INTERNATIONAL EXPERT DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND POLITICAL PARTIES)LOCATION: Abuja, NIGERIA
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 08-Jul-11
TYPE OF CONTRACT: FTA International
POST LEVEL: P-4
LANGUAGES REQUIRED: English
STARTING DATE: (Date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Aug-2011
DURATION OF INITIAL CONTRACT: One Year REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION:
• Advanced university degree (Masters or Phd) related to democratic governance and development, such as Law, Political Science, and other social sciences.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of 7 years of experience in planning and implementing National Assembly and Political Party activities in relation to electoral reforms and democratic process;
Work experience in democratic governance, including electoral issues, dealing with: (a) policy dialogue and advisory work; (b) leadership and management of research and analysis; (c) design and execution of capacity development programmes; (d) project management, including the leadership of multi-disciplinary expert teams, preferably funded by development partners (UN or other); and (e) promotion of stakeholder/community awareness of and participation in democratic governance.;
A good understanding of the social, economic, political and historical trends underpinning African and, ideally, Nigerian governance and electoral processes;
Skills in training, process facilitation, strategic planning, and partnership-building; www.nigerianbestforum.com
• Ability to prepare high quality policy briefs, analytical reports, and technical research reflecting global good practice in democratic governance;
Excellent PC user skills: word processing, spreadsheets, databases and web-based research;
Ability to travel within Nigeria and overseas; www.nigerianbestforum.com
Proven track record of advising, organizing and supervising public awareness activities partnering with democratic organizations capacity-building projects;
Excellent knowledge of election procedures and frameworks;
Ability to work harmoniously with people from different cultural backgrounds;
Familiarity with the democratic landscape in Nigeria.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Strong skills in written communications in English particularly in preparing issue-based papers or reports;
Excellent spoken English is also required.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.\
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: 08-Jul-11
TYPE OF CONTRACT: FTA International
POST LEVEL: P-4
LANGUAGES REQUIRED: English
STARTING DATE: (Date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Aug-2011
DURATION OF INITIAL CONTRACT: One Year REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION:
• Advanced university degree (Masters or Phd) related to democratic governance and development, such as Law, Political Science, and other social sciences.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of 7 years of experience in planning and implementing National Assembly and Political Party activities in relation to electoral reforms and democratic process;
Work experience in democratic governance, including electoral issues, dealing with: (a) policy dialogue and advisory work; (b) leadership and management of research and analysis; (c) design and execution of capacity development programmes; (d) project management, including the leadership of multi-disciplinary expert teams, preferably funded by development partners (UN or other); and (e) promotion of stakeholder/community awareness of and participation in democratic governance.;
A good understanding of the social, economic, political and historical trends underpinning African and, ideally, Nigerian governance and electoral processes;
Skills in training, process facilitation, strategic planning, and partnership-building; www.nigerianbestforum.com
• Ability to prepare high quality policy briefs, analytical reports, and technical research reflecting global good practice in democratic governance;
Excellent PC user skills: word processing, spreadsheets, databases and web-based research;
Ability to travel within Nigeria and overseas; www.nigerianbestforum.com
Proven track record of advising, organizing and supervising public awareness activities partnering with democratic organizations capacity-building projects;
Excellent knowledge of election procedures and frameworks;
Ability to work harmoniously with people from different cultural backgrounds;
Familiarity with the democratic landscape in Nigeria.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Strong skills in written communications in English particularly in preparing issue-based papers or reports;
Excellent spoken English is also required.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.\
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