South Sudan | Electoral Management Advisor

Closing date: 30 Jul 2012
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International Foundation for Election Systems

Electoral Management Advisor- South Sudan

Location: Sudan, Juba

Division: Program Management

Status: International Full Time

Position Number: 12:140

Project Description: The Electoral Management Advisor will provide technical assistance and consultation to the members and staff of the National Elections Commission (NEC) of South Sudan and related electoral institutions. Position responsibilities include establishing the administrative and regulatory foundation of a newly established election management body (EMB). The Electoral Management Advisor will provide guidance and mentorship to EMB management while building the capacity to administer, plan, and prepare for electoral events. Similar assistance may be provided to the Abyei Area Referendum Commission (AARC) if this institution is formed to carry-out pending referendum activities. The position is based in Juba with travel to the ten states as necessary. Job Responsibilities: Building and fostering managerial and administrative capacity in the new EMB. Evaluating EMB capacity in organizational areas and identifying limitations and opportunities for technical capacity-building activities. Establishing technical development plans based on the electoral calendar and prioritizing areas for technical assistance.

Developing training programs for the Commissioners and management team, including workshops; study tours; and research on comparative electoral systems, structures, regulations, and procedures. Developing methodologies for establishing an EMB training department and building internal capacity of EMB officers; recommending and contributing to electoral training programs. Providing international comparative perspectives to procedural and policy-related matters. Facilitating roundtable discussions with EMB officers, international advisors, and other relevant bodies on electoral and referendum framework issues. Advising on the general implementation of electoral and referendum activities, such as voter registration and exhibition, candidate nomination, polling and counting, results aggregation, and complaints and appeals. Developing and maintaining constructive working relationships with national counterparts, national and international assistance providers, and democracy and governance organizations and strategic partners. Contributing to weekly activity reports and providing quarterly updates to internal performance monitoring and evaluation reporting. Preparing and submitting a final report detailing the activities, results, deliverables, and recommendations achieved at the conclusion of assignment. Performing other technical assistance duties as assigned by the Country Director.

Qualifications: Post Graduate degree with at least five years of experience in international electoral assistance, electoral operations, democracy and governance, or a related professional field. Proven knowledge of and experience with electoral systems, EMB operations, and associated electoral administration processes. Program design and project management experience. Ability to support program team members and mentor national counterparts. Ability to work well with minimal supervision, plan activities, and meet deadlines. Strong professional and collaborative skills when working with a team. Familiarity with international community; ability to manage and develop local relationships. Strong oral and written communication skills in English; comfortable with public speaking and presentations. Competency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Familiarity with political, economic, and social issues in Africa; prior experience working in Sudan/South Sudan would be an asset. To Apply: You must go to http:www.ifes.org/ to the Careers section and apply online. Applications are only accepted in this way. Make sure you upload all papers together (ie. cover letter and application, etc.).

How to apply:

To Apply: You must go to http:www.ifes.org/ to the Careers section and apply online. Applications are only accepted in this way. Make sure you upload all papers together (ie. cover letter and application, etc.).