Kenya: Electoral Management Specialist-Kenya (expats only) (IFES)

Organization: International Foundation for Electoral Systems

Country: Kenya

Closing date: 29 Jan 2016

Electoral Management Specialist-Kenya (expats only)

Location: Kenya, Nairobi

Division: Program Management

Status: International Full Time

Position Number: 15:256

Project Description:

The Electoral Management Specialist will support key institutions in election activities including election observation, legal framework, strategic communications, and voter education.

Job Responsibilities:

· Build and foster capacity and leadership of Election Commission

· Detailed assessment of the EMB’s capacity and establishment of a technical assistance plan, based on proposed election calendar and identification and prioritization of areas for assistance;

· Develop and provide advice on training programs on relevant revisions to the electoral laws and regulations;

· Development of an electoral agent training program and development and provision of training materials and guidebooks;

· Advise on the general implementation of electoral activities, providing support to improve electoral systems and procedures; Developing and maintaining constructive working relationships with national counterparts, national and international assistance providers, and democracy and governance organizations and strategic partners

· Develop and maintain constructive working relationship with the diplomatic community, international and national assistance providers, and program partners

· Actively seek the integration of the elections component with other components of the program related to good governance, decentralization and peace-building;

· Provide necessary technical support to CSO partner to develop work plans and messages for public awareness activities;

· Facilitation of dialogue between political actors and implementers of voter education campaigns;

· Conduct strategic planning workshops and trainings for members and staff of EMBs;

· Facilitate roundtable discussions with EMBs, international advisors and other relevant bodies on electoral framework and implementation issues

Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in a related field preferred; Bachelor’s required;

· At least 6 years of relevant work experience directly related to technical assistance for electoral systems and processes;

· Extensive experience in election systems and administration, with specific experience in electoral training and capacity-building of Electoral Management Bodies (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;

· On-site and medium/long-term capacity-building of election commission and election administration staff highly preferred

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.). Resumes are only reviewed and accepted if submitted through our careers page.