DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR – RESEARCH & ENTERPRISE
INSTITUTE FOR COMBATING ILLICIT FINANCIAL FLOWS
VACANCY NO: IRC 3115
The University of Botswana wishes to invite suitable applicants for the position of Administrative Officer at the Institute for Combating Illicit Financial Flows (ICIFF).
Fixed contract position: Appointment will be on a fixed term contract of sixty months (60).
Main purpose of the job: The Administrative Officer is responsible for providing administration support to the team and management. This role will be central to overall office management, supporting the institute’s core mandate of training, research and collaboration efforts. The Administrative officer will play a role supporting multidisciplinary research in the Financial / Economic Crimes fields. This role works closely with the office of Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research and Enterprise (DVC R&E) to collaborate and research on critical areas to combat illicit financial flows.
Position Requirements: The requirements commensurate with the duties of the position are: (i) A degree in Business Administration or equivalent. A Masters qualification will be an added advantage; (ii) A minimum of four (4) years post qualification experience, (iii) Must demonstrate strong organisational, administrative, and communication skills, iv) Experience in financial management and competency in report writing, v) Must demonstrate ability to conduct research and analyse data.
How to Apply: Applicants are to address the stated qualification and provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CV’s (including telephone, telefax and email), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The Director, Institute for Combating Illicit Financial Flows, University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana. Telephone: (267) 3554290/2888, Fax: (267) 318 5019; E-mail: selaov@ub.ac.bw cc: nthoiwan@ub.ac.bw. Hand-delivered applications should be submitted to Block 108, Admin New Wing, Floor 3 Office 309.
Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.
Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be processed.
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date: 17 April 2026