Project Associate at The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)

The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) supports citizens’ rights to participate in free and fair elections. Our independent expertise strengthens electoral systems and builds local capacity to deliver sustainable solutions. Since 1987, IFES has worked in over 145 countries – from developing democracies, to mature democracies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Associate Location: Abuja

Job Descriptions

• Assist the Country Director and the Program team in implementing project activities;
• Help monitor the organization’s program implementation;
• Assist in conducting Training of Trainers;
• Contribute to lessons learned sessions for outreach teams and other partners;
• Contribute to the design and preparation of training materials;
• Assist the Country Director and the program team in organizing program activities, including assessments and workshops;
• Take of minutes of program meetings and serve as rapporteur for program events;
• Maintain detailed records of program activities and files on IFES database and cabinet;
• Proper tracking and documentation of political and election related activities in the media;
• Provide input on the design and formulation of new program activities;
• Provide practical arrangements for events coordination on finance and payments to participants;
• Assist in scheduling program meetings with partners and drafting of report of such meetings;
• Advice Country Director or designee ci political/electoral developments and provide recommendations on matters related to the project goals;
• Provide support to International and Local Consultants;
• Assist in the collection and analysis of data for monitoring and evaluation of activities;
• Draft program reports including field trip reports, weekly reports, quarteriy reports and other program reports and work plan;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Governance, Development or related field required.
• Entry-level position
• Must value operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment
• Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness
• Working-level proficiency in Word and Excel
• Report to Project Manager and work with other Program Coordinators
• The ability to remain highly organized while handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Ability to complete tasks with supervision
• Willingness to adhere to all principles of confidentiality

Language Skills:

• Proficiency in English and language required. Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and writing) and presentation skills

Travel:

• Travel may be required.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should forward their typed written Application, current Resume, copies of Certificates and three references to: [email protected] using the "Job title" as subject of the email