Programmes Manager wanted at Botswana National Olympic Committee

Botswana National Olympic Committee are seeking candidates for a number of positions within the organisation. Based at the BNOC offices in Gaborone, the organisations seeks dynamic candidates who will add value and drive the strategic and operational effectiveness of the organisation.

Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate is primarily responsi¬ble for leading the delivery of athlete development and welfare; with a special emphasis on elite athletes as well as effective administration of the unit.

Key responsibilities include:

• facilitating adequate education for athletes on anti-doping and testing,
• preparation of athletes and teams for major international compe¬titions including performance, wellness, welfare and management
• Implementation of elite coach and athlete development pro¬grammes and assisting in acquiring international scholarships etc for Botswana athletes.
• Leads implementation of programmes covering elite coaching, sports technology, sport psychology, sport science and medicine.
• Monitoring and evaluation of athlete development programmes
• Forging strategic relationships for the development of high- performance sport in Botswana
• Participating in strategic planning and programme development.

Applicants are expected to be able to contribute substantially to the BNOC budget development process as well as the strategic planning and promotion of elite sport in Botswana and the management of the unit.

The successful applicant will have a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science, Sports Administration of relevant equivalent; a post gradu¬ate qualification will be an added advantage.

5 years’ experience, of which a minimum of 3 must be at a senior management level. Extensive knowledge or sports instruments in use in Botswana would be an added advantage.