Deputy Executive Director Grade 2 (M)-MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION

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MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION
DEPARTMENT: MULTILATERAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION

Post Designation : Deputy Executive Director Grade 2 (M)
1x post : Windhoek
Salary Scale : N$555,080 – N$589,055
Motor Vehicle Allowance : N$138,288 pa
Housing Allowance : N$97,282 pa
Minimum Requirements: An appropriate B-degree on NQF Level 7 (or an equivalent
qualification) plus ten (10) years appropriate experience. A Master-degree in Diplomatic
studies/Politics/International Relations/Laws/ Economic will be an added advantage.
Competencies: Knowledge of the Namibian Foreign Policy and its Management, Strategic
capacity and leadership skills, People management and empowerment, analytical skills,
change management, financial management and negotiation skills.

DUTIES:
 To inform the Government on developments in bodies within the Organisation of African
Unity, the United Nation system, Non-aligned Movement, the Commonwealth Secretariat
and Southern African Development Community (SADC) which effects Namibia’s
interests.
 Inform the Government on developments within other governmental and nongovernmental organisations of international scope which affect Namibia’s interests.
 Advises the Government on how to protect and promote Namibia’s interests through
these organisations.
 Implement the Government’s membership obligations to these organisations.
 Co-ordinate and direct the implementation of Namibian policies through these
organisations
 Convey overall policy advice to and co-ordinate the activities of overseas posts in so far
as they are involved in carrying out Namibian policy in multilateral organisations.
 Act as a point of co-ordination for other departments in their dealings with these
organisations.
 Provide other departments with advice on the political dimensions of their dealings with
these organisations.
 To inform Namibians about international organisations and Namibia’s involvement in
them.
 Provides specialized briefing on matters relating to foreign policy for Namibia’s
delegations to these organisations.
 Advises regional divisions and missions on Namibia’s opportunities in multilateral bodies
where this is relevant to their work.

 Co-ordinate the process of assessing trends in international organisations of importance
to Namibia.
 Notwithstanding the above functions, the Ministry would expect all staff members to
comply with all instructions issued to them to carry out official duties.
Enquiries: Ms. Rebecca Iyambo Tel: (061) 282 2348/9, Josef Gumbo Tel: (061) 2822013
Applicants must be Namibian citizens. Application forms, Form 156043 (new GRN application
form) obtainable from all government offices, it must be accompanied by comprehensive
curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational qualifications and Id. Foreign qualifications
must be evaluated by the Namibian Qualification Authority (NQA) and proof of evaluation and
confirmation of probation letter should accompany the application form. Failure to complete
all items on the application form for employment and not attaching all the necessary
documents will disqualify the application. No application forms and documents will be
returned.
Please Note: Previously Racially disadvantaged persons, women and people with
disabilities and marginalized communities who meet the above requirements are strongly
encouraged to apply.