Friday, January 21, 2011

Three positions with the International Republican Institute

Three positions with the International Republican Institute

Resident Program Officer
Hargeisa, Somaliland

The International Republican Institute’s Africa Regional Division is currently recruiting a Resident Program Officer. The Resident Program Officer (RPO) is responsible for designing and implementing a strategy for selected IRI programs in Hargeisa, Somaliland.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborate with staff to develop and implement specified programs and activities.  Monitor and report on political and economic developments and media responses.  Assist RCD with management and oversight of local staff.  Assist RCD with monitoring programs to ensure compliance with IRI and donor regulations.  Monitor field program budgets, in collaboration with RCD, to ensure that expenditures remain within budget allocations.  Develop and maintain relationships with donors (USAID, Embassy), similar NGOs, partners and others.  Represent IRI at events and meetings as specified.  Draft contracts and oversee contractual obligations for these programs.  Provide information and text for (and review) specified semi-annual, quarterly and final reports, new proposals and work plans.  Draft Weekly Report to send to DC by COB every Monday.  Other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS: Educational Requirements: Graduate degree preferably in international relations or related field.  Minimum Requirements: 5-10 years professional experience in democratic governance and politics, preferably working directly with legislative bodies or political parties, or equivalent combination.  Strong communication and presentation skills.  Demonstrated ability to effectively direct or participate in complex negotiations with bilateral and/or multilateral government agencies, other donors or relevant audiences.  Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to coordinate and lead the efforts of other professionals to effectively meet program needs.  Experience identifying and analyzing complex problems and developing creative solutions.  Experience with grant management and basic accounting experience necessary to draft and oversee a budget.

Desired Requirements: Experience with NGO management desirable.  Demonstrated experience working with USG funded projects and familiarity with USG regulations and processes preferred.  Demonstrated international experience and familiarity with international political systems and legislative bodies preferred.  Willingness to travel.  Working knowledge of politics, economics, history and culture of countries in Africa preferred.  Performance Measures:  (SMART:  Simple, Measurable, Achievable, Results-oriented, Time bound). An annual work plan with specific SMART performance measures will be developed.

A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, the International Republican Institute (IRI) advances freedom and democracy worldwide by developing political parties, civic institutions, open elections, good governance and the rule of law.  IRI has conducted programs in more than 100 counties and is currently active in 65 countries.

TO APPLY: If interested, please apply through our online application system for consideration http://www.iri.org/join-support/work-us.

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Resident Program Officer
Juba, South Sudan

The International Republican Institute’s Africa Regional Division is currently recruiting a Resident Program Officer. The Resident Program Officer (RPO) is responsible for designing and implementing a strategy for selected IRI programs in Juba, South Sudan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborate with staff to develop and implement specified programs and activities.  Monitor and report on political and economic developments and media responses.  Assist RCD with management and oversight of local staff.  Assist RCD with monitoring programs to ensure compliance with IRI and donor regulations.  Develop and maintain relationships with donors (USAID, Embassy), similar NGOs, local partners and others.  Represent IRI at events and meetings as specified.  Provide information and text for (and review) specified semi-annual, quarterly and final reports, new proposals and work plans.  Draft Weekly Report to send to DC by COB every Monday.  Conduct trainings, technical assistance and consultations with local partners.  Other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS: Educational Requirements: Undergraduate degree in political science, international relations or related field. Graduate degree in international relations or related field desirable.  Minimum Requirements: 5-7 years professional experience in democratic governance and politics, preferably working directly with legislative bodies or political parties, or equivalent combination.  Strong communication and presentation skills.  Demonstrated ability to effectively direct or participate in complex negotiations with bilateral and/or multilateral government agencies, other donors or relevant audiences.  Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to coordinate and lead the efforts of other professionals to effectively meet program needs.  Experience identifying and analyzing complex problems and developing creative solutions.  Basic experience with grant management and accounting.

Desired Requirements: Experience with NGO management desirable. Demonstrated experience working with USG funded projects and familiarity with USG regulations and processes preferred.  Demonstrated international experience and familiarity with international political systems and legislative bodies preferred.  Willingness to travel.  Working knowledge of politics, economics, history and culture of countries in Africa and Sudan preferred.  Performance Measures:  (SMART:  Simple, Measurable, Achievable, Results-oriented, Time bound). An annual work plan with specific SMART performance measures will be developed.

 A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, the International Republican Institute (IRI) advances freedom and democracy worldwide by developing political parties, civic institutions, open elections, good governance and the rule of law.  IRI has conducted programs in more than 100 counties and is currently active in 65 countries.

TO APPLY: If interested, please apply through our online application system for consideration http://www.iri.org/join-support/work-us.

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Long Term Observer
Nigeria

The Africa division at the International Republican Institute (IRI) is currently recruiting for Long Term Observers (LTOs) in Nigeria in the lead up to the April 2011 national elections. The LTOs will work closely with IRI’s election coordinator, under the supervision of the Resident Country Director and Regional Director. The LTOs will closely monitor political developments related to the 2011 elections. Responsibilities include drafting regular region-specific reports for IRI as needed, on topics such as, but not limited to, the state of political party/ candidate campaigns, civil society activity, preparedness of electoral commission, and participation of marginalized groups. These reports will contribute to both IRI’s pre-election briefing as well as the final election report.

The LTOs will also be responsible for making logistical preparations for members of IRI’s Short Term Observation (STO) delegation.  LTOs will need to be able to locate polling centers, devise election day deployment plans, identify suitable accommodation and assist the preparation of briefings for STOs.  IRI will provide accommodation while in country and roundtrip economy airfare to Nigeria for all LTOs.

REQUIREMENTS: Proven ability to demonstrate cultural understanding and sensitivity and to exercise sound, independent judgment in politically-sensitive environments; Ability to work in a stressful environment under field conditions, including long hours; Freedom from concurrent commitments that could produce conflict of interest with the election observation mission; Preparedness to read and write briefing materials, understand procedural instructions and complete election observation forms accurately; Written and spoken English language fluency; Political and cultural knowledge of Nigeria and the greater West Africa region is desirable; Willingness to follow and understand security operating procedures; Ability to withstand difficult living and working conditions.  Preference will be given to those with prior experience observing or administering elections, which may include working or volunteering in a polling station as either an observer or administrator.  Job Duration: March 1- April 30, 2011, subject to change.

TO APPLY: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until February 7, 2011.   Please include references in application.  If interested please send cover letter with résumé to: AfricaJobs@iri.org for consideration.  About us: A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, the International Republican Institute (IRI) advances freedom and democracy worldwide by developing political parties, civic institutions, open elections, good governance and the rule of law. IRI is active in more than 65 counties with offices in 44 countries.

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