The Financial Intelligence Agency is an Agency of Government responsible mainly for the production and dissemination of financial intelligence to relevant authorities to combat money laundering, terrorist and proliferation financing and other financial crimes. The Agency is also responsible for ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Financial Intelligence Act by Specified Parties and Accountable Institutions.
Applications for the following suitably qualified citizens are invited from suitable, tenable within the Financial Intelligence Agency.

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 1 OF 2025

VACANCY: DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL – LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE
SALARY: D1 (P607, 440 per annum)
Leave: 30 working days per annum
Benefits:

(i) Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and Employees pay 50%).
(ii) A contract of thirty-six (36) months with gratuity of 25% to 30% payable upon expiry of the contract.”

Qualifications:

Candidates should have at least a Master’s Degree in Law/Economics/Accountancy/ACCA). A Master’s degree in a relevant fields will be an added advantage.

Experience:

A minimum of eighteen (18) years’ post qualification work experience, two (2) of which must have been served at Senior Assistant Director (E1) salary scale or equivalent. Knowledge and Understanding of the Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism Legal, Regulatory and Supervisory standards is a requirement. Exposure to the following fields is required: AML/CFT/CPF policies and Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations.

• Research and Data Analysis.
• Strategy Planning.
• Strategic and Development and Implementation.
Main Purpose of the Job:
Reporting to the Director General, the incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Anti-Money Laundering, Terrorist and Proliferation Financing (AML/TF/PF) policies including ensuring compliance to the Financial Intelligence Act by regulated entities.

Duties:

• Support the Director General in developing institutional strategic goals and priorities.
• Provide thought leadership and strategic direction to the team to ensure implementation of AML and on FIA strategies.
• Oversee Operational activities of the Legal, Compliance and Enforcement Division.
• Oversee the operations of the Corporate Services Division including the recruitment of and performance evaluations of staff.
• Inform stakeholders and the general public, understanding FIA’s role through publications, media, and educational initiatives.
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders, including both the private and public sectors, and relevant international organizations.
• Coordinates the development, implementation and review of Anti-Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of intelligence assessment policies and procedures.
• Develop strategic and annual performance plans for the Division.
• Ensure the implementation of annual performance plans.
• Facilitate the formulation of human and financial budget.
• Undertakes any other related duties as assigned by Management.

Key Competencies:

• Leading and Initiating Action.
• Adhering to Principles and Values.
• Working with People.
• Delivering Results and Fulfilling.
• Formulating Strategies and Concept.
• Adapting and Responding to Change.
• Analysing.
• Leading and Supervising.

More Information

•  JOB APPLICATION DETAILS 

  APPLICATION DETAILS
  IMPORTANT: All applications MUST be routed through the postal address provided and NOT by hand. Applications NOT so routed will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. Applications should be addressed to: Director General Financial Intelligence Agency Private Bag 198 GABORONE Or can be delivered to Ministry of Finance, Financial Intelligence Agency Reception Area, First Floor. Closing date: 16/10/2025 For further information, please contact 3998405 and 3998418. N.B: Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements of the post will not be responded to. Financial Intelligence Ageny/Protecting the Integrity of Botswana's Financial System