Applications are invited from suitably qualified employees from Ministry of Local Government for the vacant posts of Assistant District Commissioner in various stations.

  MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To assist in coordinating the implementation of Government policies, strategies and programmes in a District/ Sub district.

  DUTIES:

• Assists in the provision of strategic leadership and direction for the achievement of Central Government objectives at District/Sub District level.
• Coordinates implementation of management and administrative strategies for the smooth running of the District/Sub District.
• Assists in directing and coordinating projects of the Central Government Departments at the District/ Sub District.
• Presides over, assesses and provides advice on complaints presented to the office and counsels the disputing parties with a view to reaching a lasting settlement to the problem.
• Assists in coordinating the formulation, drafting and implementation of District development plans and programmes at District/Sub – District level.
• Assists in the management and review of performance of heads of government Departments in the District/ Sub District.
• Prepares annual estimates of recurrent expenditure and development expenditure for the District/ Sub District.

  QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Business Administration/Human Resources Management/ Public Administration/ Economics or any related field.

  EXPERIENCE

• 10 years post qualification experience in the field of Human Resource Management or Development Planning.
• Candidates should have served as Assistant Manager, District Officer (Administration) or Principal District Officer (Development) for a minimum of two years.

   COMPETENCIES   

• Strategic Skills
• Operating Skills
• Courage
• Energy and Drive
• Organizational Positioning Skills
• Personal and Interpersonal Skills

Applicants should quote the number of this vacancy circular and give the following details:

• Full name, address, date and place of birth
• Brief summary of work history (curriculum vitae)
• Certified copies of certificates and at least two work related references
• Certified copy of Omang

 In case of serving officers:

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

Applications should be addressed to:

 The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Private Bag 006, Gaborone OR hand delivered at office No. 151.

Applications should be routed through their supervisors and Heads of Department. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

Closing Date: 17 May 2011          

For more information contact : Mr. M. Maruza at 3658512