Vacancy Circular No: 3 of 2026
Date Posted: 14 April 2026
Location: Gaborone
Salary Scale: D2 (P337,008 – P371,628 per annum)
Leave: 30 working days per annum
Overview
The Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Principal Project Officer I (Anti-Corruption) under Corporate Services. The successful candidate will coordinate the development and implementation of Anti-Corruption projects, plans and initiatives within the Ministry.
Benefits
- Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government 50% / Employee 50%)
- Contributory Pension Fund Scheme (Government 15% / Employee 5% for permanent and pensionable appointment)
Purpose of the Job
To coordinate the development and implementation of Anti-Corruption projects, plans and initiatives within the Ministry.
Key Performance Areas
-Coordinate development and implementation of Corruption Prevention initiatives
-Conduct sensitization of staff and stakeholders on Anti-Corruption initiatives
-Build capacity for Corruption Prevention Committee members
-Monitor implementation of annual work plans for Anti-Corruption Units and Committees
-Draft publicity materials on Anti-Corruption initiatives
-Coordinate identification of risk areas and prevention initiatives
-Provide secretarial and advisory services to Ministerial Corruption Prevention Committee
-Conduct preliminary inquiries and analyse cases for referral to DCEC and BPS where necessary
-Conduct Transactional Monitoring exercises and implement recommendations
-Maintain the Corruption Risk Register
-Undertake any other related duties as required
Qualifications
- Degree in Social Sciences
Experience
- Minimum of ten (10) years’ work experience in Anti-Corruption, investigative or related field
- At least two (2) years served at D3 level in Public Service or equivalent level in a Parastatal or Private Sector
Competencies
- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Working with People
- Adhering to Principles and Values
- Relating and Networking
- Analysing
- Creating and Innovating
- Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
Application Requirements
Applicants should quote Vacancy Circular No. 3 of 2026 and submit:
- Full name and contact details
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae including:
- Date of first appointment
- Date of present position, salary scale and date of appointment
- Certified copies of certificates and National Identity Card
- At least two (2) recent work-related references (not more than 6 months old)
Public officers must route applications through their Heads of Department and Permanent Secretaries. Applications not properly routed will not be considered.
How to Apply
Applications should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs
Private Bag 00514
Gaborone
Or hand deliver to:
Ministry Headquarters, Central Business District (CBD)
Plot No. 54372 (next to Botswana Unified Revenue Service)
Records Management Unit, 5th Floor
Closing Date: 13 May 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information, contact the Human Resource Office on:
3682600 / 2677 / 2601 / 2654.