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. 3 OF 2025
VACANCY: PRINCIPAL LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER
SALARY: D2 (P337,008 – P 371, 628 per annum)
Leave: 30 working days per annum.
Benefits: i) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and Employees pay 50%).
ii) Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15% and Employees pay 5%).

Qualifications:

Candidates should have Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Economics/Statistics/ Data Analysis/Law or any other related field of an accredited university. A Master’s will be an added advantage.

Experience:

A minimum of ten (10) years’ post qualification work experience, two (2) years of which must have been served as Compliance Officer II on D3 salary scale or equivalent. Experience in any of the following fields is a requirement:

• Strategic Management.
• Business Analysis.
• Research.
• AML/CFT/PF Assessors’ Training.
• Financial Intelligence Agency/Protecting the Integrity of Botswana’s Financial System.
Main Purpose of the Job:
Reporting to the Director General, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of the Agency’s annual work plan, stakeholder management and taking administrative tasks to improve operational efficiency.

Duties:

• Assist in the formulation and implementation of AML/CFT/CPF policies.
• Assist in the formulation of AML/CFT/CPF policies and implementation of policies and legislation.
• Work closely with the strategy team to ensure effective monitoring and tracking of strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate projects and external reports with relevant business units.
• Develop, implement, disseminate and ensure accountability across the business.
• Prepare reports that assist Executive decision making.
• Assist in the implementation of the AML/CFT/PF national strategy and AML/CFT/PF inter-sectoral policies.
• Conduct research on latest trends on typologies in the AML/CFT/PF field.
• Undertakes any other related duties as assigned by management.

Key Competencies:

• Deciding and Initiating Action.
• Adhering to Principles and Values.
• Writing and Reporting.
• Applying Expertise and Technology.
• Analysing.
• Learning and Researching.
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations.
• Following Instructions & Procedure.

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