Legal Services Officer at Botswana Examinations Council
Job Description
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.
Main Purpose of the Job
Provide all the necessary administrative support to the Head in discharging his/her function as the Board Secretary to the Council and its
sub-committees. Assist in performing substantive legal work.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Key Performance Areas
• Provide members of the BEC’s governing bodies the information necessary for them to fulfil their responsibilities as well as governance documents
• Respond to legitimate requests for information, assistance, and advice from the Council members
• Organisation of Council / committee meetings, drafting of agendas, minuting of board / committee meetings and Board resolutions
• Coordinate the organisation of various Council committees
• Coordinate the organisation of induction and continuous professional development of members
• Maintain register of members and membership details
• Keep and maintain a safe and secure repository for information on all matters relating to the Council and its Committees
• Coordinate the organisation of Council Performance Assessments
• Provide administrative and technical support for election of members
• Prepare committee papers and presentations and submit for review by the Head
• Continuously evaluate governance risks and record in the risk register
• Assist with the drafting of draft standard legal documents and forms such as correspondence, legal memos, agreements, leases, contracts, pleadings, briefs etc.
• Conduct extensive legal research to support the work of the Department
• Prepare information to be used in answering legal questions or queries
• Prepare, organise, analyse, and process legal documents, records and other evidence
• Monitor the legal library, and ensuring the texts are up to date
• Maintain databases and records of legal documents
Qualifications and Experience
At least a Degree in Law from a recognised institution. At least four (4) years relevant experience of which two (2) years should have
been at junior professional/ technician level or its equivalent
Key Competencies
• Communication
• Conflict management
• Decision-making
• Interpersonal
• People Management
• Mentoring & coaching
• Negotiation, persuasion, advocacy, networking, relationship building and stakeholder management
• Organisational (planning, budgeting, time management, work prioritisation)
• Project / contract / procurement management
• Research, critical thinking, analytical & problem-solving
• Strategy and policy development
• Team building
How to apply
- If you meet the above requirements please submit your cover letter, updated curriculum vitae with three (3) traceable referees, certified Omang and certified academic certificates to recruitment@bec.co.bw, applications should be addressed to The Director Human Capital Botswana Examinations Council Private Bag 0070 Gaborone Kindly indicate the position you are applying for in the subject of the email. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications with incomplete documentation or received after the closing date will not be considered. The closing date: 21st August 2025.
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