The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) is a sport association registered in accordance with the Societies Act, officially registered on the 31st of June 1979. The Association is charged with the responsibility to encourage, promote and develop track and field athletics, road running, race walking and cross country in Botswana.
We invite suitably qualified and experienced individuals to apply for the following positions based in Gaborone.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for leading in developing BAA Member support strategies/programmes that are aligned with the initiatives in the BAA Strategic Plans and that enhance LOC and Member governance, management and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Contributes to the formulation of the BAA Strategic Plan and programmes for the promotion and development of Athletics as an elite sport in Botswana.
Leads the coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the BAA Strategy.
Coordinates the development of the Annual Performance Plan and Organizational Scorecard.
Monitors BAA programmes that facilitates cooperation and coordination on governance matters, while enhancing membership registration, governance (includes management, constitution, strategy, operational policies and procedures) and compliance (leadership, controls, service levels);
Facilitates the delivery of Sport Administration and Management Training programmes and leads in building capacity of Members to implement the BAA mandate.
Provides assistance and support to BAA Members in problem solving, conflict resolution, project planning and management and development and execution of stated goals and objectives.
Carries out administrative duties and responds to enquiries or requests regarding member registration, governance, management and compliance using systems and processes relevant to the Association.
Compiles and collates basic member data and creates and regularly updates a member registration database.
Provides administrative support in the delivery of Sports Administration and Management Training programmes.
Provides assistance and support to BAA Members and established Hosting Committees in problem solving, conflict resolution, project planning and management and development and execution of stated goals and objectives.
Coordinates with BAA Members and other stakeholders on administration and management issues pertaining to local and Major Games, including facilitation of accreditation of Botswana delegations.
Monitors and evaluates the impact of the implementation of Members Support Governance programmes and initiatives as required, ensuring that performance targets are attained.
Monitors and regularly review member registration, governance and member relations.
Report on member management and compliance issues and internal control deficiencies and provides recommendations for improving member support services.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree Sport Administration, Strategy Management or equivalent qualification or equivalent tertiary qualification
A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage
Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience at a supervisory level.
Extensive knowledge of codes of good corporate governance would be an added advantage.
Competencies
Strategic orientation
Communication skills
Research and Innovation
Negotiation and Advocacy
Quality Results orientation
Customer Focus
Planning and organizing
Managing information
Leadership
BENEFITS AND REMUNERATION
The Botswana Athletics Association offers a competitive salary and range of benefits commensurate with an Association of its size.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Download and complete the BNSC Employment Application Form from the BNSC Website: https://www.bnsc.co.bw/documents/applicationform then attach Curriculum Vitae, Certified Copies of Certificates and send to recruitment@bnsc.co.bw on or before 24th October 2025 for the attention of the Chief Executive Officer (BAA).
ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO.
TAKE THE LEAD IN SHAPING BOTSWANA’S ATHLETICS FUTURE!