STATISTICS VACANCIES IN BOTSWANA

Applicants are invited from suitably qualified citizens for the following posts of statistics Botswana.

REF20/2016 – TEMPORARY LEAD ENUMERATOR ASSISTANTS
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: to collect data from businesses during the Census of Enterprises and Establishments (CEE)

QUALIFICATIONS: Certificate in Statistics/Economics/Population studies/Demography/Business Management/Business Admin/Accounting and Business Studies or any other equivalent qualifications acceptable to statistics Botswana.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Direct Entry. Experience in data collection will be an added advantage.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
• Reliable and Self-disciplined
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Compliance with procedure, instructions, rules and regulations
• Service oriented
• Client focused
• Drive for results
• Reliable and self-disciplined
• Be able to work with minimal supervision

REF21/2016 – TEMPORARY EDITORS AND CODING OFFICERS
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To edit and code forms/questionnaires from the field or administrative records

QUALIFICATIONS: Certificate in Statistics/Economics/Population studies/ Demography/ Information Technology/Business Management/Business Admin/Accounting and Business Studies or any other equivalent qualifications acceptable to statistics Botswana.

WOR EXPERIENCE: Direct Entry. Experience in data coding will be an added advantage.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
• Basic data editing and coding skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable and self-disciplined
• Drive for results
• Be able to work with minimal supervision
• Compliance with procedure, instructions, rules and regulations
• Service oriented and Client focused
REF22/2016 – TEMPORARY DATA ENTRY OPERATORS
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To capture data from forms/questionnaires into a computer system.
QUALIFICATIONS: Certificate holders in Information Technology/Computing and should be able to punch at least 50 key strokes per minute.
WORK EXPERIENCE: Direct Entry. Previous experience in Census or Survey data capture. Only applicants with references of prior data entry experience will be considered.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
• Basic computer skills
• Keyboard speed and high accuracy rate
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable and self-disciplined
• Be able to work with minimal supervision

REF22/2016 – TEMPORARY FIELD SUPERVISOR
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To supervise field enumeration staff [lead enumerator assistants] and processors to collect data from surveys, census, and administrative records

QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma in Statistics/Economics/Population studies/Demography/Business Management/Business Admin/Accounting and Business Studies or any other equivalent qualifications acceptable to statistics Botswana.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Direct Entry. Previous experience in Census or Survey supervision will be an added advantage.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
• Team building supervisory and planning skills
• Results oriented and performance driven
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable and self-disciplined
• Be able to work with minimal supervision

REMUNERATION
Botswana Statistics offers an attractive and competitive package.

Closing Date: 26 August 2016
N.B. Applicants who do not meet the requirements will not be considered and will not be responded to.
Prospective candidates meeting the above requirements should quote the reference number of the position and submit applications together with comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of certificates, ID and names, and addresses of two referees to:
Statistician General
Statistics Botswana
Private Bag 0024
Gaborone
OR HAND DELIVER TO;
Statistics Botswana
Finance House
Khama Crescent
Plot 8843
Corporate Services – 4th floor

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA - TEACHING ASSISTANTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

Faculty / Department : Human Resources

Job Detail:

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

TEACHING ASSISTANTS

VACANCY NO: FSc/ C 11/ 2016

Duties: Successful candidates will be expected to (i) assist with the teaching of laboratory practicals and tutorials in the respective subjects; (ii) marking of laboratory reports; (iii) handle tutorials and perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Applicants must possess at least a BA/ BSc in Chemistry. This position is open only to Graduate Students in the Department of Chemistry.          

                     
Remuneration: As per approved University of Botswana part time rates. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw

Applicants are to address the stated qualifications in their application letters and provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees. 

Complete documentation should be sent to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Science, Private Bag UB 00704, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2454; Fax (267) 318 5097; E-mail:  fosvacancies@mopipi.ub.bw . Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 135 at Block 233 (233/135).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA - DIRECTOR, The Southern and Eastern Africa Consortium for Monitoring Educational Quality (SACMEQ)

Faculty / Department: Human Resources

Job Detail:

SOUTHERN AND EASTERN AFRICAN CONSORTIUM FOR MONITORING EDUCATIONAL QUALITY (SACMEQ)

VACANCY NO: IRC 670: DIRECTOR

(4 year contract, renewable)

Re-advertisement

Applications are invited for the position of Director at the Southern and Eastern Africa Consortium for Monitoring Educational Quality (SACMEQ) which is a consortium of Ministries of Education located in Southern and Eastern Africa. SACMEQ’s main aims are to (a) build the technical capacity of the SACMEQ Ministries to monitor and evaluate their own basic education systems; and (b) to undertake co-operative educational policy research in order to generate information that can be used by decision-makers to plan the quality of education.

Duties and Responsibilities

Guided by the SACMEQ Managing Committee’s general policy concerning the SACMEQ Co-ordinating Centre (SCC) programme and budget, the Director is responsible for administering the SCC and for planning, executing, and reporting on its programme.

In particular, the Director has the following duties and responsibilities: i) prepares the annual draft programme and budget to be submitted to the Managing Committee for approval and, subject to such approval, draws up a detailed plan of activities and directs and monitors their execution; ii) prepares for and submits to the Managing Committee of the SCC final reports on the execution of each annual programme; iii) proposes through the Managing Committee to the Assembly of Ministers a Medium-Term Plan; iv) strengthens the links between the SCC’s activities, South African Development Community (SADC) and East African Community (EAC) programmes, in conformity with the Policy Guidelines provided by the SACMEQ Managing Committee and the resolutions of the Assembly of Ministers; v) maintains close working relations with the National Research Co-ordinator (NRC) of each SACMEQ country and the Vice Chancellor of the University of Botswana; vi) fosters communication with the financial contributors to SACMEQ, governments of SACMEQ countries, intergovernmental and non-intergovernmental organizations offering voluntary contributions or other contractual arrangements; vii) oversees the publication programme of the SCC and takes responsibility for its dissemination, expansion and strengthening; viii) secures, with the authorization of the Managing Committee, such additional resources as may be necessary for the operation of the SCC programme; ix) settles personnel issues (on the basis of consultation, as appropriate, with the Managing Committee); x) makes recommendations to the Managing Committee concerning the creation or abolition of posts, and on filling them, within the financial limitations of the SCC’s approved programme and budget; xi) supervises the staff appointed at the SCC; xii) establishes and maintains a close working relationship with governmental or non-governmental, international or national institutions in the fields connected with the SACMEQ programmes; xiii) carries out directly such approved research and training activities as directed by the Managing Committee

Qualifications and Experience Required

Applicants should have: i) Advanced University Degree in Education or Social Sciences. A Phd in Education or Social Sciences will be an added advantage; ii) Sound knowledge of the Research approaches that are applied in large-scale educational policy programmes, attested by publications; iii) Wide experience, at a high level, of the organization and implementation of Research and training programmes in the field of large scale Educational Policy Research; iv) Capacity to convey the importance and relevance of SACMEQ’s Educational Policy Research programme to high officials from SACMEQ countries, relevant donors, and international agencies; v) Ability to work in a cooperative and consultative style so as to ensure genuine ownership of Research and training directions by SACMEQ countries; vi) Managerial abilities required for the effective administration of the SACMEQ Coordinating Centre; vii) Ability to detect emerging educational needs and trends to which Research and training programmes falling within SACMEQ’s attributions could make a substantial contribution and to explore new avenues and patterns of action; viii) Ability to lead, and work with, professional and clerical staff of different nationalities; ix) Excellent knowledge of English; knowledge of other languages including Portuguese desirable.

Remuneration: competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applicants are to address the stated qualifications and provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, telefax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The Manager, Appointments and Administration (Academic), University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (+267) 355 4153/ 5594/ 4742/ 2027/ 4155, Fax (+267) 395 9399. E-mail hra@mopipi.ub.bw. Applicants should inform their referee/s to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date. Please note that applicants with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to the West Wing of the Administration Building (Block 108), Office 205 or 207 (108/ 205 or 207).

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA - TEACHING ASSISTANTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

Faculty / Department: Human Resources

Job Detail:

FACULTY OF SCIENCE 

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

TEACHING ASSISTANTS

VACANCY NO: FSc/ M 5/ 2016

Duties: Successful candidates will be expected to: (i) assist with teaching of laboratory practicals and tutorials; (ii) mark laboratory reports; (iii) handle tutorials; (iv) perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements:    (i) Applicants must possess at least BA/ BSc Degree in Mathematics; (ii) teaching experience at a University or comparable Institution will be an added advantage.

Remuneration:    The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applicants are to address the stated qualifications in their application letters and provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees. 

Complete documentation should be sent to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Science, Private Bag UB 00704, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2454; Fax (267) 318 5097; E-mail: fosvacancies@mopipi.ub.bw. Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 135 at Block 233 (233/135).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing Dates:   Open Until Filled