INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICERS (67 POSITIONS) FIXED-TERM CONTRACT OF 3 YEARS Reference: UASF-VAC-01-2017/18

1 BACKGROUND The Universal Access and Service Fund (UASF or the Fund) is a development-oriented entity that was established in April 2014 to promote national access to apply for ONE (1) District of Interest (Mabutsane, Kgalagadi or ) However, the UASF does NOT guarantee placement of successful essential communication services (telecommunications, Internet, broadcasting and postal). In guarding against possible discrimination in terms of and indicate under the District, a maximum of THREE (3) Preferred applicants at their preferred schools. A candidate may be placed at any geographical location and income status of individuals and communities, price and quality of communication services, the UASF promotes universal access Primary Schools from which only ONE (1) School will be considered. other school within his/her chosen District. through providing nancial assistance (subsidies or grants) to dierent entities to enable delivery of services to areas that may be deemed commercially unviable. The Fund is situated at the Head Oce of its Secretariat, Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA), Plot 50671, Independence Avenue, . 10.1 Mabutsane Sub-District Primary Schools 10.2 Primary Schools

The UASF invites applications from quali ed citizens of Botswana for the Position of Information Technology (IT) Ocers tenable at Primary Schools in Name of Primary School Location/Village Name of Primary School Location/Village Mabutsane Sub-District, Gantsi District, and Kgalagadi Districts; 1. Sekoma Sekoma 1. Kisa Kisa 2. Itholoke Itholoke 2. Kokotsha 3. Kanaku Kanaku POSITION: Information Technology (IT) O cers • Assist the school in setting up a fully functional ICT Club 3. Makopong • Any other users aligned to the duties of an IT Ocer 4. Keng Keng 4. Maleshe NO OF POSITIONS: 67 5. Khakhea Khakhea 5. Maralaleng TENABLE AT: Selected Primary Schools in: 3 COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE 6. Khonkhwa Khonkhwa 6. Hereford Bray • Mabutsane Sub-District - 17 Positions; • Excellent analytical thinking and diagnostic skills 7. Kokong Kokong 7. Omaweneno • Excellent communication and customer service skills 8. Kutuku Kutuku 8. Sam Mackenzie Werda • Kgalagadi District – 31 Positions; and • Ability to work and achieve goals without close supervision 9. Mabutsane Mabutsane 9. Werda Werda • Ghanzi District – 19 Positions. • Ability to diagnose hardware and software problems diligently • Ability to conduct training and informational sessions 10. Morwamosu Morwamosu 10. Mc Carthy’s Rust Werda • Ability to code in an universally recognised programming language 11. Betesankwe Betesankwe 11. Khuis The 67 Primary schools are listed below. Applicants should apply for One • Pro-active and initiative 12. Mahotshwane Mahotshwane 12. Kolonkwaneng Kolonkwaneng District of Interest (Mabutsane, Kgalagadi or Ghanzi) and indicate under the • Self-starter 13. Samane Samane 13. Bokspits District, a maximum of Three (3) Preferred Primary Schools from which the • Eective Team player 14. Seherelela Seherelela 14. Gakhibane successful applicant will be considered for only One (1) School. • Good interpersonal relations 15. Lefoko Jwaneng 15. Khawa Khawa 16. Mokhomma Mokhomma 16. Rappelspan Rappelspan However, the UASF does NOT guarantee placement of successful applicants 4 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS at their preferred schools. A candidate may be placed at any other school Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology/ 17. Sese Sese 17. Vaalhoek within his/her chosen region. Systems or equivalent. 18. Werda 19. Middlepits 10.3 Ghanzi District Primary Schools 2 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB 5 EXPERIENCE 20. Hunhukwe No experience is required. The position is at entry level. Reporting to the UASF, Regional Ocer from the Department of Information 21. Inalegolo Technology under the Ministry of Transport and Communications, and Name of Primary School Location/Village 22. Phuduhudu Phuduhudu School Head Master, successful candidates will carry out duties that include 6 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 1. Bere Bere 23. Tshane the following; Fixed-Term Contract of 3 Years. 2. Chobokwane 24. Ukhwi Ukhwi 3. D'Kar D'Kar • Assist in the installation, maintenance and administration of 7 RESERVATION AND PREFERENCE 25. Lehututu 4. East Hanahai software systems • The IT Ocer positions are reserved for citizens of Botswana only. 26. Letswai Zutshwa 5. Grootlaagte Grootlaagte • Assist in the installation, maintenance and administration of the 27. Lokgwabe computer network 8 APPLICATIONS 6. Kacgae 28. Monong • Troubleshooting, support, maintenance of IT equipment Only candidates that meet the stipulated requirements should apply and 7. Kuke Kuke 29. Maitshoko Make • Provide end-user support and administration enclose the following; 8. Qabo • Certi ed Copy of National Identity Card (Omang) 30. Ncaang • Ensure timely recording and reporting of all problems to do with all IT 9. West Hanahai equipment • Curriculum Vitae 31. Ngwatle 10. K'joe • Plan and schedule all work within target, keeps updated records and prepares monthly/quarterly reports on all areas of work 11. Boipelo Charleshill • Maintain a fully functional computer laboratory and up to date IMPORTANT 12. Kalkfontein Kalkfontein inventory of ICT equipment Applications should be sent through the link below: 13. Karakubis Karakubis • Train users on the use of computers and useful packages such as bocra.jb.skillsmapafrica.com 14. Kole Kole Microsoft Oce, to ensure transfer of skills on general computer usage, 15. Makunda data capturing, report generation, basic programming etc 16. Metsimantsho Metsimantsho • Orientation, induction and introducing users to coding The UASF will respond to shortlisted candidates only. 17. Ncojane • Participates actively on any computer-based projects, tasks or activities running in the school For further information or clari cation please contact the Human 18. New Xanagas New Xanagas • Identify and work with community groups in the village/region on ICT Resources Department at +267 3685500. 19. Xanagas Xanagas related engagements • Undertake dierent areas of ICT research in the region of deployment. 9 APPLICATION CLOSING DATE & TIME • Evaluating and reporting on the progress of users in the assigned 31 October 2017, 1700Hrs. schools to the UASF • Advising on the choice of ebooks, equipment, applications, and other 10 LIST OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS educational resources NB: • Contributing to the development of suitable digital literacy content The 67 Primary schools are listed at 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3. Applicants should