TEMPORARY POVERTY ERADICATION PROJECT OFFICER – North West District Council

FROM: Council Secretary
North West District Council (T. Mothokothedi)

TO: Permanent Secretaries MLGRD
All Town/City Clerks
All Council Secretaries
All Senior Assistant Council Secretaries
All Notice Boards

REF: NWDC/7/7/2 II (94) 6 March 2018

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT: VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 9 OF 2018 TEMPORARY POVERTY ERADICATION PROJECT OFFICER

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Batswana Citizens for the three (3) position of Temporary Project Officers (Poverty Eradication) for a period of 12 months (1 year ) tenable in North West District Council (1x Headquarters and 2x Okavango Sub District Council.

SALARY: C3 (P92, 808-108,732) per annum

LEAVE: 25 working days per annum.

BENEFITS: Contributory Pension Scheme (Govt pays 15% employee pays 5%)
Optional Medical Aid Scheme (Govt pays 50% employee pays 50%)

 

QUALIFICATION: Degree in Community Development, Home Economics, Sociologist and Adult Education.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
• Proactive, innovative and decisive
• Team work
• Good interpersonal skills
• Leadership, Negotiation, Lobbying and Advocacy skills
• Communication Skills
• Monitoring Skills
• Analytical Thinking

 

• Report writing Skill
• Preparing Teams of reference
• Planning, Budgeting, organizing and coordinating skills
• Assertiveness

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To assist with the implementation of the Poverty Eradication Programme for economic empowerment of individuals and communities

 

DUTIES
•Implement and monitor poverty eradication programs and activities at area of operation
• Prepares weekly, monthly and quarterly reports of Poverty Eradication programs.
•Update Poverty Eradication Program Data base
•Attends and address kgotla meetings on Poverty Eradication Programme and document progress or challenges.
•Assists group in identifying markets for their products

 

•Conduct mini surveys on the impact of the implementation of poverty eradication programs
• Conduct training for beneficiaries of Poverty eradication Programmes
•Liaises with other Government /stakeholders on dissemination of information, technical advice and resources.
•Works closely with the community to identify local needs and the available resources in order to raise awareness for economic empowerment
•Undertakes any other related duties required to meet the exigency of the service.

ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE RESPONDED TO.

Applicants should quote this vacancy number giving the following details:

Full names and address
Date of birth
Certified copies of certificates (Professional and Academic), references and valid National Identity card
Detailed summary of career with duties (curriculum vitae)
Contact numbers

Applications should be addressed to:
Council Secretary
North West District Council
Private Bag 01
Maun

NB. Please note that no accommodation will be provided to those candidates who will be offered Temporary Employment and also indicate on your application where you want to be placed.

CLOSING DATE: o7 APRIL 2018

For more information contact Ms T. Mothokothedi at 6870415/ Mr K.T Mokotedi6870406/6862028