Research and Innovation Officer – Botswana Accountancy College

Job Description

Employment Type: Permanent and Pensionable

Duty Station: Gaborone, Botswana

Main Purpose of the Job

To provide administrative and operational support for the development, implementation and monitoring of Botswana School of Business Sciences’ research and innovation strategy by facilitating research activities, managing research data and repositories, and promoting innovation initiatives that align with the institution’s academic, research and innovation mandate.

Key Performance Areas

• Assist in developing and implementing research strategies, policies and frameworks that align with the institution’s strategic goals.
• Support academic staff and research units in preparing funding proposals, research grant applications and compliance documentation.
• Monitor ongoing research projects to ensure adherence to funding agency guidelines, institutional ethics and reporting requirements.
• Track research performance indicators and prepare reports as required to facilitate decision-making.
• Monitor compliance with BAC Research Policy, National Research Ethics Guidelines and funder requirements.
• Contribute to the development of collaborations with local and international institutions, industry partners and funding organizations.
• Engage internal stakeholders to promote a research and innovation culture.
• Manage a centralized institutional repository for research outputs.
• Develop communication materials including newsletters, reports and digital content to showcase research achievements and innovations.
• Coordinate dissemination of research findings and innovation success stories through institutional platforms, publications and media.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for research symposia, conferences and innovation awards.

Competencies and Skills Required

• Attention to Detail
• Initiative and Drive
• Innovation Mindset
• Results Orientation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Integrity and Ethical Conduct
• Reporting and Administration
• Communication and Influence
• Adaptability and Learning Agility
• Policy and Compliance Monitoring
• Research and Innovation Support Services
• Data Collection and Repository Management

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Research, Economics, Development Studies, Innovation Management, Information Science or a related field.
• Master’s Degree in Research Management, Development Studies, Innovation Management, Information Science or a related discipline will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in research, academic or project support roles.
• Prior exposure to higher education institutions, research ethics processes or innovation hubs will be an added advantage.

Application Procedure

Applications accompanied by a cover letter, curriculum vitae, certified copies of ID and academic certificates should be emailed to:

[email protected]

Please indicate the position being applied for as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline: Friday, 10 July 2026 at 17:00 hrs.

Applications Should Be Addressed To

Head of Human Resources
Botswana School of Business Sciences
P/Bag 00319
Gaborone, Botswana

Note: Botswana School of Business Sciences will only correspond with shortlisted candidates.