OPERATIONS AND TRAINING OFFICER (RPTC)

SADC VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

[VACANCY CIRCULAR NUMBER 3 of 2015]

BACKGROUND

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) currently has fifteen Member States with a population of approximately 250 million people and a combined GDP of USD 467.3 billion (2006).

The overall objective of SADC is to achieve development and economic growth, which is to be attained through increased regional integration, built on democratic principles and equitable and sustainable development.

It is following this background that Southern Africa Development Community Secretariat SADC Secretariat wishes to invite suitably qualified, experienced citizens of SADC Member State to apply for the following positions tenable at its Headquarters in Gaborone, Botswana:

OPERATIONS AND TRAINING OFFICER (RPTC) - JOB GRADE 5

Average package per annum: US$ 97,200

Main Purpose of the Job: To Be responsible of all aspects relating to training at SADC Regional Peacekeeping Training Centre (RPTC)

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Plan, design, prepare and support the implementation of SADC RPTC training courses, seminars and workshops;
• Conduct long term planning of training courses, seminars and workshops and distribution of information to all relevant stakeholders;
• Develop and organize quality assurance and monitoring and evaluation measures such as course evaluations and accordingly suggests potential improvements;
• Develop and organize quality assurance and monitoring and evaluation measures such as course evaluations and accordingly suggests potential improvements;
• Support the Commandant of SADC RPTC in organizational development and implementation of SADC RPTC strategic plan;
• Establish and manage a regional and continental pool of excellent
peacekeeping instructors for common use upon request by SADC Member
States;
• Continuous identification of new regional requirements such as input to
updating of peacekeeping courses and materials;
• Ensure mainstreaming of cross cutting issues such as gender, HIV and
AIDS, poverty, ICT, science and technology, private sector and environment
into RPTC activities;
• Liaise with regional stakeholders, SADC National Committees and ICPs
• Prepare documentation for official SADC meetings ( Technical Meetings, ISDC, MCO , Council and Summit) and technical papers for discussion, dissemination and or publication;
• Perform other duties delegated by the Commandant from time to time.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATION

A master degree in international relations, political science ideally focus on thematic areas such as conflict prevention and resolution, peace studies or anynother alternative equivalent qualifications as accepted by SADC Secretariat.

EXPERIENCE

At least 5 years experience in the field of peace and security in Africa ideally with a national or regional peacekeeping training centre

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of ICT and software applications
• Knowledge of French and Portuguese Communication skills
• Managerial, organisational and administrative competence.

APPLICATIONS: Applicants should quote the number of the vacancy circular and provide the following details:

a) a short covering letter stating the position that you want to be considered for and describe how your qualifications, experience and competencies are relevant to the position;
b) a detailed and updated curriculum vitae;
c) certified copies of your degree(s), Diploma(s) and Certificate(s); and
d) duly completed SADC Application Form .

Should you be shortlisted, you will be required to produce evidence of any educational and professional qualifications supporting your application, on the day of your interview.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING

SADC is an equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages applications from female candidates.

If you are results oriented, you have a passion for the transformation and development of Southern Africa, and possess the required competencies, please submit your application.

N.B: Only applicants, who meet the requirements of the SADC Secretariat and being considered for interview, will be contacted.

Should you not hear from the SADC Secretariat within four weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

For further details on the position that you want to apply for, SADC Application Form, refer to the SADC Website: www.sadc.int

Details can also be obtained from the National Contact Point (NCP) in your respective country. For Botswana NCP is the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning.

For more information contact the following officers: S. Rabuti at 3950257 and Ms. L. Dinale at 3950693

Closing Date: 23rd January 2015

The applications should be addressed to

Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Finance and Development Planning,
Private Bag 008,
Gaborone

or

hand deliver to office No: 3-12 Second Floor, Link Block.