JOB TITLE : CELEBRATIONS COORDINATING OFFICER
GRADE : G
RESPONSIBLE TO : DEPUTY PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
DEPARTMENT : ADMINISTRATION
NO. OF POSITIONS : 1 (One)
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Deputy Principal Secretary, Celebrations Coordinating Officer is responsible for, researching planning, organization and managing National Celebrations, conduction of research and compilation of data on historical background of National Celebrations.
MAIN DUTIES
PLANNING, ORGANISING AND IMPLEMENTING DECISIONS PERTAINING TO NATIONAL CELEBRATIONS TO ENSURE SMOOTH OPERATIONS
1.1 Prepares Workplans, annual and quarterly plans and reports to Portfolio Committee of the National Assembly and reports as required.
1.2 Consolidates departmental budget in accordance with plans and requirements of the department.
1.3 Manages all four standing events and non-standing ceremonies such as State/Official Funeral and inaugurations and any other specific international or national activities and comes up with suggestions to enhance the event’s success.
1.4 Prepares budgets for the ceremonies, monitors expenditure to adherence and cost effectiveness and reports on the financial status of Celebrations Unit to management.
2 COORDINATE NATIONAL CELEBRATIONS IN THE COUNTRY TO ENSURE ADHERENCE TO THE WORK PLAN.
2.1 Liaise with the office of Government Secretary through Principal Secretary Home Affairs who is the chairperson of all National Ceremonies and reports as directed to ensure that Ceremonies convey a message or lesson that inspires the nation to reach greater heights and growth at national level.
2.2 Prepares Cabinet Memorandum and Information Papers for each event and liaises with the Honourable Minister’s Office.
2.3 Coordinates Events and ensures that deadlines are met countrywide especially rotation of King’s Birthday in consultation with relevant ministries to ensure that they take place as scheduled.
2.4 Liaise with the lead ministries in order to plan and execute events.
2.5 Research and compile data on the historic background of the National Events to allow citizens to recognize cultural heritage, memories and education for the next generation.
JOB SPECIFICATION
Master’s degree in Social Science/ Event Management plus a minimum of two (2) years working experience in national event celebrations.
OR
Degree in Social Science/Event Management plus a minimum of three (4) years working experience in national event celebrations.
Applications on relevant forms — GP 103 for job seekers and GP 104 for serving officers duly accompanied by completed appraisal forms coupled with certified copies of educational certificates and copies of National
Identity should be sent to:
HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
P.O.BOX 174
MASERU 100
NOT LATER THAN 16th July, 2020