Chief Executive Officer

Pay

On application

Type

Contract

Sector

Scientific, Research & Development

Closes

in 19 days

Recruiter

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About the role

Botswana Geoscience Institute (BGI) is responsible for delivering stakeholder-relevant geoscience products and services of world-class quality, while providing strategic geoscientific advice to Government on Botswana’s natural resources, including minerals, water supply, natural energy sources and environmental issues. The organisation is inviting visionary and technically accomplished candidates to apply for the role of Chief Executive Officer.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the BGI Board, the Chief Executive Officer will provide overall leadership and implementation of BGI’s strategy, ensuring the delivery of approved geoscience products and services on time, within budget and to world-class standards. The role will also advise and alert Government on short- medium- and long-term local, regional and global changes affecting strategic minerals, water supply, natural energy sources and environmental matters.

The Job

The position will be responsible for, among others, the following:

• Providing strategic leadership and overall direction to BGI in line with its mandate and Board-approved strategy.
• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, stakeholder-relevant geoscience products and services.
• Leading the development and execution of long-term organisational strategy, business models and strategic initiatives.
• Advising Government and relevant stakeholders on Botswana’s geology, mineral resources, hydrogeology, energy resources and environmental issues.
• Overseeing geological mapping, geoscientific research, information delivery and related technical programmes.
• Promoting world-class standards in geoscientific research, reporting and service delivery.
• Building strategic partnerships with Government, industry, academia, regional institutions and international geoscience bodies.
• Ensuring effective management of BGI’s budget, assets, human capital and organisational resources.
• Driving innovation, operational efficiency, quality improvement and organisational transformation.
• Building and leading a high-performing executive and technical team.

What they're looking for

The Person

The right candidate will possess the following:

• A Master’s Degree in a geoscience.
• A PhD and strong publication record will be an added advantage.
• An MBA will be an added advantage.
• At least fifteen (15) years of relevant professional experience in geoscience management, geoscientific research, mineral exploration, mining, academia or related fields, with a proven record in geoscientific delivery.
• At least five (5) years of proven experience at senior executive management level.
• Expert knowledge of Botswana’s geology and Government policies and regulations relating to minerals, environmental issues, energy, water and mining; alternatively, an international reputation as a proven leader in a world-class geoscientific organisation.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Leadership and Execution.
• Technical Geoscience Expertise.
• Geological Mapping and Geoscientific Research Leadership.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Networking.

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