University of Botswana Jobs: Development Officer

Department/Faculty: Okavango Research Institute

Closing Date: Tue, 16 Apr. 2019

OKAVANGO RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MAUN)

VACANCY NO: IRC 805 - DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Duties: The successful candidate shall be expected to (i) lead all fundraising activities for the Institute; (ii) expand the Institute’s current donors/collaborator base; (iii) provide information to programme/project coordinators on Institutional and individual donor prospects; (iv) assist build research teams, and collect supporting materials for research and/or development of  project proposals;  (v) assist in the development of MoU’s, MoA’s and contracts; (vi) strengthening engagement and commitment with the Institute’s stakeholders; (vii)coordinate official visits to the Institute; (viii) Market the Institute and engage in public relations activities; (ix) Produce the Institute’s biannual newsletter; (x) Produce Institute’s reports; (xi) develop and manage the implementation of ORI’s communication strategy and (xii)  carry out any other duties as may be directed by the supervisor.

Requirements: A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in any field. Preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s degree with expertise or experience in Project management, proposal development, fundraising and public relations. In addition candidates should have excellent interpersonal, management, negotiation, communication and organisational skills. They should be results oriented, proactive, assertive, analytical, innovative and decisive. Competence in information technology, including Microsoft office package and specifically Microsoft publisher and project is essential.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years documented managerial experience in successful fund raising for research and development programmes/projects in environmental oriented organisations. Must have proven experience in: (i) establishing and maintaining strategic links, partnerships and collaboration of effective and beneficial relations with relevant research Institutes and other stakeholders and (ii) the candidate must be able to develop and make presentations to potential funders and a variety of stakeholders.

Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.  For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw

How to Apply: Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. They should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current C.V (including telephone, telefax numbers and e-mail address), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses (including telephone and e-mail address) of three (3) referees and three reference letters to: The Institute Administrator, University Of Botswana, Okavango Research Institute, Private Bag 285 Maun, Botswana, Tel. 6817223; Fax. 6861835: e-mail, recruitment@ori.ub.bw/ kitso.moetedi@ori.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 Okavango Research Institute Office number N0. 2, Porta cabin E1 Okavango Research Institute.

Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing Date: 16th April, 2019