PROJECT MANAGER (TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE) – Republic Of Botswana, Ministry Of Health 553 views

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Support overall management of the HEPRR Project and serve as a core member of the PPT and PIU.
• 2. Provide leadership in project planning and day-to-day management of project operations.
• 3. Serve as Secretary to the Project Steering Committee (PSC).
• 4. Plan and coordinate the Operations Clinic, to be held during the first month after project effectiveness.
• 5. Coordinate activities required for timely fulfillment of project effectiveness conditions.
• 6. Lead and coordinate development of subsidiary agreements for BOMRA in collaboration with relevant Government of Botswana legal counterparts.
• 7. Coordinate preparation of documentation required for approval of the project by the Botswana Parliament.
• 8. Coordinate establishment of the PIU office, including office space and required equipment.
• 9. Monitor and report on implementation progress of Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP) activities.
• 10. Ensure compliance with the Grant Agreement and Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP).
• 11. Coordinate preparation of quarterly technical and financial progress reports.
• 12. Lead development of the Project Operations Manual (POM).
• 13. Coordinate preparation of the consolidated Annual Work Plan in consultation with Component Leads and technical teams.
• 14. Present the consolidated Annual Work Plan to the Project Coordinator and Deputy Project Coordinator for approval and onward submission to the PSC and the World Bank for no objection.
• 15. Work closely with the M&E Officer in development of the Project M&E Plan.
• 16. Organize and participate in semi-annual PSC progress review meetings.
• 17. Organize and participate in monthly progress review meetings with the World Bank.
• 18. Organize World Bank implementation support missions.
• 19. Prepare draft Terms of Reference (ToRs) for key project personnel and submit them to the PSC for clearance and approval.
• 20. Undertake any other related duties as required to meet the exigencies of the Service, if any such tasks and duties do not result in conflict of interest.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Bachelor of Public Health, Health Economics, Health Policy, Project Management, Business Administration or equivalent. Professional Certification in Project Management will be an added advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years relevant work experience/working on World Bank-funded or other donor-funded project/knowledge of the Botswana health system and global health priorities/familiarity with Government of Botswana public service systems and operational policies, procedures, and reporting.
• Leading and Supervising
• Teamwork Skills
• Strategic Thinking & Innovation
• Project Management Skills
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Analyzing
• Planning and Organizing
• Delivering Results

Salary

E1 (P512, 148 – P532, 860 per annum)

How to Apply

Quote the number of the Vacancy Circular and provide the following details: a) Full name, address and place of birth. b) Brief summary of up to date career duties (Curriculum Vitae). c) Certified copies of certificates (Academic and Professional). d) Professional Bodies Registration and Practicing Certificate (where necessary) e) A minimum of two current references (not more than 6 months). f) Certified copy of proof of Identity (Omang). g) Present post and date of appointment thereto. Address for applications: PERMANENT SECRETARY MINISTRY OF HEALTH P/BAG 0038 GABORONE. Hand delivery location: Ministry of Health Headquarters Office 8A21 (8th Floor). Closing Date: 29th January 2026, 1630 hours.

Vacancy Circular No: CIRCULAR NO. 1 OF 2026