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Election Administration Manager

Smithtec

Long Term Consulting - Chad, Africa

Apply by: 10th October 2010

IFES is an international, nonprofit organization that supports the building
of democratic societies. IFES provides targeted technical assistance to strengthen transitional democracies. Founded in 1987 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, IFES has developed and implemented comprehensive, collaborative democracy solutions in more than 120 countries.


Job Responsibilities:
• Advise election management bodies (EMBs) on the general implementation of electoral activities;
• Coordinate and lead IFES’ technical support and guidance to EMBs;
• Provide an international comparative perspective to EMBs in policy related matters;
• Produce comprehensive training materials on electoral operations for use in the field;
• Conduct strategic planning workshops and trainings for members and staff of EMBs;
• Facilitate roundtable discussions with EMBs, international advisors and other relevant bodies on electoral framework and implementation issues;
• Coordinate program activities with other international organizations, governmental and non-governmental organizations;
• Develop and maintain constructive working relationship with the diplomatic community, international and national donors, and program partners;
• Prepare and submit a final report detailing the conduct of activities, results, and recommendations at the conclusion of the assignment;
• Undertake other tasks as required.

Qualifications:
• Masters degree in a related field preferred; Bachelor’s required;
• At least 5-10 years of relevant work experience directly related to technical assistance for electoral systems and processes;
• Extensive experience with implementing electoral cycle projects in post-conflict settings;
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective training materials;
• On-site and medium/long-term capacity-building of election commission and election administration staff highly preferred;
• Demonstrated success working with international and national donors in the field;
• Demonstrated initiative and problem solving skills;
• Strong French and English oral and written communication skills required;
• Strong professional and collaborative management skills;
• Working knowledge of USAID policies and regulations;
• Ability to meet deadlines;
• Ability to manage and develop local staff;
• Familiarity with political, economic, and social issues in Africa.

Preferred Attributes:
• Team player;
• Diplomatic;
• Leader and mentor;
• Creative and flexible;
• Problem solver.

Please mention Jobs4Development in your application