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

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To initiate,implement and appraise district development projects / programmes and strategic and advise thereof.

DUTIES

• Appraises Project Memorandum for planned capital projects.
• Supervises and guides subordinates in accordance with set standards.
• Provides overall guidance on Local Economic Development initiative and activities.
• Prepares District/Urban Development plans, Annual Development Plans, Projects Reviews and Mid Term Reviews.
• Monitors and evaluate the implementation of District Development Plans Annual Development  Plans, mid terms reviews to ensure adherence of the Plans.
• Provides professional support and guidance to District/Urban Development Committee and its sub- committees.
• Analyse data on council debt and reserves and recommends appropriate management.     

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Analytical Thinking and Visioning
• Deciding and Initiating action
• Managing performance
• Planning and execution
• Creativity and Innovation
• Quality Service Delivery
• Communication efficiency
• Building and Managing Relationship
• Problem Solving

QUALIFICATIONS    

• Degree in Economics.

EXPERIENCE       

• 8 years relevant work experience, 2 years of which have been served at D4 level.

APPLICATIONS:

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

1. Full name, address and date of birth
2. 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

Faxed applications will not be attended to.

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.