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RECRUITMENT ADVERT \u2013 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
\nSENIOR LEGAL OFFICER \u2013 2 YEARS CONTRACT
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\nMAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
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\nThe Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (the Authority) seeks to recruit an experienced Senior Legal Officer to join the Legal Team in the Office of the Board Secretary. This is a contract position where the incumbent\u2019s role is to undertake legal research and provide legal advice to the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (the Authority) to ensure strict compliance with the PP Act and Regulations and other applicable laws in Botswana. The position reports to the Board Secretary.
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\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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\n\u2022 Advises on all legal issues and prepares legal opinions to the Authority on procurement, regulatory compliance, contract, labour law, litigation issues, among others.
\n\u2022 Reviews, draft legal contracts, invitation to tenders (ITTs), manuals, circulars and guidelines as required in terms of the PP Act.
\n\u2022 Serves as Secretary to the Suspensions and Debarring Committee of any other Committee of the Authority and provides legal advice and administrative secretarial support to the Committee.
\n\u2022 Provides guidance to the Authority on corporate governance matters.
\n\u2022 Assists with enquiries from Regulatory Oversight Bodies.
\n\u2022 Facilitates capacity building on legal and public procurement matters.
\n\u2022 Oversees litigation of the Authority and liaises with External Attorneys as well as courts.
\n\u2022 Monitors and reviews legal expenditure
\n\u2022 Drafts legal, risk, insurance and other reports.
\n\u2022 Supervises Legal Officers and legal interns.
\n\u2022 Represents the Authority in external engagements and interactions with stakeholders.
\n\u2022 Assesses and manages legal risks and ensures adherence to internal policies and standards.
\n*EDUCATION:* LLB (Bachelor of Law) and admitted to practice as an Attorney in the High Court of Botswana. Master\u2019s in Law will be an added advantage.
\n*EXPERIENCE:* Minimum 5 (five) years as a practicing lawyer with contract law and court experience. Experience in Corporate or regulatory environment will be an added advantage.
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\nCOMPETENCIES:
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\n\u2022 Strong verbal and written communication skills
\n\u2022 Strong Research and analytical diagnostic skills
\n\u2022 Ability to influence decisions
\n\u2022 Attention to detail, results oriented
\n\u2022 Integrity
\n\u2022 Leadership skills (team mobilization and collaboration)
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\nLEGAL OFFICER \u2013 2 YEARS CONTRACT
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\nMAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
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\nThe Authority seeks to recruit a Legal Officer within the Legal Department in the Office of the Board Secretary. This is a contract position where the incumbent\u2019s role is to conduct legal research, provide legal advice to the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (the Authority) and to ensure strict compliance with the PP Act and Regulations. This position reports to the Senior Legal Officer.
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\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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\n\u2022 Provides legal advice and legal opinions on procurement and legal matters.
\n\u2022 Conducts appropriate research to prepare legal advice and opinions.
\n\u2022 Vets and reviews contracts, ITTs and other procurement documents.
\n\u2022 Assists with the management of law firms and reporting.
\n\u2022 Undertakes regulatory compliance reviews.
\n\u2022 Prepares litigation reports for review by the Manager.
\n\u2022 Facilitates capacity building on legal and public procurement matters.
\n\u2022 Assists in facilitation of compliance reviews and training.
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\nPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:
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\nEDUCATION: LLB (Bachelor of Law) and admitted to practice as an Attorney in the High Court of Botswana. Master\u2019s in Law will be an added advantage.
\nEXPERIENCE: Minimum three (3) years qualification experience. Experience in Corporate or regulatory environment will be an added advantage.
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\nCOMPETENCIES:
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\n\u2022 Strong verbal and written communication skills
\n\u2022 Strong Research and analytical diagnostic skills
\n\u2022 Ability to influence decisions
\n\u2022 Attention to detail
\n\u2022 Integrity
\n\u2022 Team player
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\nREMUNERATION: PPPRA offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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\nVALUES
\nIntegrity
\nTransparency
\nProfessionalism
\nService Excellence
\nAccountability
\n*PPPRA*
\nPublic Procurement Regulatory Authority
\n*Public Procurement
\nFor Development*<\/p>\n
JOB APPLICATION DETAILS<\/p>\n
APPLICATION DETAILS
\nAPPLICATIONS
\nSuitably qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letters, certified copies of Omang, detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of certificates and three written references to:<\/p>\n
The Human Resources Manager
\nPublic Procurement Regulatory Authority
\nP\/Bag 0058
\nPlot 14412\/4, Maakgadigan Road
\nGABORONE
\nPHONE NO.: 3640200\/8
\nDEADLINE OF APPLICATIONS: 12 SEPTEMBER 2025<\/p>\n
NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO.*<\/p>\n
CONTACTS<\/p>\n
Gaborone
\nTel (+267) 390 9000
\nPlot 14412\/4 Maakgadigan Road,
\nNew CBD, Gaborone
\nPrivate Bag 0058
\nGaborone<\/p>\n
Francistown
\nTel (+267) 745 6200
\nPlot 64405 Thornbird News Fund Building,
\nBlue Jacket Street, Francistown
\nPrivate Bag 274
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