Electoral Officer

The SADC Secretariat wishes to invite suitably qualified, experienced and result oriented citizens of SADC to apply for the following position tenable at its Head quarters in Gaborone, Botswana.

Main Purpose of the job:

To provide both technical and administrative support to the SADC Electoral Advisory Council (SEAC) in relations to all electoral matters.

Main duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare funding proposals for SEAC and Electoral Support Unit in support of elections and electoral process
Prepare an annual calendar of elections in the SADC region
Prepare plans for and coordinate SADC Election Observer Mission under the guidance of SEAC
Develop a database of SEAC Election Observer Missions
Organize and coordinate training of SADC election observers
Prepare statements and press briefings for SADC Electoral Observer Missions
Prepare timely and accurate reports on all SADC Electoral Observer Missions
Build partnership with relevant regional continental and international organizations
Provide technical and Administrative support to the SEAC and the Election Support Unit
Participate and present paper in national and international conferences on behalf of SADC
Undertake any other assignments as directed by the Senior Officer-Politics and Diplomacy from time to time

Other Skills Requirements:

Demonstrable knowledge of and acquaintance with elections and electoral process in SADC
Demonstrable publication record on elections and electoral processes in the SADC region
Excellent analytical and writing skills
Excellent project administration and management skills
Understanding of financial planning and management
Demonstrable experience in project coordination and networks/partnerships building
Demonstrable experience in project coordination and networks/partnerships building.
Demonstrable motivation and skill to take initiative and achieve results meeting deadlines
Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and various stakeholders
Excellent computer skills
Knowledge of ability to learn computerized analysis packages
Demonstrate skill and experience in team work
Ability to adapt to changing situations and circumstances
Ability to work under pressure in flexible and autonomous environment
Willingness to travel
Valid drivers license
Fluency in English (working knowledge of either French or Portuguese will be an added advantage).

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Sciences from the recognized University.

Experience:

The candidate must have a minimum of Three (3) years working experience in an institution relevant to the professional requirements outlined above.

Remuneration:

Position	Average Package per Annum
Job Grade 8	US$ 80,564

Duration:

This assignment is a one year project with possibility of renewal.

Closing date:

Interested applicants should send their CV's, SADC application form, certified copies of educational professional certificates and references not later than 25 March 2011.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Executive Secretary
ATTENTION: Director Human Resources
SADC Secretariat
P/ Bag 0095
Gaborone
BOTSWANA
recruitment@sadc.int

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications should be hand delivered or posted to the above address.
We regret to inform you that only shortlisted applicants will be communicated to.

Attachments:

ELECTORAL OFFICER - ENGLISH.pdf [108647]
ELECTORAL OFFICER - FRENCH.pdf [102663]
ELECTORAL OFFICER - POURTUGUESE.pdf [106082]

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Electoral Officer - The SADC Secretariat