Trust
1. CAMP KEEPER
Junior Certificate. Must be able to speak English. Past experience will be an added advantage.
Junior Certificate. Must be able to speak English. Past experience will be an added advantage.
2. WAITER/ WAITRESS
Junior Certificate or Cambridgeholder with past experience. Hotel and Catering Certificate will be an added advantage.
Junior Certificate or Cambridgeholder with past experience. Hotel and Catering Certificate will be an added advantage.
All applications should be addresses to;
The Chief Warden
Khama Rhino Sanctuary
P.O Box 10
Serowe
The Chief Warden
Khama Rhino Sanctuary
P.O Box 10
Serowe
Email; krst@khamarhinosanctuary.org.bw
Closing date; 22 December 2017
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Botswana Unified Revenue Service Job Opportunities
EXTERNAL VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 14 OF 2017
1. SYSTEMS DEVELOPER x 1
Main Purpose of the Job
To design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable C#, .Net, ASAP coding of
any/all functions involved in the development and/or maintenance of new or existing
applications. To ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the
applications by identifying bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems and
maintain code quality, organization , and automatization.
Note: This is a generic profile for positions of Systems Developer Java and Systems
Developer non-java; Depending on business needs, Systems Developers will be selected
based on the business priority areas of either competence in Java programming or non- java.
Provision for the specific programming language will be provided through the manpower
process.
Key Performance Areas
1. Designing, developing and implementation of web-based applications
2. Ability to produce technical design documentation e.g. UML diagrams, Use case
diagrams etc.
3. Profound insights into software development
4. Understanding of established software development lifecycle and version control
5. Understanding of various software design patterns
6. Fundamental understanding of web-based system programming and development
7. Ability to effectively mentor junior technical staff e.g. programmers.
8. Customer service
9. Training of staff
Position Requirements
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or
related field and recognized certification, eg. C#, .Net, ASAP and
BASIS certification.
Experience: At least four (4) years relevant post qualification experience, two (2) of
which should have been at Senior Officer Level. Experience in C#,
.Net, ASAP programming, spring framework, object oriented
programming , exposure to all aspects of the software, development
lifecycle, building restful APl's, ability to model a problem domain in code
and communication , artefact repository management software and
code review loads for C#, .Net, ASAP positions will be desirable
Competencies : Technical Expertise
Critical Thinking
Creativity & Innovation
Assertiveness
Communication
Team Leadership
Planning & Organising
Salary: BURS 05 (P268, 284 – P357, 540 per annum)
Main Purpose of the Job
To design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable C#, .Net, ASAP coding of
any/all functions involved in the development and/or maintenance of new or existing
applications. To ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the
applications by identifying bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems and
maintain code quality, organization , and automatization.
Note: This is a generic profile for positions of Systems Developer Java and Systems
Developer non-java; Depending on business needs, Systems Developers will be selected
based on the business priority areas of either competence in Java programming or non- java.
Provision for the specific programming language will be provided through the manpower
process.
Key Performance Areas
1. Designing, developing and implementation of web-based applications
2. Ability to produce technical design documentation e.g. UML diagrams, Use case
diagrams etc.
3. Profound insights into software development
4. Understanding of established software development lifecycle and version control
5. Understanding of various software design patterns
6. Fundamental understanding of web-based system programming and development
7. Ability to effectively mentor junior technical staff e.g. programmers.
8. Customer service
9. Training of staff
Position Requirements
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or
related field and recognized certification, eg. C#, .Net, ASAP and
BASIS certification.
Experience: At least four (4) years relevant post qualification experience, two (2) of
which should have been at Senior Officer Level. Experience in C#,
.Net, ASAP programming, spring framework, object oriented
programming , exposure to all aspects of the software, development
lifecycle, building restful APl's, ability to model a problem domain in code
and communication , artefact repository management software and
code review loads for C#, .Net, ASAP positions will be desirable
Competencies : Technical Expertise
Critical Thinking
Creativity & Innovation
Assertiveness
Communication
Team Leadership
Planning & Organising
Salary: BURS 05 (P268, 284 – P357, 540 per annum)
2) LINUX & SERVER ADMINISTRATOR x 1
Main Purpose of the Job
To organise, plan and co-ordinate installation, configuration, upgrading, administration,
monitoring and maintenance, and direct support for infrastructure hardware and software
problems in support of operational system(s).
Key Performance Areas
1. Availability of servers
2. Monitoring, upgrading and troubleshooting of servers.
3. Reviewing of all error logs and correcting them.
4. Installing and configuration of Linux package/software, hardware.
5. Providing application support.
6. Security administration on the servers.
7. Project management.
8. Knowledge of server applications.
9. Customer service.
10. Training of staff
Position Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related discipline and a
recognised IT Industry Certification, e.g. CLA (Certified Linux
Administrator), LPIC (Linux Professional Institute Certification) or
equivalent.
Experience: At least four (4) years relevant post qualification experience in Information
Technology operations, two (2) of which should have been at Senior Officer
Level or equivalent.
Competencies: Team Expertise
Critical Thinking
Creativity & Innovation Assertiveness
Communication
Team Leadership
Planning & Organising
Main Purpose of the Job
To organise, plan and co-ordinate installation, configuration, upgrading, administration,
monitoring and maintenance, and direct support for infrastructure hardware and software
problems in support of operational system(s).
Key Performance Areas
1. Availability of servers
2. Monitoring, upgrading and troubleshooting of servers.
3. Reviewing of all error logs and correcting them.
4. Installing and configuration of Linux package/software, hardware.
5. Providing application support.
6. Security administration on the servers.
7. Project management.
8. Knowledge of server applications.
9. Customer service.
10. Training of staff
Position Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related discipline and a
recognised IT Industry Certification, e.g. CLA (Certified Linux
Administrator), LPIC (Linux Professional Institute Certification) or
equivalent.
Experience: At least four (4) years relevant post qualification experience in Information
Technology operations, two (2) of which should have been at Senior Officer
Level or equivalent.
Competencies: Team Expertise
Critical Thinking
Creativity & Innovation Assertiveness
Communication
Team Leadership
Planning & Organising
Salary: BURS 05 (P268, 284 – P357, 540 per annum)
3) IT SECURITY SPECIALIST x 1
Main Purpose of the Job
To provide training to employees on how to guard their systems against internal and external
security threats. To ensure that BURS applications, databases, servers and networks are
safely secured against internal and external threats such as such as hacking and virus
attacks.
Key Performance Areas
1. Availability of security measures, e.g. antivirus software, firewalls to ensure the rapid
response to security threats.
2. Implementation of corporate IT security best practice and standards and procedures.
3. Administration of IT security.
4. Monitor compliance with information security policies, procedures and standards.
Position Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field, and a
recognised IT Industry Certification, e.g. CISSP (Certified Information
Systems Security Professional).
Experience: At least four (4) years relevant post qualification experience in Information
Technology operations, two (2) of which should have been at Senior Officer
level or equivalent.
Competencies: Team Expertise
Critical Thinking
Creativity & Innovation
Assertiveness
Communication
Team Work
Main Purpose of the Job
To provide training to employees on how to guard their systems against internal and external
security threats. To ensure that BURS applications, databases, servers and networks are
safely secured against internal and external threats such as such as hacking and virus
attacks.
Key Performance Areas
1. Availability of security measures, e.g. antivirus software, firewalls to ensure the rapid
response to security threats.
2. Implementation of corporate IT security best practice and standards and procedures.
3. Administration of IT security.
4. Monitor compliance with information security policies, procedures and standards.
Position Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field, and a
recognised IT Industry Certification, e.g. CISSP (Certified Information
Systems Security Professional).
Experience: At least four (4) years relevant post qualification experience in Information
Technology operations, two (2) of which should have been at Senior Officer
level or equivalent.
Competencies: Team Expertise
Critical Thinking
Creativity & Innovation
Assertiveness
Communication
Team Work
Salary: BURS 05 (P268, 284 – P357, 540 per annum)
2) PRINCIPAL ESTATES OFFICER x 1
Main Purpose of the Job
To plan, organise and control the provision of BURS’s property to ensure availability of
facilitates and optimum utilisation thereof.
This involves overseeing activities focused on the procedural applications and transfer of
properties, land acquisition, arranging for the provision of utilities like power and water, rentals
and rates, etc. aimed at securing BURS’ title, interest and authorised occupation of properties.
Key Performance Areas
1. Provision of professional advisory role on land and property acquisition matters.
2. Overseeing the availability of utilities for BURS properties.
3. Overseeing compliance with building and property standards and regulations.
4. Cost control.
5. Ensuring the optimum utilization of BURS property/facilities.
6. Effective management of service providers and SLA’s.
7. Management of contracts and lease agreements.
8. Ensuring effective utilization of allocated resources.
9. Managing reviews and caters for various customer needs.
10. Ensuring adherence to customer service standards.
Position Requirements:
Education: Recognised Degree in Estate Management or equivalent. Membership
of a relevant internationally recognised institute would be an added
advantage.
Main Purpose of the Job
To plan, organise and control the provision of BURS’s property to ensure availability of
facilitates and optimum utilisation thereof.
This involves overseeing activities focused on the procedural applications and transfer of
properties, land acquisition, arranging for the provision of utilities like power and water, rentals
and rates, etc. aimed at securing BURS’ title, interest and authorised occupation of properties.
Key Performance Areas
1. Provision of professional advisory role on land and property acquisition matters.
2. Overseeing the availability of utilities for BURS properties.
3. Overseeing compliance with building and property standards and regulations.
4. Cost control.
5. Ensuring the optimum utilization of BURS property/facilities.
6. Effective management of service providers and SLA’s.
7. Management of contracts and lease agreements.
8. Ensuring effective utilization of allocated resources.
9. Managing reviews and caters for various customer needs.
10. Ensuring adherence to customer service standards.
Position Requirements:
Education: Recognised Degree in Estate Management or equivalent. Membership
of a relevant internationally recognised institute would be an added
advantage.
Experience: At least four (4) years relevant post qualification experience in Estates
Management, two (2) of which should have been at Supervisory/Senior
Officer level or equivalent.
Management, two (2) of which should have been at Supervisory/Senior
Officer level or equivalent.
Competencies:
Teamwork
Critical Thinking
Client Focus
Procedural Awareness & Understanding
Team Leadership
Planning & Organising
Teamwork
Critical Thinking
Client Focus
Procedural Awareness & Understanding
Team Leadership
Planning & Organising
Salary: BURS 05 (P268, 284 – P357, 540 per annum)
Benefits:
BURS offers a competitive salary and benefits such as, Medical Aid, Contributory Pension
Fund, Group Life Assurance Cover, 24 hour Group Personal Accident cover, Housing Subsidy
and Staff Welfare Schemes (Non-Guaranteed Personal and Residential and Vehicle loans
etc).
BURS offers a competitive salary and benefits such as, Medical Aid, Contributory Pension
Fund, Group Life Assurance Cover, 24 hour Group Personal Accident cover, Housing Subsidy
and Staff Welfare Schemes (Non-Guaranteed Personal and Residential and Vehicle loans
etc).
Candidates who meet the requirements for the above mentioned positions should apply and
attach comprehensive up to date curriculum vitae, certified copies of certificates, Omang and
at least two (2) work related references from current or previous employers, at least one (1)
reference should be current. Applications which do not meet the required provisions will not
be considered.
attach comprehensive up to date curriculum vitae, certified copies of certificates, Omang and
at least two (2) work related references from current or previous employers, at least one (1)
reference should be current. Applications which do not meet the required provisions will not
be considered.
All applications should be addressed to;
Director Human Resources
Botswana Unified Revenue Service Block B, 4th Floor
Private Bag 0013
Gaborone
Note: Candidates who meet the requirements for the above mentioned positions should apply
and attach the necessary supporting documents. BURS will only enter into correspondence
with shortlisted candidates.
For any information regarding these positions, please contact the Human Resources office
at these telephone numbers: 3638906 (L. Tubego), 3639606 (M. Ntapu) or 3638936 (K.
Makgale).
Closing date: 22nd December, 2017 at 1630 hours
Director Human Resources
Botswana Unified Revenue Service Block B, 4th Floor
Private Bag 0013
Gaborone
Note: Candidates who meet the requirements for the above mentioned positions should apply
and attach the necessary supporting documents. BURS will only enter into correspondence
with shortlisted candidates.
For any information regarding these positions, please contact the Human Resources office
at these telephone numbers: 3638906 (L. Tubego), 3639606 (M. Ntapu) or 3638936 (K.
Makgale).
Closing date: 22nd December, 2017 at 1630 hours
Monday, December 18, 2017
20 NEW JOBS AT BOTSWANA OPEN UNIVERSITY
1.Junior Certificate Education
I. English
II. Mathematics
III. Setswana
IV. Integrated Science
V. Religious Education
VI. Moral Education
VII. Social Studies
VIII. Commerce and Office Procedures
IX. Commerce and Accounting
X. Private Agriculture
2.BOTSWANA GENERAL CERTIFICATE IN SECONDARY
I. English
II. Mathematics
III. Setswana
IV. Human and Social Biology
V. Single Science
VI. Geography
VII. History
VIII. Business Studies
IX. Development Studies
X. Accounting
XI. Commerce
The programmes are offered at Francistown, Gaborone, Palapye, Kang and Maun Regional Centres.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess the following qualifications:
1. A Diploma in Secondary Education for Junior Certificate Subjects
2. A Bachelor’s Degree qualification for Botswana General Certificate in Secondary Education subject
3. Retired Teachers and the Unemployed Graduates are strongly encouraged to apply
4. Possession of a teaching qualification
5. Serving part-time tutors for JC & BGCSE are required to indicate their interest to renew their contracts
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepare and deliver tutorials in accordance with specified dquality standards and guidelines.
• Respond to subject related queries raised by learners through different means of communication .
• Mark assignments and provide feedback
• Compile students assignment marks for tracking student performance
• Assist in setting, invigilations and marking examinations.
• Keep records of learner attendance,learner progress and any other relevant records
• Provide guidance and counselling to learner
BOU pays competitive hourly rates for tutorials and marking of examinations and assignments. Applicants should indicate the Region and Learning Centre they want to be appointed at. The following are to be attached: a recent CV, certified copies of relevant academic certificates and transcripts, identification document and work permit (for expatriates). Two references should accompany the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
The Director
Francistown Region
Private Bag F32 Francistown
Tel: 241838
//
The Director
Gaborone Region
Private Bag BO 349 Bontleng,
Gaborone
Tel: 3646150
//
The Director
Palapye Region
Private Bag 005
Palapye
Tel: 4924024
//
The Director
Maun Region
Private Bag 0394
Maun
Tel: 6865621
//
The Director
Kang Region
Private Bag 006
Kang
Tel: 6517248
CLOSING DATE 30 JANUARY 2018
SOURCE:BOTSWANA OPEN UNIVERSITY WEBSITE
Friday, December 15, 2017
Employment at Standard Chartered Bank Botswana
Head, Branch & Proximity Operations function is responsible for the service delivery optimization, execution of and continuous improvement initiatives, overall channel governance, and the people agenda for the key servicing staff across the Retail Banking Channels. This role strives to drive a good balance among customer experience, efficiency and effective control across channels.
In summary;
· Formulate and lead integrated service and operations proposition and strategy across channels
· Set service delivery performance standards/targets across channels
· Synchronise and coordinate cross channel execution of service delivery, interface with ITO & other functional areas
· Formulate and lead transformational initiatives
· Own and set governance standards and run PGC (Channel Heads remain as Operational Risk Owners)
· Align on delivery of service across channels
· Vendor management for vendors covered under the Proximity Channels (ATM and mobile)
MORE AND APPLY
NEW VACANCIES AT BOTASH MINE IN SOWA TOWN
BOTASH SHUTDOWN AND PLANT MAINTENANCE-APRIL 2018
The company is looking for experienced & qualified technicians,artisans & semi skilled artisans in the following trades:
1. Mechanical Fitter
2. Welder
3. Fabricator or Boilermaker
4. Coded welder
5. Rigger
6. Electrician
7. Instrumentation Mechanician
8. Mechinist
9. Painter
10. Clerk of works
11. Maintenance Planner
12. Supervisors-(mechanical,fitting,electrician,rigging,Boilermaking,intrumentation)
13.Quantity inspectors-
(Mechanical,Electrical,Instrumentation)
1. Mechanical Fitter
2. Welder
3. Fabricator or Boilermaker
4. Coded welder
5. Rigger
6. Electrician
7. Instrumentation Mechanician
8. Mechinist
9. Painter
10. Clerk of works
11. Maintenance Planner
12. Supervisors-(mechanical,fitting,electrician,rigging,Boilermaking,intrumentation)
13.Quantity inspectors-
(Mechanical,Electrical,Instrumentation)
REQUIREMENTS
-O'levels or equivalent and recognised 4yrs trade apprenticeship (Ncc) in any trades above
-4yrs post qualified experience preferably in a heavy industrial Plant Environment
-Pass experience on major shutdown @ BOTASH shall be added as advantage.
-O'levels or equivalent and recognised 4yrs trade apprenticeship (Ncc) in any trades above
-4yrs post qualified experience preferably in a heavy industrial Plant Environment
-Pass experience on major shutdown @ BOTASH shall be added as advantage.
FOR SUPERVISORY AND QUANTITY INSPECTOR POSITIONS, Candidate must hv atleast an NCC Certificate wth a minimum of 5 yrs wrk experience, 3 of which shud hv been at a supervisory. Experience in shutdowns wud be added advantage
FOR SEMI SKILLED TRADES, Candidate must hv atleast trade test C or B Certificate wth a minimum of 2 yrs wrk experience
Those who meet the requirements should forward their applications including detailed CV and contact details to:
The Human Capital Manager
Private Bage Sow 7
Sowa Town
Botswana
Or email: recruitment@botash.bw
Or Fax to: 6213213
All Job Vacancies in Botswana
☆Putting You First☆
The Human Capital Manager
Private Bage Sow 7
Sowa Town
Botswana
Or email: recruitment@botash.bw
Or Fax to: 6213213
All Job Vacancies in Botswana
☆Putting You First☆
Closing Date: 22 December 2017
RECRUITMENT AT NORTH EAST DISTRICT COUNCIL
VACANCY CIRCULAR No. 45 OF 2017
POSITION(S): CLEANER II
Applications are invited from suitable Local Authorities for the above mentioned post tenable at North East District Council.
SALARY: B4 (19 932 - 23 808 per annum)
LEAVE: 20 working days per annum
EXPERIENCE: At least 2 years at A3 Level Scale
BENEFITS: Optional contributory medical aid scheme, with 50% paid by government and 50% paid by employee. Contributory pension, 50% paid by the government and the remainder by the employee.
DUTIES:
-Cleans the administration office, office furniture, pupil's classrooms, toilets and any other auxiliary rooms daily in accordance with the prescribed standards.
-Washes and irons any linen used at the school, collects and ensures safe custody and availability of cleaning materials and inadequacies to the supervisor.
-Keeps school yard clean
-Prepares and organizes venue for the meetings
-Undertakes any other related duties related to the core function of the position.
-Makes sure that windows and doors are closed and switches off utilities before knocking off.
Applications should be routed through Chief Executive. Application not routed will not be considered. Application should clearly state the date of the first appointment, current position and appointment date thereto and must be accompanied by Certified copies of educational certificates and Omang, detailed curriculum vitae (CV) and two work related referenced.
Applications should be addressed to:
COUNCIL SECRETARY
NORTH EAST DISTRICT COUNCIL
P/BAG 004
MASUNGA
N.B. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
Closing Date: 22nd December 2017
For more information contact Human Resources Office on 2489129
JOBS IN SEROWE
LITTLE BIG SHOTS ENGLISH MEDIUM PRE SCHOOL TEENABLE IN SEROWE
POST(S):TEACHERS x4
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
-Certificate in Early Childhood.
-At least 3 years teaching experience in an English Medium School.
-Certificate in Early Childhood.
-At least 3 years teaching experience in an English Medium School.
Submit CV,application & certificates through email:
littlebigshotspreschool@gmail.com
or post to:
P O Box 44
Serowe
Closing date; 20/12/2017
littlebigshotspreschool@gmail.com
or post to:
P O Box 44
Serowe
Closing date; 20/12/2017
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
GOVERNMENT JOBS - MINISTRY OF NATIONALITY, IMMIGRATION AND GENDER AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF NATIONALITY, IMMIGRATION AND GENDER AFFAIRS - Vacancy Circular No. 11 of 2017
VACANCY: Director, Policy Development & Research (1 POST)
SALARY SCALE: E1 (P397, 092- P413, 160) 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) A contract of 24 to 36 months, with gratuity at the rate of
30% payable upon expiry of contract.
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) A contract of 24 to 36 months, with gratuity at the rate of
30% payable upon expiry of contract.
QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for appointment, applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences with majors in Economics/Statistics, Public Policy or Business Administration or equivalent. A post graduate qualification in these areas will be an added advantage.
To be considered for appointment, applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences with majors in Economics/Statistics, Public Policy or Business Administration or equivalent. A post graduate qualification in these areas will be an added advantage.
EXEPERIENCE
Applicants should have a minimum of sixteen (16) years of relevant work experience, two (2) years of which should have been served satisfactorily at Senior Management level or E2 level or its equivalent.
Applicants should have a minimum of sixteen (16) years of relevant work experience, two (2) years of which should have been served satisfactorily at Senior Management level or E2 level or its equivalent.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To plan and coordinate research activities, continually develop/review policies, regulations, new initiatives for the improved quality of management of Civil and National Registration, Immigration and Citizenship and Gender Affairs resources.
To plan and coordinate research activities, continually develop/review policies, regulations, new initiatives for the improved quality of management of Civil and National Registration, Immigration and Citizenship and Gender Affairs resources.
DUTIES
Professional Advice
• Provides professional and technical support to public and private organisations on research issues for Immigration, Citizenship, Civil & National Registration and Gender Affairs.
• Consults relevant stakeholders in the formulation and review of relevant Policies.
• Advises Government on Immigration, National Registration as well as Gender Policies
Professional Advice
• Provides professional and technical support to public and private organisations on research issues for Immigration, Citizenship, Civil & National Registration and Gender Affairs.
• Consults relevant stakeholders in the formulation and review of relevant Policies.
• Advises Government on Immigration, National Registration as well as Gender Policies
Policy Formulation and Review
• Provides strategic direction and leadership in the development of appropriate policies for the Ministry.
• Coordinates the planning and reviewing of policies, programmes and projects.
• Provides overall guidance on the implementation of Acts that are relevant to Immigration, Citizenship, Civil and National Registration and Gender Affairs.
• Develops System and framework for monitoring and evaluation of policies, programmes and projects.
• Provides strategic direction and leadership in the development of appropriate policies for the Ministry.
• Coordinates the planning and reviewing of policies, programmes and projects.
• Provides overall guidance on the implementation of Acts that are relevant to Immigration, Citizenship, Civil and National Registration and Gender Affairs.
• Develops System and framework for monitoring and evaluation of policies, programmes and projects.
Research and Analysis
• Provides technical guidance to the researchers and ensures effective implementation of research recommendations.
• Designs data collection tools, oversees data collection and analysis strategies.
• Manages the information database
• Analyses research reports, develop recommendations and presents to Senior Management.
• Establishes links with Ministry Departments and Parastatal organisations to ensure that research is conducted in relevant policy areas.
• Mobilises resources for policy research projects and related activities from within government and partners.
• Provides technical guidance to the researchers and ensures effective implementation of research recommendations.
• Designs data collection tools, oversees data collection and analysis strategies.
• Manages the information database
• Analyses research reports, develop recommendations and presents to Senior Management.
• Establishes links with Ministry Departments and Parastatal organisations to ensure that research is conducted in relevant policy areas.
• Mobilises resources for policy research projects and related activities from within government and partners.
Policy Implementation
• Facilitates implementation of Immigration, Citizenship, Civil & National Registration and Gender Affairs policies, regulations, standards, programmes and procedures.
• Monitors progress in implementing key Policies, programmes and reforms.
• Monitors compliance and enforcement of Immigration, Civil and National Registration and Gender Affairs regulations and standards.
• Collaborates with the Public Relations Division to develop a programme for effective communication of the Ministry’s policies, programmes and projects to its stakeholders.
• Facilitates implementation of Immigration, Citizenship, Civil & National Registration and Gender Affairs policies, regulations, standards, programmes and procedures.
• Monitors progress in implementing key Policies, programmes and reforms.
• Monitors compliance and enforcement of Immigration, Civil and National Registration and Gender Affairs regulations and standards.
• Collaborates with the Public Relations Division to develop a programme for effective communication of the Ministry’s policies, programmes and projects to its stakeholders.
Monitoring and Evaluation
• Guides the development and management of a monitoring and evaluation framework on the various Policies and Programmes within the Ministry.
• Advises Ministry on the impact of Policies and strategies the Ministry is implementing as well as the best implementation approaches to follow.
• Conducts internal and external environment assessment in relation to Policies and Regulations to continuously assist the Ministry in achieving its long and short term objectives.
• Keeps abreast of trends and changes in planning and policy development, and makes recommendations for their adoption where necessary to enhance the Ministry’s planning and policy.
• Establish effective partnerships and consultation mechanism for policy and program development with non-government, private and government stakeholders.
• Guides the development and management of a monitoring and evaluation framework on the various Policies and Programmes within the Ministry.
• Advises Ministry on the impact of Policies and strategies the Ministry is implementing as well as the best implementation approaches to follow.
• Conducts internal and external environment assessment in relation to Policies and Regulations to continuously assist the Ministry in achieving its long and short term objectives.
• Keeps abreast of trends and changes in planning and policy development, and makes recommendations for their adoption where necessary to enhance the Ministry’s planning and policy.
• Establish effective partnerships and consultation mechanism for policy and program development with non-government, private and government stakeholders.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Skills
• Strategic Management
• Leadership
• Supervisory
• Policy Development
• Strong analytical skills
Skills
• Strategic Management
• Leadership
• Supervisory
• Policy Development
• Strong analytical skills
Competencies
Managing Complexity
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking
• Deciding and Initiating Action
Engagement
• Teamwork and Partnering
• Communicating Effectively
Managing Complexity
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking
• Deciding and Initiating Action
Engagement
• Teamwork and Partnering
• Communicating Effectively
Drive for Results
• Planning and Execution
• Supervision and Accountability
• Innovating and Driving Change
• Planning and Execution
• Supervision and Accountability
• Innovating and Driving Change
Focusing on Customers
• Delivering Quality Service
• Delivering Quality Service
APPLICATIONS
1. Applicants should quote the reference number and 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 academic and professional certificates, and National Identity Card (Omang).
d. At least two (2) recent work related references.
e. In case of serving Public Officers;
i. Date of first appointment.
ii. Present post, scale and date of appointment thereto.
a. Full name, address and place of birth
b. Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae)
c. Certified copies of academic and professional certificates, and National Identity Card (Omang).
d. At least two (2) recent work related references.
e. In case of serving Public Officers;
i. Date of first appointment.
ii. Present post, scale and date of appointment thereto.
2. In the case of serving Public Officers, their applications must be routed through their Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered.
3. Applications should be addressed to: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs, Private Bag 002, Gaborone, or hand delivered to the Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs, Records Management Unit, 2nd Floor, Block 8 Government Enclave.
4. E-mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted nor considered.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Only shortlisted applicants will be entered into correspondence with.
CLOSING DATE: 12 January 2018
For further information please contact: HR Division of the Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs at Telephone No: 3611240/3611255.