Jobs in Botswana

Botswana – Customer Service Assistant Job aim: The main responsibility of the post is to support the operations of British Council Botswana through efficient delivery of customer services and provision of administration support to the customer service team. The post-holder will also assist in the administration to support delivery of British Council’s events. The post will support functions at a standard that meets best practice customer service standards, provide accurate and timely information to the customer service team, and support the delivery of customer services through administrative duties and responding to customer enquiries. There will be unique opportunities for the successful candidate to gain experience and develop skills in international cultural and educational relations, with possibilities for their own professional development. The post will be under the line management of the Customer Service Officer. It will be subject to a three month probation period, extendable to six months. Hours: 37.5 hours per week Terms: Full time Job Description: Click here to view the job description Job Code: Customer Service Assistant   The ideal candidate for the Customer Services Assistant’s post should:    Hold a diploma or equivalent qualification. Have a track record of relevant achievement, this might comprise of some experience in customer service or administration. Have knowledge and experience of relevant IT applications (Word, Excel, internet applications). Have a high level of personal organisation and integrity are essential.   Remuneration Package:    Starting salary will be in the range of Pula 5,490.00. 60% company contribution to BOMAID. 10% company contribution to Pension. Bonus in December. How to apply: Application procedures are standardised to facilitate fairness in selection. Applicants must read through the job description (see above), fill in the application form and provide it, together with one page curriculum vitae addressed to the Director, British Council Botswana. Please post, fax, or drop off your completed application. Applications in other formats will not be considered. Posted or dropped off application should be added to an enveloped and should be clearly marked with the ‘job code’ in the top left hand corner. Applicants should note that they must provide evidence of the post’s essential competencies and Generic Skills in the required format. Please refer to the respective job descriptions for the specific competencies and the Generic Skills. Applications which do not supply the details will not be considered further. Closing date for applications is 20 March 2009 by 1730. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application reaches the British Council offices before the deadline date. Late applications will not be considered. Interviews will be conducted in March 2009. The anticipated start date is, 20th April 2009

Sub-Sahara – Marketing and Communications Manager Job aim This is a new post and part of a new team designed to lead a step change in the impact and reach of SSA’s products through: professional marketing and communications (for which this post will be responsible) and programme development and delivery; ensuring our product portfolio responds to customer needs and customer facing functions are fully embedded into our programmes. This post will be responsible for the implementation of the SSA Marketing and Communications strategy across the region; this will include the following Marcomms areas –  market research, marketing and communications, brand management, PR and media, online communications and web editorial  – ensuring appropriate functions are built into programme development and delivery. Please note:  This is a regional post responsible for Marketing and Communications in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Post location: It is anticipated that the post will be based in Nairobi, Lagos or Johannesburg. Decision to be made by the recruitment team in discussion with the candidate. Interviews are likely to be by telephone and will probably take place the week beginning 30 March 2009. How to apply To apply, download the application form and detailed job description with definition guide for the essential competencies for the post and email all the required documents to info@britishcouncil.org.mw by Wednesday 19 March 2009.

		Botswana – Examination Services Manager Job aim: The main responsibility of the post is to contribute to meeting The British Council Regional and Country Objectives in Botswana through the effective delivery of UK examinations across the country, within set budgets and meeting income and candidate number targets. The post will manage financial management systems underpinning the examination services operation .The post holder will also be expected to market and promote UK examinations in Botswana and to contribute to Strategic planning for the examination services unit. There will be unique opportunities for the successful candidate to gain experience and develop skills in international cultural and educational relations, with possibilities for their own professional development and occasional travel. You will join a modern, rapidly changing organisation with worldwide influence and impact. The British Council aims to provide employees with scope for versatility, initiative and creativity in a stimulating and supportive environment. The post will be under the line Management of the Director of British Council Botswana Office. The post will be subject to a three month probation period, extendable to six months. Hours: 37.5 hours per week Terms: Full time Job Description: Click here to view the job description Job Code: Examination’s Services Manager   The ideal candidate for the Examination’s Services Manager post should:    Hold a degree or equivalent qualification. Have a track record of relevant achievement, this might comprise several years successful work experience in Marketing and they should have the ability to produce financial plans to support programmes, have ability to cost activity and to construct pricing structures. They should also be able to analyse and interpret complex financial data in order to make appropriate recommendations/ proposals to business plans/ projects. Have knowledge and experience of relevant IT applications (Word, Excel, internet applications). Have a high level of personal organisation and integrity are essential.   Remuneration Package:    Starting salary will be in the range of Pula 11,400 per month. 60% company contribution to BOMAID. 10% company contribution to Pension. Bonus in December. How to apply: Application procedures are standardised to facilitate fairness in selection. Applicants must read through the job description (see above), fill in the application form and provide it, together with one page curriculum vitae addressed to the Director, British Council Botswana. Please post, fax, or drop off your completed application. Applications in other formats will not be considered. Posted or dropped off application should be added to an enveloped and should be clearly marked with the ‘job code’ in the top left hand corner. Applicants should note that they must provide evidence of the post’s essential competencies and Generic Skills in the required format. Please refer to the respective job descriptions for the specific competencies and the Generic Skills. Applications which do not supply the details will not be considered further. Closing date for applications is 20 March 2009 by 1730. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application reaches the British Council offices before the deadline date. Late applications will not be considered. Interviews will be conducted in March 2009. The anticipated start date is, 20th April 2009
		Botswana – Resources Officer Job aim: The main responsibility of the post is to support the operations of British Council Botswana through efficient delivery of the finance and accounts systems. The post-holder will also assist in the delivery of British Council’s resources management. The post will support functions at a standard that meets internal and external audit standards, provide accurate and timely information to the Resources Manager, and support the Projects management. It will take care of relations with suppliers/partners working with the entire British Council Botswana team. There will be unique opportunities for the successful candidate to gain experience and develop skills in international cultural and educational relations, with possibilities for their own professional development and occasional travel. The post will be under the line management of the Resources Manager. It will be subject to a three month probation period, extendable to six months. Hours: 37.5 hours per week Terms: Full time Job Description: Click here to view the job description Job Code: Resources Officer   The ideal candidate for the Resources Officers post should:    Hold a degree in Finance or a relevant diploma or equivalent qualification. Have a track record of relevant achievement; this might comprise several years’ successful work experience in accounting service provision, projects services and/or event management. Have knowledge and experience of relevant IT applications (Word, Excel, internet applications, and preferably SAP application). Have a high level of personal organisation and integrity are essential.   Remuneration Package:    Starting salary will be in the range of Pula 7,800.00 per month. 60% company contribution to BOMAID. 10% company contribution to Pension. Bonus in December. How to apply: Application procedures are standardised to facilitate fairness in selection. Applicants must read through the job description (see above), fill in the application form and provide it, together with one page curriculum vitae addressed to the Director, British Council Botswana. Please post, fax, or drop off your completed application. Applications in other formats will not be considered. Posted or dropped off application should be added to an enveloped and should be clearly marked with the ‘job code’ in the top left hand corner. Applicants should note that they must provide evidence of the post’s essential competencies and Generic Skills in the required format. Please refer to the respective job descriptions for the specific competencies and the Generic Skills. Applications which do not supply the details will not be considered further. Closing date for applications is 20 March 2009 by 1730. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application reaches the British Council offices before the deadline date. Late applications will not be considered. Interviews will be conducted in March 2009. The anticipated start date is, 20th April 2009.