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SENIOR ELECTION PLANNING SPECIALIST - IRAQ

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About IFES:

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.

Project Description:

Since September 2003, IFES has assisted, advised, and supported Iraq’s electoral and legislative authorities in the preparation, organization, and administration of elections and referenda. With the Elections Support Project, IFES will continue to provide assistance to the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) through strengthening its strategic planning monitoring and evaluation capacity, as well as its internal management processes and systems, and through improving IHEC’s capacity to manage external affairs with key electoral stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical assistance to the IHEC, through advice and assistance to the relevant IHEC divisions in the operational planning and implementation of electoral activities;
  • Work with the IHEC Operations Division and other actors to develop the operational plans of electoral activities including voter registration, elections and/or referenda; provide advice, assistance and coordination with regards to general operational planning within the IHEC;
  • Provide support in the development of capacity-building activities with the IHEC and GEOs on relevant activities;
  • Work with the COP to plan and implement comprehensive strategic planning activities for the IHEC;
  • Assist the COP and DCOP in the coordination of the activities of all other technical staff and consultants working with the IHEC;
  • Assist in the preparation of work plans, progress reports, M&E data and reports, and other documentation or reports as required;
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master's Degree in Political Science, Public Administration or related field;
  • Minimum of 7 years experience with election administration;
  • Demonstrated operational planning and implementation experience;
  • Proven track record with democracy and governance programming in developing countries;
    Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation;
  • Familiarity with political, economic, and social issues in Iraq and the region and ability to work in a post conflict environment;
  • Experience organizing and leading trainings;
  • Fluency in English (oral and written) required;
  • Familiarity with the Middle East region highly preferred;
  • Arabic language skills highly desirable;
  • Excellent interpersonal and mentoring skills;
  • Strong diplomatic and negotiating skills;
  • Ability to detect problems and produce acceptable solutions.

Applying:

Applications will be accepted online only, through the IFES website. To apply visit our careers website athttp://www.ifes.org/About/Careers.aspx . Then follow the instructions on how to upload your resume and answer prescreening questions. A cover letter is welcome and can be placed in the applicant notes section.

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