Deadline: Not specified

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is seeking to fill the position of Deputy Country Director/Head of Programmes.

IFES advances democracy for a better future by collaborating with civil society, public institutions, and the private sector to build resilient democracies that deliver for all.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to election institutions in all aspects of the electoral process as identified and included in the programme description
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with key interlocutors, including but not limited to, the electoral commission, civil society, donors, and democracy and governance implementers
• Oversee project operations, including work planning and implementation logistics, ensuring coordination among operations and programme staff
• Liaise with other election assistance implementers, the donor, and diplomatic community to coordinate activities and maximise the impact of collective technical assistance efforts
• Produce high-level analyses and outputs, such as articles, briefings, and programmatic reports on key electoral and policy issues in Nigeria
• Ensure high-quality programmatic reporting, including quarterly and annual programmatic reports to the donor
• Strategise and contribute to IFES Nigeria’s technical and programmatic assessments
• Lead annual work plan development
• Evaluate strategies and activities on an ongoing basis to ensure maximum impact, proactively identifying appropriate next steps
• When called upon by the country director, represent IFES at meetings and events, including conferences with stakeholders
• In conjunction with IFES Nigeria staff, support the organisation of workshops, trainings and meetings related to the electoral process in line with the overall framework of the SEAT project
• Oversee human resources by providing general supervision and mentoring of local field staff, including ensuring completion of annual performance appraisals, supporting staff development and other management issues
• In coordination with IFES/headquarters and country director, assist in the identification, recruitment, and hiring of in-country office staff, as well as local and international technical consultants
• Collaborate closely with IFES staff and consultants to ensure IFES work is carried out in a timely, coordinated, and professional manner
• Carry out other relevant tasks as requested

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Law, Development Studies,
• Ten years, minimum, of progressively responsible experience in the successful implementation of international development activities in the democracy and election sector
• Extensive knowledge of all technical aspects of the electoral process
• Demonstrated experience and exceptional training and facilitation skills (BRIDGE accreditation preferred)
• Exceptional communication skills with strong ability to deliberate complex political issues and build consensus
• Extensive knowledge of the political environment and players in Nigeria
• Ability to remain highly organised while handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Ability to initiate, conceptualise and complete complex tasks with limited supervision
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent writing and reporting skills
• Willingness to adhere to all principles of confidentiality and impartiality
• Experience working in international organisations and a politically sensitive and challenging environment
• Ability to show initiative and good judgment

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