General Manager - Corporate Policy, Strategy and Business Planning

To drive the strategic planning process, implementation of corporate policy, and coordinate all business planning to meet the objectives of Botswana Oil in ensuring security and efficiency of supply of petroleum products for Botswana.

Job description

• Coordinates the strategic planning process within Botswana Oil.
• Liaises with management on implementation of policies, strategies and Board resolutions.
• Monitors, evaluates and reports on the implementation of Botswana Oil strategic plans by all Departments to ensure successful attainment of Botswana Oil objectives.
• Initiates and coordinates a program of macro and sectoral economic and financial research to identify market opportunities suitable for revenue generation.
• Reviews Government’s development plans, priorities, policies and strategy papers such as Vision 2016, extracts strategies which impact on the role of Botswana Oil and develops detailed scenarios from which Botswana Oil can adopt business strategies.
• Monitors and reviews Botswana Oil’s services and makes recommendations for the development of products and services to promote revenue generation.
• Coordinates and monitors the implementation of approved projects and initiatives:
• Develops project objectives, sets relevant targets, project scoping and resource planning & allocation
• Develops project work plans, programs, use of technology, quality assurance and monitoring and evaluation procedures
• Develops the risk management/minimization plan for each project
• Manages project budgets and the preparation and submission of progress and final reports
• Ensures implementation of all Board and management action points to ensure project compliance to executive resolutions.
• Follow ups with relevant stakeholders to ensure project effectiveness
• Identifies key risks and champions the development of risk management strategies to minimize operational risks.
• Facilitates performance audits to assess the impact of Botswana Oil policies and programs in achieving its mandate.
• Ensures identification of operational compliance issues, appropriately follows up and reports on implementation of relevant requirements.
• Continuously interrogates policies and systems to identify inherent inefficiencies and recommends appropriate action to remedy deficiencies and promote compliance.
• Communicates sound advice to management and staff in support of the development of relevant operational plans and projects.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with all management and staff to promote required buy-in on executive directives.
• Follows up and works with all key stakeholders to ensure implementation of priorities and consensus on the advancement of Botswana Oil’s goals and objectives.
• Keeps management fully informed about strategic issues and priorities requiring their attention in a timely and professional manner. 

Requirements, Education and Experience

Education:
Masters degree in in Strategic Management, Economics, Business Administration or an equivalent alternative business qualification. Preferably with a Project Management qualification

Professional/Technical:
Professional qualifications in Finance and Accounting; Membership to a relevant professional body

Experience:
Over 10 (ten) years relevant experience, 5 (five) of which must be in senior management experience preferably gained from organization within the petroleum industry.

Competencies:
Broad knowledge of finance, economics and corporate governance.
Knowledge of the petroleum industry issues and trends at national, regional and international levels.
In-depth knowledge of international accounting standards and budgeting principles and practices, financial strategic planning, budget administration financial modelling and forecasting.
Knowledge of principles, methods and practices of government entities accounting and budgeting.
Strong expertise in strategic management, project/activity planning and budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Ability to analyse and interpret operations, economic and financial data and apply management principles and practices in making sound business decisions.
Ability to initiate and implement planned organizational change, adapt to rapidly changing conditions in the operating environment and speedily align programmes and activities in the appropriate direction.
Ability to resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyse information skillfully, develop alternative solutions.
Ability to maintain professionalism, high integrity and keep abreast of evolving trends in accounting and finance.
Strong leadership skills to foster teamwork, develop and motivate staff, resolve conflicts, provide direction, momentum and vision in order to achieve organizational objectives.
Strong communication and presentation skills including ability to develop project proposals, concept papers and write reports and relevant publications.
12. Proficiency in computer applications.

Company profile

This is a unique chance to join a new operation where passion, purpose and performance will be the order of the day. Botswana Oil Limited is a newly established government owned company which will lead the development and management of state-owned strategic reserve facilities ensuring security of supplies and enable the empowerment of an indigenous Botswana petroleum business. At the start up stage there are a number of opportunities available at executive and senior management level. These positions hold the keys to the success of shaping the development of the organisation as it progresses its strategic plans. With a business culture characterized by team work, continuous improvement and commercial focus they are seeking top class professionals who have an appreciation for excellence and commitment to results.

Location

Gaborone, Botswana

Contact person

Melissa (HRMC)

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