Senior Administration Officer / Researcher

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 8 OF 2019

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of Botswana for the following positions in the Shashe West Constituency Office:

Vacancy: Senior Administration Officer / Researcher

Reference: 010100327.1.2

Salary: C2 (127,392 – 151,452)

Leave: 25 working days per annum

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, or related.

Experience: At least four (4) years experience in community mobilisation, and/ or research-related work.

Benefits: Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15% and Employee pays 5%).
Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and Employee pays 50%)

Main Purpose of the Job
To promote Administration and Research Services for the constituency Member of Parliament.

Duties:

1. Liaises and consults with central government, councillors, council staff, Dikgosi, Land Board Authorities, NGOs and various authorities as necessary, in his day to day duties
2. Organises and conducts meeting to inform the public about projects/programmes outlined for the constituency in the National Development and district Development Plan.
3. Receives and attends to general complaints from the public on behalf of the Member of Parliament
4. Handles, assists and directs MPs dignitaries and the general public visiting the office of the Member of Parliament.
5. Assists member of the public wishing to consult with their Members of Parliament for various reasons.
6. Informs the public about the Member of Parliament itinerary on constituency tours.
7. Communicates with the Administration Division of the National Assembly on a regular basis to reconcile constituency staff records with monthly records.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Customer Focus
• Interpersonal Skills
• Written & listening Skills
• Research skills
• Integrity and Trust
• Planning and Organising
• Building Effective Teams
• Time Management