Chief Executive Officer – Botswana Examinations Council (BEC)

 

Summary

Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) is mandated under Section 5 of the Botswana Examinations Council Act CAP 58:03 (as Amended by BEC Amendment Act No. 19 of 2020) to manage and conduct examinations and assessment in general education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The organisation has an exciting and challenging opportunity for an incisive leader, with sound technical expertise and solid experience in an education set up, to take on the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Council.

Description

The incumbent will be responsible for, among others, the following:

• Developing a vision and setting the goals for BEC and providing effective leadership towards the realisation of the vision and goals.
• Managing the strategic and sustainable transformative change at BEC.
• Overseeing the conduct of research on educational assessment.
• Advising the Government on any policy decision that is relevant to, or has implications for the administration of assessments in Botswana.
• Leading BEC in planning, development, implementation, as well as, certification of examinations and assessments in general education, technical and vocational education and training, and any other related examinations and assessments.
• Prioritising, controlling and deciding on the allocation of resources between competing demands.
• Ensuring there are appropriate and robust processes, systems, controls and operating mechanisms in place for effective and efficient delivery of services.

Minimum Requirements

The right candidate will possess the following:

• A minimum of a relevant PhD from a recognised institution.
• At least twenty five (25) years relevant experience, including ten (10) years in a top leadership position in a public/private organisation, Regional, or International institution.
• Relevant experience in matters pertaining to education, training, research, policy formulation and procedures of government.
• Strong leadership qualities, a track record of innovation and creativity with ability to manage sustainable transformative change.
• Knowledge of structural legislative and regulatory framework for administering education and assessments in Botswana.
• Proficient in the use of computers and computer software relevant to the position.

COMPETENCIES

• Diplomacy, negotiation, persuasion, advocacy, networking and relationship building skills
• Research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strategic planning and execution skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well, present and win support for ideas in a politically sensitive environment
• Ability to portray and uphold positive national image and work in a multicultural environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity

Benefits

Allowance

 

 

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