External Circular Notice No. 4 of 2025
Ref: DCEO/CIR/4
Institution: Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO)
Location: Maseru, Lesotho
Application Deadline: 15th August 2025, before 13:00
Position Title: Principal Intelligence Officer
Grade: H
Number of Posts: Two (2)
Responsible To: Chief Intelligence Officer
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Chief Intelligence Officer, the Principal Intelligence Officer is responsible for receiving, compiling, analyzing, and evaluating reports of alleged corruption, money laundering, and related offences, while also providing technical support to the Investigations Division.
Main Duties
- Receive, compile, analyze, and evaluate reports of alleged corruption and money laundering
- Liaise with internal DCEO offices and external stakeholders
- Conduct preliminary investigations to verify complaints
- Provide technical support to the Investigations Division
- Conduct research on emerging trends and criminal methods in corruption and money laundering
- Analyze trends and patterns in corruption and related offences
- Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on allegations
- Conduct vetting processes for DCEO applicants and legal persons of interest
- Profile suspects, persons of interest, and businesses involved in corruption or money laundering
- Record proceedings of the Report Analysis Panel
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chief Intelligence Officer
Job Specification
- Education:
LLB or equivalent - Experience:
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a relevant field - Additional Knowledge (Advantageous):
- Understanding of corruption and its impact
- Familiarity with government procurement policies and guidelines
Attributes
- Accountable
- Professional
- Highly ethical
- Analytical thinker
- Respectful at all times
- Methodical
Application Guidelines
Applicants must:
- Submit a typed application letter, comprehensive CV, and certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts
- Provide a police clearance certificate
- Attach verification certificates from the Council of Higher Education (CHE)
- Be free of any criminal or misconduct record
- Be prepared to resign from the Public Service
- Be willing to undergo vetting
- Be available for placement in any of the ten districts of Lesotho
Submission Details
Applications should be hand-delivered or posted to:
Registry Office
Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences
Former British High Commissioner’s Building
P.O. Box 16060
(Opposite NMDS), Maseru
Deadline: 15th August 2025, before 13:00
Note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews
- If you do not hear from DCEO within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful