POLICY SPECIALIST – YOUTH – Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development

VACANCY: POLICY SPECIALIST – YOUTH

MYSC MISSION STATEMENT
The Ministry exists to create an enabling environment that empowers the youth, develops sport and leverages the strength of our culture and heritage.

Applications are invited from suitable qualified Botswana citizens for the above mentioned post in the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development tenable in Gaborone. A talented, proactive, self-driven and visionary candidate is therefore sought to fill the above mentioned position.

 

Salary Scale: E1 (P 397, 092 – P413, 160 per annum)
Leave: 30 working days per annum.

Benefits: a) Contributory Pension Fund (employee pays 5% and Government pays 15%.
b) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%).
c) For new entrants to the Public Service, a contract of 24 – 36 months with gratuity payable at the rate of 30% upon the expiry of contract.

Qualifications: Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Youth Work, Social Work, Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Human Resources Management, Strategic Management or related field. A Master’s Degree in a relevant field would be an added advantage.

Experience: A minimum of sixteen (16) years relevant post qualification experience, two (2) of which should have been served at the level of E2 in the Public Service or equivalent level in a Parastatal or Private sector organisation.

Competencies:
• Analytical and Strategic thinking
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Supervision and Accountability
• Innovation and Driving Change
• Teamwork and Partnering
• Delivering Quality Service
 Managing vision and purpose
 Managing through systems

 

Purpose of the Job:

To provide strategic direction in the development, review and implementation of the Youth Policy and programmes and advise Government on matters relating to Youth Empowerment.

Key performance areas:

• Evaluates policies, programmes and strategies for the development and management of youth programmes.
• Oversees the development, implementation and interpretation of youth policies, legislation and programmes.
• Monitors the development and review of systems, processes and procedures pertaining to youth empowerment.

• Develops, reviews and oversees the implementation of National Youth Policy, Programmes, Agreements and Protocols.
• Researches and develops Policies on matters pertaining to Youth Empowerment and Development.
• Develops strategic partnerships with national and international stakeholders to promote youth development.
• Liaises with stakeholders in the planning, coordination and implementation of the Ministry’s youth empowerment programmes and collaborates with strategic partners to improve implementation of youth policies and legislation.

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should;

Quote the number of the vacancy circular and give the following details:

● Full name and contact details.
● Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum
Vitae and current basic salary).
● Certified copies of certificates and National Identity card.
• At least two (2) recent references (not more than 2 years).

 

In case of serving officers, the following should be provided:

● Date of first appointment
● Present post, salary scale and date of appointment thereto.

Important:

All applications from serving public officers should be routed through their Heads of Department and Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

 

Applications should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development
Private Bag 00514
Gaborone

OR Hand deliver at MYSC, Central Business District (CBD), Plot No. 54372, Behind High Court of Botswana, Records Management Unit, Sixth (6) floor.

In addition, applicants are required to submit an electronic summary of their CV. Please e-mail [email protected]/ [email protected]/ [email protected] to request for the required CV format.

Closing date: 26th March 2018

For further information please contact: Human Resource Office on 3682600.