OKAVANGO RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MAUN)
VACANCY NO: ORI/ 05/2024
Applications are invited for the position of Teaching Assistant in Graduate Studies at the Okavango Research Institute (ORI). The Institute is based in Maun, in north-western Botswana, and specializes in natural resources management, sustainable natural resource use and conservation in the iconic Okavango Delta and the Kgalagadi (Kalahari) region.
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 organizing 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 1-year 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. Renumeration 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 qualifications outlined in the advertisement and provide any other information to assist the university to determine the applicant’s suitability for the position. The applicant should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for; provide current CVs (including telephone, telex and telefax number and e-mail where possible), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and three references, including names and addresses of referees. Applicants should inform their referees to (i) quote the Vacancy Number and Position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the below address. Applicants should send their application to: Human Resources Officer, Okavango Research Institute, Private Bag 285 Maun, Botswana. Tel.: +2676817228; Fax.: +2676861835: E-mail: ori_recruitment@ub.ac.bw/ basiangy@ub.ac.bw. Hand delivered applications should be submitted to the HR Office, Admin Porta cabin.
NB: Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
Closing Date: 26 June 2024