EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
REF NO: IEC 4/3/111 (55) DATE: 18th September, 2023
Applications are invited from highly motivated, experienced, self-driven, and qualified candidates who are Botswana citizens for the following positions:

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 9 OF 2023
PRINCIPAL ELECTIONS OFFICER I – (tenable at IEC Francistown Outstation)
SALARY: D2 (P320.952.00 – P353, 928.00) per annum LEAVE: 30 working days per annum.
BENEFITS:
• Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government contributes 50% and Employee contributes 50%).
• Contributory Pension Fund Scheme (Government contributes 15% and Employee contributes 5%)

QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must bo in possession of a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with majors in Public Administration and Political Science or a single major in either of the two.

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EXPERIENCE:
At least ten (10) years of work experience, two (2) years of which should have been served at D3. Salary Scale in Government or equivalent level in a Parastatal or Private Sector. Preference wil be given to candidates with experience in running elections, either as Returning Officers or Assistant Returning Officers.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To coordinate the implementation of electoral processes in the area of jurisdiction throughout the Electoral Cycle in accordance with the Electoral Laws.

BENEFITS:
• Interprets the Electoral Act to the Public:
• Interprets and manages outreach programmes:
• Supervises the planning and implementation of the voter registration exercise:
• Supervises the planning and implementation of activities for the voting processes:
• Produces regular reports:
• Manages the Outstations recurrent and development budgets, as we// as oversee the procurement processes:
• Manages the Outstation’s physical, financial and human resources:
• Undertakes any other related duties as assigned by the Secretary and the Commission.

BENEFITS:
• Leading and Supervising
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Relating and Networking
• Writing and Reporting
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results and Mooting Customer Expectations
• Following instructions and Procedures

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JOB APPLICATION DETAILS
APPLICATION DETAILS
Interested candidates are requested to submit the following documents in the following manner: a. Provide a signed cover letter and quote the above vacancy circular number in the subject matter heading. b. In the case of serving Public Officers, the cover letter should state the date of first appointment in the Public Service, present post, and salary scale. c. Provide a detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae. d. Provide certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts and a valid national identity card (omang). e. Provide at least two recent work-related references (Not more than 6 months old) f. In case of applicants outside the Public Service, please provide a statement of current Salary (either per month or per annum) g. Al applications from serving Public Officers should be routed (uts.) through their Heads of Departments and Permanent Secretaries or their equivalent (Accounting Officers). Applications not so routed will not be considered. NB; Only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. No emailed or faxed documents will be considered. Applicants should be addressed to: Secretary, Independent Electoral Commission . P/Bag 00284 Gaborone Or Hand delivered to: Independent Electoral Commission Record Management Unit. 1st floor. Office No.109 Plot 63726 Fairground Office Park. Gaborone

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