4 Regional Job Vacancies at SADC Secretariat – Gaborone, Botswana 2026

Opportunity overview

SADC invites qualified and experienced citizens of eligible Member States to apply for four positions at its headquarters in Gaborone, Botswana. Tanzanian citizens are eligible.

• Senior Officer – Policy and Strategy: Grade 4.
• Controller of Treasury and Budget: Grade 4.
• Controller of Accounting Services: Grade 4.
• Legal Counsel: Grade 6.
• Closing date: Friday, 20 November 2026 at 12:00, as listed on the official announcement.

Senior Officer – Policy and Strategy

Research regional integration and development, formulate and review policies and strategies, coordinate regional framework harmonisation and align national policies with SADC frameworks. Support RISDP and SPMER reviews, policy dialogue, stakeholder partnerships, technical committees and the unit’s staff, plans and budgets.

• At least a master’s in Economics, Development Studies, International Relations, Public Policy Studies or a related technical field.
• At least ten years in development policy research, analysis and advisory work, including at least four years in line management.
• Experience engaging governments, non-state actors and regional or international organisations.
• Strong research, policy development, stakeholder engagement, leadership and communication skills.

Controller of Treasury and Budget

Oversee budgeting, budget control and treasury operations. Coordinate annual budgets and revenue/expenditure frameworks, monitor variances and SIMS records, manage cash flow, banking and liquidity, apply accounting standards, maintain controls and donor compliance, support governing-body reports and lead the unit.

• At least a master’s in a finance-related field.
• Professional accountancy qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS, ACPA or equivalent.
• At least ten years’ finance experience, including at least four in line management, preferably in public/private sector or a regional/international organisation.
• Knowledge of IAS, IFRS and IPSAS, with relevant financial systems/software skills.

Controller of Accounting Services

Lead accurate financial accounting and reporting, monthly and quarterly management accounts, annual financial statements, audit schedules, journals, ledger reconciliations, receivables/payables and the chart of accounts. Strengthen controls and governance, ensure donor and accounting-standard compliance, support Audit and Finance Committees and manage unit resources and staff.

• At least a master’s in a finance-related field.
• Professional accountancy qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS, ACPA or equivalent.
• At least ten years’ finance experience, including at least four in line management.
• Knowledge of IAS, IFRS and IPSAS, and relevant computer/software proficiency.

Legal Counsel

Draft and interpret the SADC Treaty, Protocols and related instruments; advise management and SADC bodies on corporate legal matters, policies, contracts, grievances and discipline. Support dispute settlement, monitor ratification and accession, register instruments with the UN and AU, support legal harmonisation and ministerial committees, manage legal records and mitigate legal risk.

• At least a master’s in Law from a recognised institution.
• Licensed or certified to practise law in a SADC Member State jurisdiction.
• At least seven years providing legal advice, preferably in a regional/international organisation or relevant setting.
• Knowledge of international treaties, protocols and laws; strong research, analytical, communication and relationship skills.

Pay, tenure and eligibility

Annual salary ranges: Grade 4: US$93,097–99,643; Grade 6: US$72,589–77,084.20. Initial appointments are for four years, renewable twice for four-year periods subject to satisfactory six-month probation, performance, continued need and the retirement age of 60.

External candidates must be 52 or younger; internal candidates have an age limit of 56. Eligible nationalities listed are Angola, Botswana, DR Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

How to apply

Submit through the SADC National Contact Point in your eligible Member State no later than 20 November 2026. Read the official announcement and confirm your country’s submission arrangements.

• Cover letter naming the position and explaining your relevant qualifications, experience and competencies.
• Updated CV of no more than five pages.
• Certified copies of degrees, diplomas and certificates.
• Duly signed and completed SADC Application Form.

SADC encourages applications from women and people with disabilities. Only candidates meeting requirements and considered for interview will be contacted. If no response is received within two months of closing, consider the application unsuccessful.