POSITION TITLE: Principal Corruption Prevention Officer
NO OF POSTS: 7
GRADE: H
RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Corruption Prevention Officer
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of Chief Corruption Prevention Officer the incumbent is responsible for implementing programs for the prevention of corruption both in public and private sector institutions thereby promoting zero tolerance attitude towards corruption.
MAIN DUTIES
- PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS
- Examine the operational systems of public and private institutions to identify gaps or weaknesses conducive to corruption and initiate proposals for changes in the procedures and processes to eliminate opportunities for corrupt practices.
- Provide both formal and ad hoc advisory services to public institutions, parastatals and private sectors; on general anti-corruption prevention strategies
- Review criminal investigation records to identify arrears of priority, for the prevention corruption in the public and private institutions
- Arrange and conduct workshops and seminars for stakeholders to enhance implementation of anti-corruption strategies tailored to suit the needs of the organization
- MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF EFFECTIVENESS OF STRATEGIES
- Monitor and evaluate corruption prevention strategies within both private and public sectors
- Establish working relations with various civil society groups including religious bodies, non-governmental organizations and media fraternity
- Simulate local action through promotional activities such as roadshows, mass media campaigns for the prevention of corruption
- Perform any other relevant duties as may be require from time to time
EDUCATION TRAINING
University degree in social sciences, B. Commerce, Accounting or equivalent with at least 3 years’ experience in related fields.
OTHER RELEVANT SKILLS
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated and high personal integrity
- Integrity is prerequisite requirement
- Computer literacy will be an added advantage
- Methodical and disciplined in approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
- The incumbent must be prepared to travel extensively both within and outside the country when necessary
NECESSARY INFORMATION FOR THE APPLICANTS
- Typed applications should duly be accompanied by Application Letter, Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of Educational certificates and transcripts.
- Applicants should not have any criminal record
- Applicants must be prepared to resign from the Public Service
- Applicants must be prepared to undergo vetting
- All shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit police clearance
- Applicants may be placed at any ten districts of the country
- Applications should be directed or hand delivered to the office of the registry, at the Directorate on Corruption Economic Offenses (DCEO), Former British High Commissioner’s Building, P.O. Box 16060, (opposite National Manpower Development Secretariat (NMDS), Maseru) before or on 07th April 2023, before 13:00 pm.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview
- If you do not here from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, enquire from the Human Resources Officer or please consider your application unsuccessful.