VACANCY: NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATION COUNCIL COORDINATOR (1 POST)

Applications are invited from highly talented, proactive, innovative, well experienced and self-driven citizens of Botswana for the vacant position of Non-Governmental Organisation Council Coordinator tenable at the Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs in Gaborone.

Vacancy Circular No. 2 of 2019
SALARY SCALE: E2 (P373, 152- P388, 236) per annum

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

BENEFITS:

i) Optional contributory medical aid scheme with the Botswana Public Officers’ Medical Aid Scheme (BPOMAS)- Government pays 50% and employee pays 50%.

iii) A contract of 24 to 36 months, with gratuity at the rate of 30% payable upon expiry of contract.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for appointment, applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Environmental Studies, Public Policy or related field.

EXPERIENCE

Applicants should have 14 years proven relevant work experience in the relevant field, of which, two (2) years should have been served at equivalent level of D1 in Government, Parastatal or Private Sector.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide strategic leadership of the NGO Council.

DUTIES

Strategic guidance and capacity building

• Provides strategic direction and leadership in the development and implementation of the NGO Policy.
• Provide strategic and technical guidance on all relevant issues of the NGO Policy implementation, with particular emphasis on a) promoting dialogue and participation of civil society in policy design, implementation, M&E; b) improving the legal environment of civil society; c) creating conditions for Civil Society

Organization sustainability.

• Provides specific capacity building to government officers responsible for the implementation of different aspects of the NGO Policy.
• Informs, advises and provides technical support to the NGO Council members on all aspects, internal and external, of the implementation of the NGO Policy.

External relations/advocacy

• Facilitates the development of specific advocacy strategies around key elements of the NGO Policy to foster support from relevant stakeholders, particularly decision makers.
• Facilitates the promotion of regular analysis of civil society and development issues, identifying targets, blockers and opportunities to advance the agenda of the NGO Policy.
• Acts as a media spokesperson and lobbyist as needed.
• Establishes productive relations with key individuals in relevant government institutions, CS, foreign and local NGO community.
Coordination, Communication and representation
• Facilitates active and open dialogue between NGO Council, Government and civil society on issues related to national development priorities and civil society enabling environment.
• Ensure continuous effective communication between the NGO Council, its constituencies, relevant stakeholders and the general public.
• Provides mechanisms to ensure effectiveness, accountability and representativeness of members of the NGO Council.
• Establishes good working relations and collaborative arrangements with NGOs, donors, politicians, and other organisations to help achieve the goals of the NGO Policy
• Ensures effective collaboration between the council, local umbrella organisations and international organisations.
• Provides the first port of call for all enquiries on NGO information in Botswana.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Skills

• Strategic Management
• Leadership
• Supervisory
• Policy Development
• Strong analytical skills

Competencies

Managing Complexity
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking
• Deciding and Initiating Action

Engagement

• Teamwork and Partnering
• Communicating Effectively

Drive for Results

• Planning and Execution
• Supervision and Accountability
• Innovating and Driving Change

Focusing on Customers

• Delivering Quality Service

APPLICATIONS:

1. Applicants should quote the reference number and the vacancy circular number and give the following details:

a. Brief summary of career with duties performed (Curriculum Vitae) including the date of first appointment, present post and the date of appointment thereto.
b. Certified copies of academic certificates, and two [2] recent work related references.

2. Applications from serving Public Officers should be routed through their Heads of Departments and Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

3. Applications should be addressed to: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs, Private Bag 002, Gaborone, or hand delivered to the Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs, Records Management Unit, 2nd Floor, Government Enclave.

4. E-mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted nor considered.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Only shortlisted applicants will be entered into correspondence with.

CLOSING DATE: 26 April 2019

For further details please contact: Ms. Gladys O. Supang or Ms. Keitumetse Laolang at the Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs, Telephone No: 3611255/3611240; email klaolang@gov.bw.