Applications are invited form suitably qualified Botswana Citizens for the  post of Principal Economist I tenable in Tsabong.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To coordinates development planning, facilitate implementation of District/Urban Development Plans and promotes Local Economic Development (LED) in the District/Urban centres.

DUTIES

• Provides professional advice on matters pertaining to economic development.
• Monitors the implementation of Government and Council policies and programs dealing with economic development.
• Supervises and coordinates the preparation of the District Development Plans, Annual Development Plans, Annual Development Plans, Annual Development Plans Reviews and Mid Term Reviews.
• Coordinates Financial Resourcing and Expenditure Control for development projects.
• Liaises with other stakeholders on issues relating to Home Economics (Fairs, Seminars, Workshops and Commemorations).
• Supervises and coordinates feasibility studies determining  projects viability( economic, social, environmental etc) and setting of projects priorities.
• Coordinates periodic reviews of the implementation of Government and Council policies and programmes.
• Provides professional advice to District/Urban Development Committee and sub committees
• Undertakes any other related duties as directed by management.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Analytical Thinking and Visioning
• Planning and execution
• Team Player
• Sound Communication
• Problem Solving
• Results Orientation

QUALIFICATIONS          

•  Degree in Economics.

EXPERIENCE  

• 10 years relevant work experience, 2 years of which have been served at D3 level.

APPLICATIONS:

1. All serving officers should route their applications through Heads of Departments, applications not so routed will not be considered
2. Applicants should quote the number of this vacancy circular and provide the following details:-

• Full name, address and date of birth
• Certified copies of certificates, ID and three work related references, brief summary of career with duties and Curriculum Vitae (CV)

    3. In case of serving officers please quote:-

• Date of first appointment
• Present  post and date appointed thereto

NB: Faxed applications will not be accepted.

Applications should be addressed to:

Council Secretary

Kgalagadi District Council

Private Bag 005

Tsabong

NOTE: We are unable to respond to all applicants, only those short – listed candidates will be responded to.