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The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) has opened a call for submissions of WSIS related projects to the contest for WSIS Prizes 2021. The contest is open to entities representing Governments, Private Sector, International and Regional Institutions, Civil Society and Academia. 
The WSIS prizes contest was developed to create an effective mechanism to evaluate and recognize individuals ,governments, civil society, local, regional and international agencies, research institutions and private-sector companies for outstanding success in implementing development oriented strategies that leverage the power of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT’s) as an enabler of the development.

The WSIS 2021 contest serves to identify and showcase the success stories across the WSIS Action Lines defined in the Geneva Plan of Action and Sustainable Development Goals. For more information about WSIS visit : https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/stocktaking/prizes/2021/
To submit projects, stakeholders are requested to complete the submission form for WSIS Prizes 2021 online at the following link: www.wsis.org/prizes .

The closing date for submission is 25 January 2021. All entities submitting their projects for the WSIS Prizes 2021 are also required to submit via email, a summary of the project submission to BOCRA for filing purposes.  

The five (5) phases of the contest are as follows:

 •    Phase I: Submission phase: 5 November 2020 – 25 January 2021 (Deadline for last submission: 23:00 Geneva time)

 •    Phase II: Nomination Phase: 1 February – 26 February 2021- Revision of submitted projects that will result with a list of 360 nominated projects, twenty (20) projects per Action Line Category (18).

 •    Phase III: Public online voting: 1 March – 31 March 2021 (Deadline for casting last vote: 23:00 Geneva time); (identification of five projects per category with the highest number of votes)

 •    Phase IV: Selection Phase: 25 January 2020 – 7 February 2020; Selection of winning projects by the ITU Expert Group

 •    Phase IV: Selection 1 April – 12 April 2021 Selection of winning projects by the ITU Expert Group that will result with a list of winning projects

 •    Phase V: Prize Ceremony: 18 May 2021: Public Announcement of winners during WSIS Prize 2021 Ceremony at WSIS Forum 2021, and the release of publication “WSIS Stocktaking: Success Stories 2021”, which is a compilation of extended descriptions of the 18 winning projects and 72 champion projects.

For further information or any enquiries, please contact:

Mr. Olerato Tiego
Tel: +267 3685571
Email: tiego@bocra.org.bw

Mr. Edwin Kooletile
Tel: +267 3685412
Email: kooletile@bocra.org.bw 
 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT 

The Communications Regulators’ Association of Southern Africa (CRASA), based in Gaborone, Botswana, is a consultative association of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Postal Regulatory Authorities in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. As an Implementing Agency of SADC, the focus of CRASA is to harmonise the ICT and Postal Regulatory frameworks in the region. To achieve its mandate, CRASA works closely with SADC Secretariat and other international organisations and organises various regional events that bring together experts, policymakers, regulators, and services providers in the field of ICT and Postal sector policy and regulation. 
CRASA wishes to appoint an Administration Assistant(C2), who must be a citizen of Botswana, to serve on a fixed-term contract of four (04) years:

1. Main Purpose of the Position

To provide administrative and support services to the CRASA Secretariat.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

• Office Administration
• Coordinating office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to CRASA policies.
• Keep stock of office supplies and place orders when necessary.
• Manage agendas/travel arrangements/appointments etc. for CRASA Secretariat staff.
• Oversees the reception area to ensure effective telephone and mail communications both internally and externally to maintain professional image.
• Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate data entry and processing in the company’s ERP, Time & Attendance, and Financial systems.
• Coordinates with vendors and outside services to ensure timely delivery and completion of materials and services, and to obtain timely quotes from multiple sources.
• Oversee procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records.
• Negotiates the purchase of office and production supplies, materials, equipment, and services in accordance with company purchasing policies and budgetary restrictions.

3. Maintenance

• Identify and facilitate any fault finding and repairs (where appropriate) to office assets and facilities.
• Ensure that the Secretariat offices are maintained and in general good condition.
• Always facilitate the maintenance and safety of the fabric of the building and facilities.
• Be familiar with all aspects of the general building operation including maintenance schedules, general services, health and safety regulations.

4. General

• Provide effective stakeholder engagement and answer general enquiries from staff, contractors & visitors etc., by phone, online or in writing as appropriate and in line with applicable CRASA policies.
• Carry out any further duties commensurate with the role.

5. Relevant Qualifications and Experience

Education 

• Certificate in office administration or relevant field is preferred. 
• Qualifications in secretarial studies will be an advantage.

Experience

• At least 2 years of previous experience in office management or office administration.

6. Core Competencies and Skills 

• Strong Organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Collaboration Skills.
• Familiarity with office management procedures and basic accounting principles.
• Dedicated and flexible with a ‘can do’ approach to working, a team player.

7. Remuneration

CRASA offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with other similar posts in the Country. 

8. Applications

Suitable candidates, who must be nationals/citizens of Botswana, should apply and upload:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contacts of three (3) referees 

Applications should be sent through the link below: 
https://jb.skillsmapafrica.com/Job/Index/44984

For further information or clarification please contact the CRASA at +267 315 8468 
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 15th December 2020  

Note

• Only Nationals/Citizens of Botswana may apply 
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
• CRASA is an equal opportunity employer.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER)
 

The Communications Regulators’ Association of Southern Africa (CRASA), based in Gaborone, Botswana, is a consultative association of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and Postal regulators in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. The main focus of CRASA is to harmonise the ICT and Postal regulatory frameworks in the region. To achieve this, CRASA works closely with the SADC and other regional and international agencies and also organises regional events on ICT and Postal regulation that brings together decision-makers in government institutions, regulators, operators and experts in the field of regulation.

CRASA wishes to recruit a dynamic, innovative and result-oriented individual from a SADC Member Country to serve as its Executive Secretary on a contract of four (4) years, renewable up to a maximum of another term, depending on performance. 

1. Main Purpose of the Position

To provide strategic leadership in the harmonisation process of ICT and Postal Regulatory frameworks in SADC.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and implements CRASA’s Strategic and Annual Operational Business Plans to accelerate the harmonisation of ICT and Postal regulatory frameworks in SADC.
• Plans, develops, manages, and delivers CRASA events.
• Promotes exchange of information among the ICT and Postal regulators in the region to allow for strong partnerships to develop among CRASA Members.
• Develops and implements the CRASA Annual Budget in accordance with CRASA Policies and Procedures.
• Initiates revenue generating activities to ensure long-term financial sustainability of CRASA.
• Ensures preparation of CRASA’s annual financial statements and annual report.
• Ensures maintenance of the CRASA website and databases.
• Negotiates, grows, and sustains CRASA partnerships at both regional and international levels.
• Recommends selection and recruitment of CRASA Secretariat Team Members.
• Supervises the work of CRASA Secretariat Team Members.
• Reports to the CRASA Executive Committee on organisational plans and performance.

3. Relevant Qualification and Experience

• A Masters’ Degree or equivalent, in addition to an academic Degree, in engineering, economics, finance, public administration, law, business administration or related field from a recognised Institution. 
• Eight (8) years of relevant experience in ICT or Postal industry, five (5) years of which should have been at senior managerial level. 
• Proficiency in one of the regional languages (English, French and Portuguese).
• Proficiency in two or more regional languages shall be an added advantage

4. Core Competencies

The following are the core competencies required for the position:

• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership and Management Skills
• Basic Financial Management Skills
• Good Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Computer Literacy

  5. Remuneration

CRASA offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with other similar posts around the

6. Applications 

Suitable candidates from SADC Countries can send :

• Resumes of not more than three (3) pages,
• Certified copies of certificates and 
• Names and contacts of three (3) referees 

Applications should be sent through the link below:
https://jb.skillsmapafrica.com/Job/Index/44857

Applications Closing Date:  31st December 2020

Further Notes

• CRASA is an equal opportunity employer.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 
• CRASA reserves the right to withdraw this advert should circumstances change.
• As the incumbent is a citizen of Zimbabwe, other Zimbabwean nationals shall not be eligible to apply for this position. 
   

Invitation to Provide Input to the Draft Guidelines on Minimum Broadband Internet and ICT Requirements for Public Internet Access Centres and Schools Offering Basic Education

Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA or the Authority) is a statutory body established under the Communications Regulatory Authority Act [CRA Act No. 19 of 2012] with the responsibility for the regulation of the communications sector in Botswana, comprising telecommunications, Internet and Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs), radio communications, commercial broadcasting, postal services and related matters.

BOCRA invites stakeholders to provide input to the Draft Guidelines on Minimum Broadband Internet and ICT Requirements for Public Internet Access Centres (PIACs) and Schools offering Basic Education.

BOCRA developed the Guidelines in line with the 2019 Quality of Service and Quality of Experience Guidelines as well as the 2018 National Broadband Strategy target speeds to improve Internet connectivity and quality of ICT services in schools PIACs across the country. The Guidelines are also aligned to international best standards for ICT and internet connectivity.  

The deadline for submissions is 26th November 2020 at 17:00hrs. BOCRA will consolidate all received input to finalise the Guidelines. The Draft Guidelines are available for download from the BOCRA website: www.bocra.org.bw.
The submissions should be sent by email, fax or posted to:

The Chief Executive
Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority
Private Bag 00495
Gaborone

Attention: Olerato Tiego

Tel: 368 55500/ 73222773
Fax: 3957976
Email: tiego@bocra.org.bw