À propos de l’Ifes
L’IFES fait progresser la démocratie pour un avenir meilleur. Nous collaborons avec la société civile, les institutions publiques et le secteur privé pour construire des démocraties résilientes qui répondent aux besoins de tous. En tant que leader mondial de la promotion et de la protection de la démocratie, notre assistance technique et notre recherche appliquée développent des organes électoraux de confiance capables de mener des élections crédibles, des institutions de gouvernance efficaces et responsables, des processus civiques et politiques auxquels tous les individus peuvent participer en toute sécurité et de manière égale, et des moyens innovants par lesquels la technologie et les données peuvent servir positivement les élections et la démocratie. Depuis 1987, l’IFES a travaillé dans plus de 145 pays, des démocraties en développement aux démocraties matures.
Fonction principale/objectif
Le spécialiste principal de l’administration électorale fournira un soutien technique aux institutions clés dans le cadre des activités électorales, notamment le renforcement des capacités, la réforme juridique, les opérations électorales, la résolution des différends électoraux, l’inscription des électeurs, l’inclusion, les communications stratégiques et l’éducation des électeurs.
Brief Description
Technical direction and program implementation:
- Build and foster organizational and technical capacity of electoral management bodies (EMBs), including the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralization, the Election Commission, the Constitutional Court, and the General Elections Directorate.
- Conduct detailed and ongoing assessment of the EMB’s capacity and establish a technical assistance plan based on a proposed election calendar.
- Advise on the general implementation of electoral activities, providing support to improve electoral systems and procedures.
- Serve as the lead expert in the implementation of the electoral integrity management plan.
- Develop and provide advice on training programs on relevant revisions to the electoral laws and regulations.
- Develop an electoral agent training program, including training materials and guidebooks.
- Conduct strategic planning workshops and, using the BRIDGE methodology, lead trainings for members and staff of EMBs as required.
- Facilitate roundtable discussions with EMBs, international stakeholders and other relevant bodies on electoral framework and implementation issues as required.
- Liaise with other election assistance implementers, and the donor and diplomatic community to coordinate activities and maximize the impact of collective technical assistance efforts.
- Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with national counterparts, national and international assistance providers, and democracy and governance organizations and strategic partners.
- Evaluate strategies and activities on an ongoing basis to ensure maximum impact, proactively identifying appropriate next steps.
- Draft activity reports, collect monitoring and evaluation data, and participate in the drafting of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports.
- Other duties as assigned by the Country Director.
Position Scope
Provides broad technical and organizational development expertise to assure successful achievement of goals and objectives. Monitors and evaluates interim results and develops contingency plans if objectives are off track. Demonstrates mastery of electoral administration, with comprehensive knowledge of professional best practices. Uses global/ industry outlook to determine impact on IFES’ strategy. Applies thought leadership and innovations to work approaches.
Decision Making/Problem Solving
Identify risk factors with potential to disrupt achievement of operational goals. Consult with internal and external stakeholders to identify, propose and build consensus around best solutions. Complex decision-making subject to management review.
Supervision Exercised
Provides oversight and management of host country national staff, consultants and field experts, as assigned or delegated by the Country Director, in order to complete the project’s work plan.
Education
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor’s degree required (graduate degree preferred) in a field of study such as political sciences, social sciences, law, development economics, international development, public/business administration, or governance or another relevant field.
Experience
- At least 10 years of relevant work experience directly related to technical assistance for electoral administration, systems and processes in developing countries.
- Extensive experience in election systems and administration, with specific experience in electoral training and capacity-building of EMBs.
- On-site and medium/long-term capacity-building of election administration staff.
- Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong professional and collaborative management skills.
- Extensive experience with implementing electoral cycle projects in post-conflict settings.
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective training materials.
- BRIDGE certification required.
Related Skills or Knowledge: Prior experience working in an international office in a politically sensitive and challenging environment. Strong professional and collaborative skills when working with a team. Ability and skills to promote and inspire effective collaboration between individuals, organizations and networks, demonstrating strong diplomacy skills and cultural and gender sensitivities. Strong consultative, collaborative and participatory way of working. Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communications skills to meet the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the program and to effectively coordinate with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience living and working in West Africa strongly preferred. Knowledge of local/regional politics and development preferred.
Language Skills
Fluency in written and spoken French required, fluency in English preferred.
TRAVEL: As need arises to support the project.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Standard office work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
