UNDP is committed to
achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.
Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with
disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated
with the strictest confidence.
Location : Abuja, NIGERIA
Application Deadline : 20-Aug-13
Additional Category Democratic Governance
Type of Contract : Service Contract
Post Level : SB-5
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected
candidate is expected to start)
01-Oct-2013
Duration of Initial Contract
: Initial duration of one year
(with possibility of renewal)
Required Skills and
Experience
Education:
Advanced university degree
(Masters) related to democratic governance and development, such as political
science, law, economics or any other social sciences.
Experience:
Progressively responsible
work experience of at least 8 years in electoral processes, including electoral
management and support, dealing with: (a) policy and technical advisory work;(b) involvement in research,
analysis, publication and/or advocacy in the democratic-electoral governance
field; (c) design and execution of capacity development programmes related to
elections; (d) electoral project management, including execution of electoral
assistance projects preferably funded by development partners (UN or other);
and (e) promotion of stakeholder/community awareness of and participation in
democratic governance preferably with a focus on electoral matters;
Profound knowledge of the
political and electoral landscape in Nigeria including the key challenges
facing the country’s political and electoral processes. Relevant experience
based on work in a developing and democratizing country including a
post-conflict context will be an added advantage;
Strong experience in
training, process facilitation, strategic planning, and partnership-building
related to electoral processes;
Proven ability to prepare
high quality policy briefs, analytical reports, and technical research
reflecting global good practice in elections;
Excellent PC user skills:
word processing, spreadsheets, databases and web-based research;
Other requirement:
Ability to travel within
Nigeria and overseas.
Language Requirements:
Strong skills in written
communications in English particularly in preparing issue-based papers or
reports. Excellent spoken English is also required.
Experience: 8 year(s)
Course of Study: Not
Specified
Required Grade: Not Specified
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