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Duties and responsibilities
- Develop and refine domestic observation methodologies, protocols, and tools for monitoring partners’ engagement in electoral processes.
- Ensure the adherence to international and African/Regional standards and best practices in domestic election observation and Human Rights monitoring activities.
- Organize training programs and pre-and post-election reviews for domestic observers, ensuring they are well-versed in observation techniques and complement with codes of conduct, and data collection methods.
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to observers and human rights monitors throughout the observation period.
- Coordinate the deployment of domestic observers to polling stations and relevant electoral events.
- Follow up timely reporting of observation findings.
- Identify, establish, and nurture partnerships with sub-regional and national Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to collaborate on observation initiatives.
- Facilitate joint training sessions, workshops, and capacity-building activities with partner CSOs and other partners.
- Analyse observation data, prepare comprehensive summary reports, and disseminate findings to relevant stakeholders, including CSOs, government agencies, the public and NEBE.
- Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of observation reports.
- Engage with CSOs when advocating for electoral reforms, and inclusion in electoral processes.
- Ensure domestic observation activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards and in the case of human rights monitoring with the MOU signed with EHRC and other partners.
- Uphold the principles of impartiality, transparency, and integrity in all observation-related activities.
- Provide technical assistance and support to CSO partners to enhance their capacity in election observation.
- Organize workshops, seminars, and knowledge-sharing sessions with CSOs, EHRC and other partners.
About You
Education and Work Experience:
- Masters or BA degree in Social science, Sociology, Psychology, Law, Management, Public administration and development management, political science and in other related areas.
- 5 years and masters or 7 years and bachelor in experience in the CSO environment is a plus
Training
- Planning, Implementing, monitoring and evaluation as well as proper management of available resources
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of international standards and best practices in election observation, human rights monitoring and civic engagement.
- Strong networking and partnership-building skills with a focus on collaboration with Civil Society Organizations.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and present findings effectively.
- Commitment to democratic principles, human rights, and civic participation
Know-How (Skills) (Technical competencies):
- Know how to perform analysis and interpretation of data
- Know how to think strategically and devise long term strategies
- Good writing skills and ability to synthesize.
- Resource mobilization & allocation and project management skills
- Ability to manage time
- Relationship building and communication
- Persuasion
Behavioral competencies:
- Adaptability/ flexibility
- Customer orientation
- Persistence
- Basic computer office application, ICT and operational social media utilization
Mandatory Requirement
- Not Member of a Political Party
Required Skills
- Analytical skills
- Communication
How To Apply
INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO SEND NON-RETURNABLE:
- Application letter that explains why you fit for the post and updated CV, and Three work related referees;
- Application letter & resume should be saved by full name of Applicants.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further screening.
- Those who are interested can only apply through the attached link
- https://nebe-election.org/apply within 10 days from this announcement.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply!