{"id":2288,"date":"2025-08-14T10:02:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T10:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/job\/legal-services-officer\/"},"modified":"2025-09-14T00:48:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T00:48:41","slug":"legal-services-officer","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/?post_type=job_listing&p=2288","title":{"rendered":"LEGAL SERVICES OFFICER"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>VACANCY\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) is mandated under Section 5 of the Botswana Examinations Council Act CAP 58:03 (as Amended by BEC Amendment Act No. 19 of 2020) to manage and conduct examinations and assessment in general education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). BEC has developed a new strategy and consequently, a new structure that is aligned to the strategy. The organization wishes to attract into the following positions, results oriented professionals, with solid leadership experience, who are driven by a passion for excellence.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nMain Purpose of the Job<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nProvide all the necessary administrative support to the Head in discharging his\/her function as the Board Secretary to the Council and its<br \/>\nsub-committees. Assist in performing substantive legal work.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nPOSITION REQUIREMENTS<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nKey Performance Areas<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u2022 Provide members of the BEC\u2019s governing bodies the information necessary for them to fulfil their responsibilities as well as governance documents<br \/>\n\u2022 Respond to legitimate requests for information, assistance, and advice from the Council members<br \/>\n\u2022 Organisation of Council \/ committee meetings, drafting of agendas, minuting of board \/ committee meetings and Board resolutions<br \/>\n\u2022 Coordinate the organisation of various Council committees<br \/>\n\u2022 Coordinate the organisation of induction and continuous professional development of members<br \/>\n\u2022 Maintain register of members and membership details<br \/>\n\u2022 Keep and maintain a safe and secure repository for information on all matters relating to the Council and its Committees<br \/>\n\u2022 Coordinate the organisation of Council Performance Assessments<br \/>\n\u2022 Provide administrative and technical support for election of members<br \/>\n\u2022 Prepare committee papers and presentations and submit for review by the Head<br \/>\n\u2022 Continuously evaluate governance risks and record in the risk register<br \/>\n\u2022 Assist with the drafting of draft standard legal documents and forms such as correspondence, legal memos, agreements, leases, contracts, pleadings, briefs etc.<br \/>\n\u2022 Conduct extensive legal research to support the work of the Department<br \/>\n\u2022 Prepare information to be used in answering legal questions or queries<br \/>\n\u2022 Prepare, organise, analyse, and process legal documents, records and other evidence<br \/>\n\u2022 Monitor the legal library, and ensuring the texts are up to date<br \/>\n\u2022 Maintain databases and records of legal documents<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nQualifications and Experience<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nAt least a Degree in Law from a recognised institution. At least four (4) years relevant experience of which two (2) years should have<br \/>\nbeen at junior professional\/ technician level or its equivalent<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nKey Competencies<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u2022 Communication<br \/>\n\u2022 Conflict management<br \/>\n\u2022 Decision-making<br \/>\n\u2022 Interpersonal<br \/>\n\u2022 People Management<br \/>\n\u2022 Mentoring &amp; coaching<br \/>\n\u2022 Negotiation, persuasion, advocacy, networking, relationship building and stakeholder management<br \/>\n\u2022 Organisational (planning, budgeting, time management, work prioritisation)<br \/>\n\u2022 Project \/ contract \/ procurement management<br \/>\n\u2022 Research, critical thinking, analytical &amp; problem-solving<br \/>\n\u2022 Strategy and policy development<br \/>\n\u2022 Team building<\/p>\n<p>JOB APPLICATION DETAILS<\/p>\n<p>APPLICATION DETAILS<br \/>\nIf you meet the above requirements please submit your cover letter, updated curriculum vitae with three (3) traceable referees, certified<br \/>\nOmang and certified academic certificates to recruitment@bec.co.bw, applications should be addressed to<br \/>\n The Director Human Capital<br \/>\n Botswana Examinations Council<br \/>\n Private Bag 0070<br \/>\n Gaborone<br \/>\n Kindly indicate the position you are applying for in the subject of the email. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be<br \/>\ncontacted. Applications with incomplete documentation or received after the closing date will not be considered.  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