Strategy & Project Analyst

Botswana School of Business Sciences (BAC) is a premium institution with all the hallmarks of a supreme learning environment characterised by an international footprint. BAC is a highly focused business school which is continuously forging relations with renowned international partners i.e universities and global professional bodies. As a learning institute driven by the passion to excel, we are recognised for the quality of our programmes and their relevance to the needs of the economy. We subscribe fully to the growth of Botswana’s human capital development agenda and are a key player in the national human resources development and skills capacity building program.

Main Purpose of the Job:
To drive the development, execution and reporting of the Institution’s Strategic Plan by ensuring alignment of strategic objectives with operations, managing and monitoring projects, analysing institutional performance data and coordinating the prioritisation of strategic initiatives.

Job Summary
Type: contract
Location: Gaborone
Category: Project Management

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and periodic review of the Institution’s strategic and operational plans and facilitates departmental alignment sessions and tracks cascading of strategy.
• Plan and execute strategic projects from initiation to closure.
• Monitor progress of strategic initiatives and reports on alignment with the Institution’s strategic objectives.
• Map, analyse and make recommendations on business processes to improve efficiency, quality and service delivery.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and scorecards to track progress of strategic KPIs.
• Conduct environmental scanning (PESTLE, SWOT, competitor analysis) to inform decision-making and provides insights and recommendations on emerging trends, innovations and risks.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders for data gathering, collaboration and feedback.
• Ensure adherence to project governance frameworks and internal controls.
• Support change management and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Prepare reports highlighting trends, progress and recommendations for management.
• Support risk identification and mitigation planning for strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Teamwork
• Data Analysis
• Communication
• Strategic Thinking
• Result Orientation
• Attention to Detail
• Planning and Organizing
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (BIDA) or related field.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP).
• At least 5 years of work experience in Analytics, Project Management and/or Business Performance.
• Experience with reporting tools, programming languages, dashboards or performance monitoring frameworks.
• Experience in the higher education sector is an advantage.

How to Apply
All applications accompanied by cover letter, curriculum vitae, certified copies of ID and academic certificates should be e-mailed to Apply Now (stating the position being applied for as the subject of the email) before close of business on Friday, 10 July 2026, 17:00hrs. Applications should be addressed to:
Head of Human Resources
Botswana School of Business Sciences
P/Bag 00319
Gaborone
Contact: Apply Now