Senior Internal Auditor – National Agricultural Research and Development Institute

Job Description

The National Agricultural Research and Development Institute (NARDI) is a Botswana Government-funded research and development institute incorporated in 2015 as a company limited by guarantee. The Institute was established to conduct high-quality needs-based research and development across the agricultural value chain for the benefit of the economy, the agricultural industry, government and contribute to the body of knowledge in science and agricultural research. NARDI has a countrywide decentralised presence through a network of Regional Research and Innovation Centres, Field Stations and Experimental sites. NARDI wishes to recruit highly skilled individuals with a passion for excellence and ability to drive the Institute into a high-performance research and development organisation that transforms the national agricultural sector. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies:

Main purpose of the job:
Responsible for the implementation of the internal audit programme of the Institute as approved by the Board of Directors; evaluation of implementation of risk mitigation plans; reporting on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Institute’s internal control systems and procedures; provide assurance that financial management, accounting and business policies, procedures and practices follow laid down Board directives and are consistent with International Standards.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Auditing or Finance plus master’s degree in Auditing or Professional Qualification in Auditing or Accounting/Finance such as Certified Internal Auditor, ACCA or equivalent. Full membership of a professional association of auditors/accountants recognized internationally is required.

Experience:
At least eight (8) years post-professional qualification experience, three (3) of which should have been at management/supervisory level.

Competencies:
Results focused, Good Analytical skills, Attention to detail, Planning and Organising skills.

Applications to include detailed Curriculum Vitae; certified copies of academic certificates, certified copy of Identity Documents and contact details of three traceable professional referees should be emailed to [email protected]; addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer, National Agricultural Research and Development Institute, Private Bag 00177, Gaborone.

Applications should reach NARDI offices no later than 3rd November 2025: 1630 hours.

The Institute will communicate with shortlisted candidates ONLY.

Contact Information:
Website: www.nardi.org.bw
Tel: (+267) 3117667
Email: [email protected]

NARDI BW
Empowering Agriculture, Transforming Futures.