Communications and Advocacy Coordinator – Botswana Council of NGOs (BOCONGO)

SERVICE MANAGER

Motor Dealership in Northern Botswana invites applications for the above post.

The ideal candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Sound knowledge and experience in running service department minimum of 5 years ideally with Toyota.
• Must have certificate in Advanced Toyota service manager & Advanced financial.
• Excellent technical knowledge in Petrol, Diesel Vehicles &Trucks.
• Trade test qualification in Vehicles.
• Ability to forecast Service department performance.
• Knowledge on financial control at department level.
• Knowledge on activities of New, Used vehicles & Parts Departments.
• Highly computer literate.
• Customer service skills.
• Good leadership and people development skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Completed at least 4 management courses. (Environmental training, Warranty policy and procedure, Aftersales Financial Principals and Leading the customer experience journey.

Preference will be given to citizens of Botswana.

Applications together with CV and certified copies of certificates and traceable references should be submitted to the following address;

The Dealer Principal P O BOX 343 Francistown

Closing Date: 21 days from the date of issue of this advert

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Botswana Citizens who desire to have a career at Pluczenik Botswana (Pty) Ltd.

POST: DIAMOND OPERATOR

Minimum Requirements:

• BGCSE Certificate with pass (Minimum D grade) in English, Mathematics and Design &Technology / Art/ Home Management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is essential.
• Certificate in a Technical field will be an added advantage.
• Two (2) References and a Testimonial from Senior Secondary School.

Primary Job Requirements:

• Sound verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy
• High level of discipline and positive attitude to work
• Good team player
• Ability to multi-task under pressure
• Analytical thinking
• Reliability to work extra time

Interested candidates should send: 1) Covering Letter 2) Comprehensive CV, 3) Certified copies of BGCSE Educational Certificate 4) Technical certificates if any, 5) Certified Copy of Omang (ID), 6) Copies of Reference Letters to:

Human Resources Manager Pluczenik Botswana (Pty) Ltd.

PO Box 403286 Gaborone.

Or Hand Deliver at: Pluczenik Botswana, Plot 61123, Block 8 Industrial, Gaborone.

Closing date: 22 April 2022.

KWADIWA RANCH CITRUS (PTY) LTD BAINSDRIFT FARM. PORTION 1.

TULI BLOCK

PRIVATE BAG 62, PALAPYE info@kwadiwaranch.com +267 74302555

FARM WORKER REQUIRED

Farm worker required at Kwadiwa Ranch Citrus (Pty) Ltd.

Skills and experience should cover

• Soil Preparation
• Irrigation developing and maintenance
• Pump house development and maintenance
• Citrus Planting
• Irrigation, fertigation and spraying
• Pest and weed control
• Citrus Harvesting

Interested persons are invited to apply in writing to the above mentioned address.

COMMUNICATIONS & ADVOCACY COORDINATOR

Botswana Council of NGOs (BOCONGO) seeks to employ a dynamic individual for the position of Communications and Advocacy Coordinator. The individual will report to the Executive Director. The key objective for the position is to shape and strengthen the institution’s Communications, Public Relations and Advocacy Strategy and implementation for a global audience, and to further leverage digital marketing skills and tools for this purpose.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of NGO members through District liaisons and thematic group coordinators, to ensure collaboration and structured reporting.
• Create and implement a comprehensive multi-platform communications strategy that includes consolidating BOCONGO’s brand and expanding the NGO Sector activities to specific audiences.
• Manage and execute the communications strategy.
• Manage and update BOCONGO’s media platforms including online membership & stakeholder database.
• Evolve and implement a social media strategy and manage the online profiling of the institution including writing and editing news items and institutional press releases.
• Oversee and manage content development.
• Update and develop marketing and advocacy materials.
• Map and management of stakeholders and partners to cultivate new opportunities for external brand marketing, media outreach, advocacy, and fundraising.
• Participate in proposal writing and other resource mobilization activities
• Keep up to date with current affairs and issues pertaining to the BOCONGO thematic groups as well as communication trends and best practice.
• Management of communications and advocacy department
• Represent the organization at selected meetings, conferences, workshops, national and international engagements as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Professional Qualification and Competencies

Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Media Studies or related field.

Work Experience: Three (3) years or more relevant work experience. (Experience in a Non-profit sector is an added advantage)

Competencies:

• Ability to effectively communicate the organization’s mission to donors, volunteers and the overall community.
• Active fundraising and/or publicity campaign experience.
• Excellent stakeholder relations skills and understanding of the civil society space.
• Previous success in establishing relationships with individuals and organizations including funders, partner agencies and volunteers.
• Solid organizational abilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong public speaking ability.
• Strong work ethic with a high degree of energy.
• Strong media relations
• Ability to pay extreme attention to detail
• Strong negotiation skills