International IDEA is an intergovernmental organization that supports sustainable democracy worldwide. Its objective is to strengthen democratic institutions and processes. International IDEA is currently advertising the position of 'Programme Officer - Democracy and Governance', to be based in South Africa.
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance — International IDEA is an intergovernmental organization that supports sustainable democracy worldwide. Its objective is to strengthen democratic institutions and processes. International IDEA acts as a catalyst for democracy building by providing knowledge resources, policy proposals and supporting democratic reforms in response to specific national requests. It works together with policy makers, governments, UN organizations and agencies and regional organizations engaged in the field of democracy building.
International IDEA’s notable areas of expertise are: electoral processes, political parties, constitution-building processes, democracy and gender and democracy assessments. International IDEA works worldwide. It is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has offices in Brussels, New York, Latin America, Africa and Asia.
Programme Officer, Democracy and Governance
Main functions of the post:
* To provide expert advice, inputs and assistance with activities, projects and events relating to Democracy and Governance in Africa with special focus on elections; * To conceptualise and implement projects relating to the Africa Programme and any other project within Africa on governance and democracy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the immediate supervision of the Regional Director, Africa and the Middle East, the incumbent performs the following duties: * Supports the democratic reform agenda specifically, the constitutional reform process, the support to political participation and national reconciliation process in the Region; * Liaises and works with all relevant local, national and international governmental and non-governmental actors; * Provides periodic updates on the political developments in the region; * Liaises and networks with Member States and IDEA partner organisations in the field; * Participates and contributes to the Africa programme and team activities as well as to the institutional consolidation of International IDEA; * Advises the Regional Director for Africa and Middle East, on all matters pertaining to the democratisation process in Africa and to keep abreast of developments in the region; * Provides support to democracy and governance assessment and measurement tools and methodology; * Actively integrates the inclusion of a gender perspective in all programming activities; * Carries out other duties as assigned by the Regional Director or any person designated by him/her.
Qualifications and skills
Level and type of formal education: * University degree in Political Science, Law, Human Rights, Development or equivalent.
Professional experience: * Minimum of five (5) years experience working within the field of democracy support or governance and preferably within election processes in one or several international organizations; * Relevant field experience in any one of International IDEA's focus regions Latin America, Africa, Asia or the Arab World preferably in the areas of elections, political parties, democracy and governance would be an asset.
Functional competencies: * Good level of political maturity, personal initiative and creativity; * Possess knowledge of major international trends and development in the field of Elections; * Ability to relate to and influence senior policy makers, Member States’ representatives etc; * Excellent analytical, drafting and problem solving skills; * Good organisational skills and efficiency-driven perspective; * Excellent negotiation, advocacy and communication skills, including public speaking, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences; * Good sense of initiative, ability to set priorities and work under pressure with accuracy and dedication; * Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas and to transfer knowledge and skills. * Ability to provide inputs for conceptualising strategies and designing programmes of work; * Relevant working knowledge of democracy and governance assessment and measurement tools and methodologies; * Ability to build and maintain broad networks of partners; * Ability to work both independently, with minimum supervision and in teams; * Excellent interpersonal skills; * High analytical capacity; * Ability to operate effectively in a multi-cultural environment and be Gender-sensitive.
Work relationships: * Ability to appreciate diversity and work as part of a team in such an environment; * Ongoing collaborative contact with International IDEA offices (sub regional, regional and HQ); * Liaises with partners and donors and coordinates fundraising proposals, budgets and contracts.
Supervisory responsibilities: * Supervision and management of Assistant Programme Officers and consultants working in his/her programmes, and on occasion interns/fellows.
Language skills: * English: Fluent written and oral * Other: Any other widely spoken language in an International IDEA priority region would also be an asset.
Computer skills: * Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, databases, internet and web search tools.
Criteria for Professional Performance
The incumbent of this post is expected to act according to a set of principles when carrying out her/his responsibilities as appropriate to their role, display the following characteristics:
1. Be a Facilitator of Change
2. Get Results/ Be Accountable and Proactive
3. Lead by Example
4. Be a Model of Integrity
5. Celebrate Diversity
6. Be a Team Worker/Builder
7. Strive for Success and Excellence
8. Plan and Organize Terms of Contract: Level VI Post. Two (2) Year Fixed Term Appointment.
Deadline for Applications: Applications should be submitted no later than 16 January 2011.
International IDEA is an equal opportunity employer which seeks to further diversify its staff in terms of gender, culture and nationality.
International IDEA is an intergovernmental organization that supports sustainable democracy worldwide. Its objective is to strengthen democratic institutions and processes. International IDEA is currently advertising the position of 'Programme Officer - Democracy and Governance', to be based in South Africa.
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance — International IDEA is an intergovernmental organization that supports sustainable democracy worldwide. Its objective is to strengthen democratic institutions and processes. International IDEA acts as a catalyst for democracy building by providing knowledge resources, policy proposals and supporting democratic reforms in response to specific national requests. It works together with policy makers, governments, UN organizations and agencies and regional organizations engaged in the field of democracy building.
International IDEA’s notable areas of expertise are: electoral processes, political parties, constitution-building processes, democracy and gender and democracy assessments. International IDEA works worldwide. It is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has offices in Brussels, New York, Latin America, Africa and Asia.
Programme Officer, Democracy and Governance
Main functions of the post:
* To provide expert advice, inputs and assistance with activities, projects and events relating to Democracy and Governance in Africa with special focus on elections; * To conceptualise and implement projects relating to the Africa Programme and any other project within Africa on governance and democracy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the immediate supervision of the Regional Director, Africa and the Middle East, the incumbent performs the following duties: * Supports the democratic reform agenda specifically, the constitutional reform process, the support to political participation and national reconciliation process in the Region; * Liaises and works with all relevant local, national and international governmental and non-governmental actors; * Provides periodic updates on the political developments in the region; * Liaises and networks with Member States and IDEA partner organisations in the field; * Participates and contributes to the Africa programme and team activities as well as to the institutional consolidation of International IDEA; * Advises the Regional Director for Africa and Middle East, on all matters pertaining to the democratisation process in Africa and to keep abreast of developments in the region; * Provides support to democracy and governance assessment and measurement tools and methodology; * Actively integrates the inclusion of a gender perspective in all programming activities; * Carries out other duties as assigned by the Regional Director or any person designated by him/her.
Qualifications and skills
Level and type of formal education: * University degree in Political Science, Law, Human Rights, Development or equivalent.
Professional experience: * Minimum of five (5) years experience working within the field of democracy support or governance and preferably within election processes in one or several international organizations; * Relevant field experience in any one of International IDEA's focus regions Latin America, Africa, Asia or the Arab World preferably in the areas of elections, political parties, democracy and governance would be an asset.
Functional competencies: * Good level of political maturity, personal initiative and creativity; * Possess knowledge of major international trends and development in the field of Elections; * Ability to relate to and influence senior policy makers, Member States’ representatives etc; * Excellent analytical, drafting and problem solving skills; * Good organisational skills and efficiency-driven perspective; * Excellent negotiation, advocacy and communication skills, including public speaking, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences; * Good sense of initiative, ability to set priorities and work under pressure with accuracy and dedication; * Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas and to transfer knowledge and skills. * Ability to provide inputs for conceptualising strategies and designing programmes of work; * Relevant working knowledge of democracy and governance assessment and measurement tools and methodologies; * Ability to build and maintain broad networks of partners; * Ability to work both independently, with minimum supervision and in teams; * Excellent interpersonal skills; * High analytical capacity; * Ability to operate effectively in a multi-cultural environment and be Gender-sensitive.
Work relationships: * Ability to appreciate diversity and work as part of a team in such an environment; * Ongoing collaborative contact with International IDEA offices (sub regional, regional and HQ); * Liaises with partners and donors and coordinates fundraising proposals, budgets and contracts.
Supervisory responsibilities: * Supervision and management of Assistant Programme Officers and consultants working in his/her programmes, and on occasion interns/fellows.
Language skills: * English: Fluent written and oral * Other: Any other widely spoken language in an International IDEA priority region would also be an asset.
Computer skills: * Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, databases, internet and web search tools.
Criteria for Professional Performance
The incumbent of this post is expected to act according to a set of principles when carrying out her/his responsibilities as appropriate to their role, display the following characteristics:
1. Be a Facilitator of Change
2. Get Results/ Be Accountable and Proactive
3. Lead by Example
4. Be a Model of Integrity
5. Celebrate Diversity
6. Be a Team Worker/Builder
7. Strive for Success and Excellence
8. Plan and Organize Terms of Contract: Level VI Post. Two (2) Year Fixed Term Appointment.
Deadline for Applications: Applications should be submitted no later than 16 January 2011.
International IDEA is an equal opportunity employer which seeks to further diversify its staff in terms of gender, culture and nationality.