BOTSWANA INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT POLICY ANALYSIS (BIDPA)VACANCIES

1. RECEPTIONIST - (1 Position for 33 months contract - citizens only)

1.1 Qualifications and Experience

•COSC plus relevant course certificate from a recognized training institution and at least 2 years in a professional working environment. 

1.2 Key Performance Indicators

•Processing time of incoming and outgoing calls
•Accuracy of messages
•Customer satisfaction
•Appearance of reception area

1.3 Competencies

•Verbal communication skills
•Interpersonal relations
•Clean appearance
•Fluency in English and Setswana
•Typing and computer literacy

2. ASSOCIATE RESEARCHER/RESEARCH FELLOW (2 Positions open to citizens only)

2.1 Education & Experience
•Associate Researcher should have at least a Master's Degree in public policy/public administration; OR a good upper Second class Bachelors degree in public policy/public administration and 4 years of active service

•Research Fellow 2 should have a Master's or PhD degree in public policy/public administration. Applicants should have atleast 4 years post Master's Degree work experience. 

Either candidate(s) must have research interest and traceable experience in dealing with the following areas: Local government, Corporate Governance, Public sector ethic, Public sector finance, Non-state actors and public policy; Program Evaluation, Gender and Development, Development Administration

2.2 Key Performance Areas
•Conducting research and consultancy work as requested by clients
•Marketing and promotion of the Institute and policy analysis capacity building activities. 

2.3 Knowledge, Attributes & Skills 

•Good understanding of theoretical public policy/public administration concepts, research methodology
•Ability to write and present research reports clearly and concisely for both technical and non-technical audiences
•Good communication and report writing skills
•Computer literacy
•Ability to work within a team
•Good knowledge of BIDPA services. 

REMUNERATION 
An attractive remuneration package is offered. All BIDPA employees are employed on a renewable 5 year contracts. The salary system is performance based. We offer an up-to-date technical environment, interesting tasks and chances for self-improvement and further education.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications should specify the post applied for, and should contain names and addresses of 3 referees, as well as certified copies of qualifications. Applications should be addressed to:

Executive Director
BIDPA House
134 Gaborone International Finance Park
Private Bag BR-29
Gaborone

OR

Email: recruitment@bidpa.bw with email copied to btmathibe@bidpa.bw AND marobak@bidpa.bw

NB: Applicants are advised to notify their referees to send references directly to BIDPA by the stated deadline.

Closing date: 19th April 2014