Program Director

Organization:

IFES Democracy at Large

Location:

Rwanda (various)

Website:

www.ifes.org

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Description:

IFES is developing a range of projects aimed at increasing the technical capacities of electoral management bodies as well as civil society groups working on electoral matters in the Africa region. Activities may include capacity building trainings for EMBs, stakeholder workshops and civil society roundtables, among others. Advocacy and strategy development initiatives may also be implemented depending on local needs.

This position is pending funding and donor approval.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance to electoral management bodies and civil society groups on elections
• Provide an international comparative perspective to the electoral management bodies in policy-related matters
• Coordinate EMB-targeted capacity building project activities
• Coordinate civil society-targeted capacity building project activities
• Coordinate and conduct roundtables on electoral processes with civil society organizations
• Coordinate and conduct advocacy strategy workshops
• Evaluate grants applications

Qualification:

• Masters degree in a related field preferred; Bachelor's required
• At least 7 years of relevant work experience directly related to technical assistance for electoral systems, processes, and civil society strengthening
• Extensive experience implementing electoral cycle projects
• On-site and medium/long-term capacity building of electoral commissions and electoral administration staff highly preferred
• Demonstrative initiative and problem solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong professional and collaborative management skills
• Working knowledge of USAID policies and regulations
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to manage and develop local staff
• Demonstrated fluency in English and French (written and spoken)