Job Opportunities

OPERATIONS DIVISION

VACANCY NO: COO/IO01/2025

The University of Botswana, the only Comprehensive University in the country invites suitable candidates for the position of Director, International Office in the Office of the Chief Operations Officer.

The Director, International Education Office, is responsible for leading and managing the university's internationalization efforts. This includes integrating international dimensions into teaching, learning, research, and support services, fostering global partnerships, and overseeing international student marketing, recruitment, and financial administration. The incumbent will ensure the strategic and operational success of the International Education Office, aligning activities with the university’s mission and goals.

Key Performance Areas;

1. Strategy and Policy
2. International Partnerships
3. Marketing, Recruitment & Administration
4. Risk Management and Compliance
5. Customer and Stakeholder Experience
6. People Management
7. Financial Management

Position Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications; applicant must have attained;

1. A Masters’ Degree in International Relations, Education or related field.
2. A PhD in a relevant field is preferred.

Experience:

1. A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience, five (5) of which should have been at middle management level/ sectional head level.
2. Higher Education experience is required

Professional Registration or license

Should be a Member of recognized professional body.

Other requirements

1. Proven leadership experience in international higher education.
2. Strong understanding of global education trends, recruitment strategies, and administrative best practices.
3. Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-cultural skills.
4. Ability to align marketing efforts with recruitment goals.
5. Commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for international students.

Remuneration: University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to apply: letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine the applicants’ suitability for the position. Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for; provide current CVs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mails), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and three (3) reference letters. 

Applicants should also inform their referees to (i) Quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position applied for and (ii) Submit their references directly to the address below before the stipulated closing date. 

Send your applications to: The Office of the Chief Operations Officer, University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana, Telephone: (+267) 3552120/4742. E-mail: rakgoasilh@ub.ac.bw

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 313/304 at 108 (Third floor, Administration Building)

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 13th February 2025