Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens for the below indicated vacancies in the Ministry of Local Government.

Scope of the job: 

• To provide strategic leadership and professional guidance on all matters relating to Social Protection and Social Welfare.

Key Performance Areas

• Guides and directs formulation and review of policies and programmes on all matters relating to social protection and social welfare.
• Monitors and evaluates social protection programmes to ensure their efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provides advice on administration and implementation of statutory Acts relating to Social Protection.
• Identifies and builds relationships with possible and suitable donors for social protection programmes.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with all relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinates the Implementation of staff performance management  system
• Guides the preparation of departmental budget estimates and manages expenditure to ensure prudent resource utilisation.

Required Competencies

•  Analytical thinking and decision making
• Planning and organizing
• Problem solving
• Team player
• Sound communication
• Creativity and Innovation

Qualification:

• Degree in Social Work/Community Development or related fields. A Masters degree in any of the above fields will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• At least 16 years relevant post qualification experience. Applicants must have served at E2 salary scale or equivalent level for at least two years.

APPLICATIONS:

Quote the vacancy circular number and provide the following details:

• Full name, address, date and place of birth,
• Brief summary of career duties (Curriculum Vitae),
• In case of serving public officers; date of first appointment, present post and date of appointment thereto
• Certified copies of Certificates (Academic and Professional)
• At least three work related references
• Certified copy of Identity Card   (Omang)

Applications should be addressed to: -

THE PERMANENT SECRETARY

MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

P/BAG 006,

GABORONE

Applicants are informed through this advert that the closing date reflected on the advert that appeared in the Botswana Guardian dated 28/10/2011 is amended.

For further information contact Ms L Moatshe or Mr P Molatlhwe at 3658400

NB: All applications from serving officers should be routed through Permanent Secretaries/Heads of Departments.  Applications not so routed will not be considered.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.