University of Botswana Jobs: Teaching Assistant

Department/Faculty: Okavango Research Institute

Closing Date: Tue, 16 Apr. 2019

OKAVANGO RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MAUN)

VACANCY NO: 808 - TEACHING ASSISTANT (Part-time) 2 year contract

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) assist with graduate students’ admissions process; facilitate registration process and ORI graduate program administration; (ii) assist day to day activities of the ORI graduate program; (iii) assist in organising seminars for graduate students and ORI Graduate Committee meetings (iv) perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the ORI Graduate Coordinator to achieve the mission and objectives of the Institute, School of Graduate Studies and the University.

Requirements: Candidates should have the following qualifications (i) at least a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Administration/Management or a related field (ii) at least 2 years administrative experience in an institution of higher learning (iii) demonstrated understanding of the working dynamics of an academic environment; in particular graduate studies will also be an added advantage (iv) proficiency in the use of computers and IT are essential.

Remuneration: This is a part time vacancy, working 20 hours per week. Remuneration is as per approved University of Botswana part time rates.  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