Applicants are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts in the Local Authorities:

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 centers.

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 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 project viability (economic, social, environmental etc) and setting of project priorities.
• Coordinates periodic reviews of the implementation of Government and Council policies and programmes.
• Provides professional advice to District/Urban Development Committee and its sub-committees.
• Undertakes any other related duties as directed by management.

Key Competencies Required:

• Analytical thinking and decision making skills.
• Planning and organizing
• Problem solving
• Team Player
• Sound Communication
• Results Orientation

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Degree in Social Sciences (Economics and Statistics/ Population Studies).

EXPERIENCE:        

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

Applicants should quote the number of this Vacancy Circular and Reference Number giving the following details:

• Full name, address and date of birth.
• Certified copies of Certificates and Identity
• References
• Brief summary of career with duties (CV) should be addressed to:

The Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Local Government

Private Bag 0052

Gaborone

Attention:  Manager (LA)

Or Hand Delivered to:           

Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs Building, Block 8, Floor 8,       Department of Local Government Service Management,Room 41.

Faxed applications will not be accepted.

IMPORTANT: All applications from serving officers must be routed through their Chief Executive Officers.  Applications not so routed will not be considered.

Also note that only short listed candidates will be responded to.

For further information contact:  Ms K Molebatsi/Ms C Motlapele Tel No:  3612800.