Project Associate at International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)

Job Description:

• Assist 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 Country Director and the program team in organizing program activities, including assessments and workshops;
• Assist in scheduling program meetings with partners and drafting of report of such meetings;
• Advice Country Director or designee on 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, quarterly reports and other program reports and work plan;
• 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;

Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in governance, development or related field required.
• Entry level position
• 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
• 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

Language Skills:
Proficiency in English and language required. Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and writing) and presentation skills
Travel:
Travel may be required.