NATIONAL STRATEGY OFFICE: MANAGER (GICO) – (1 POST)

Applications are invited from highly motivated and well experienced self – driven citizens of Botswana for the following vacant positions in the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration – Government Implementation Coordinating Office.

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 1 OF 2019

1. MANAGER (GICO) – (1 POST)
SALARY: E1 (425,376 -442,584) per annum
LEAVE: 30 working days per annum
BENEFITS:
i. Contributory pension scheme (Government contributes 15% and employee 5%)
ii. Optional contributory Medical Aid (Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%)

NEW ENTRANTS: A contract of 24 to 36 months with gratuity at the rate of 25% payable upon expiry of the contract.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree in Social Sciences (Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, or any related field). Master’s Degree in the related field would be an added advantage.
EXPERIENCE:
• At least sixteen (16) years relevant work experience, two (2) of which should have been at a senior professional level in Government (E2 level), or equivalent in the Private Sector or in a Parastatal Organization.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills including analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data.
• High monitoring and evaluation skills

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB;
To monitor and evaluate implementation of all National projects and programmes
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS;
• Provides credible and objective information for decision making;
• Provides support to stakeholders on ways and means to improve their performance
• Facilitate knowledge building and sharing to stakeholders to improve their performance;
• Monitors and evaluates projects and programmes for national productivity improvement
• Reviews and harmonizes policies for improved implementation of national programmes
• Identifies programmes implementation gaps and/or linkages in the Ministries and provide strategic support to improve their performance
• Monitors the production of reports on monitoring and evaluation of national programmes
• Reviews and manages Divisional plans and performance of supervisees

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Teamwork and Partnering
• Communicating Effectively
• Planning and Execution
• Supervision and Accountability
• Innovation and Drive Change
• Delivering Quality Service

APPLICANTS SHOULD:
Quote the Vacancy Circular Number and provide the following details:
a) Detailed Curriculum Vitae
b) Certified copies of relevant certificates and National Identity Card
c) At least three (3) recent work-related references (with full contact details) confirming the required experience ( Not more than 6 months old)
d) The following should be provided
• Date of first appointment
• Present post, salary grade and date of appointment thereto.
e) In case of candidates from Parastatals and Private Sector Organizations, please provide copy of recent pay slip.
Important:
All applications from serving Public Officers must be routed through their Permanent Secretaries or Heads of Independent Departments. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

NOTE: Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements as set out in this advertisement and are shortlisted will be responded to.