PRINCIPAL ELECTIONS OFFICER I- (D2) TENABLE AT INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION – LETLHAKANE

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 2 OF 2018
Position Code: 160100035.1.2
REF NO: IEC 4/34/1 1 (82) DATE: 19/01/2018

VACANCY – PRINCIPAL ELECTIONS OFFICER I- (D2)
TENABLE AT INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION – LETLHAKANE

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications for the above mentioned position tenable at Letlhakane Office.

SALARY: D2 (P248, 220 – P274, 056) per annum

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum.

 

BENEFITS:
• Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and Employee pays 50%).
• Contributory Pension Fund Scheme (Government pays 15% and Employees pays 5%).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must be in a possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science / Public Administration/International Relations/Human Resource Management/Social Work/Business Administration /Communication and Public Relations. A Master’s degree in the above field would be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE:

At least ten (10) years’ Post Qualification Experience, two (2) years of which should have been served at D3 salary scale in Government or equivalent position in Parastatal or Private Organisations.

 

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

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Interprets the Electoral Act to the public;
• Interprets and manages Outreach programmes;
• Supervises the planning and implementation of the voter registration exercise;
• Supervises planning and implementation of activities for voting process;
• Produces regular reports;
• Deputise the Chief Elections Officer in executing administrative and technical responsibilities of Elections Division;

 

• Manages the Outstation’s Recurrent Budget and Procurement processes;
• Manages the Outstation’s Resources.
• Undertakes any other related duties as assigned by the Secretary and the Commission.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
• Integrity and Trust
• Organising
• Drive for Results
• Resource Management
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Customer Focus

 

 

APPLICATIONS:

Please quote the circular number and give the following details:
1. Full names, postal address, date and place of birth
2. Certified copies of Omang and Academic Certificates
3. Date of first Appointment, Present Post, scale and date of appointment to the
Post
5. Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae) and competencies.
6. To be routed through their Heads of Departments and Permanent Secretaries
7. At least two recent work related references (Not more than 6 months old)
8. Actual Salary (either per month or per annum) for all applications from Parastatals and the Private Sector

IMPORTANT:
NB: All applications from serving public officers should be routed through their Heads of Department and Permanent Secretaries (Accounting Officers). Applications not so routed will not be considered.
Only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. No emailed or faxed documents will be considered.

 

 

Applicants should be addressed to:
Secretary

Independent Electoral Commission or Hand delivered to Independent

P/Bag 00284 Electoral Commission
Gaborone Record Management Unit, 1st floor, Office No.109 Plot 63726, Fairground Office Park
Gaborone

 

 

For further information please contact the Human Resource office at Telephone No: 3612400
Closing Date: 9th February 2018