Project Associate - Nigeria at International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)

Position Number: 22:007
Division: Program Management
Status: Local National Employee

Primary Function / Purpose

• The Project Associate will provide office administrative and operation support to the IFES-Nigeria field office.

Job Responsibilities
Major Duties and Responsibilities:      

• Assist Country Director / Deputy 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.
• Advise 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 minutes of program meetings and to 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.
• Travel outside of Abuja for project activities as required.

Position Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Governance, Development or related field required.

Experience & Skills:

• The ability to remain organized while handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Ability to complete tasks with supervision.
• Excellent communication skills in order to be able to work with IFES program and administrative staff to identify and resolve issues.
• 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 MS Word and Excel.

Language Skills:  

• Proficiency in English. 

Travel:  

• Travel may be required.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Standard office work environment.  
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.