Supports country staff, program officers, senior program manager and the regional director in the day-to-day activities and support in the planning, designing and implementing programs related to strengthening political parties civic organizations, election bodies, local government and legislatures.
Responsibilities:
Under close supervision of a program officer, senior program manager or other individual in authority within the team provides administrative and logistical support
Under close supervision and direction, contributes to writing and reporting of various documents specific to the team and/or region.
Under close supervision, creates initial drafts of budgets; and monitors program budgets
Participates in program support and conducts research on programs
Trains and supervises interns on tasks
Provides administrative support for proposal production and work plan formulation; takes part in strategic and work plan discussions
Attends meetings in keep up to date on the latest information on team,region,or partners
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in International Relations, Political Science or a related field; graduate degree preferred.
Demonstrated coursework and/or internships in international development, community organizing, political campaigning, organizational development, legislative affairs or related subject.
Experience living/working/traveling overseas preferred
Good interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff, U.S. and foreign government personnel and NGO community
Good oral and written communication skills to effectively present information and respond to questions
Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs
Working knowledge of basic budget and accounting procedures
Ability and willingness to travel to regional locations, which are often remote and difficult to reach
Interest in and knowledge of regional political environment and people
Political analysis skills
Language may be a requirement depending on the team and/or program they will be supporting.
Ability to effectively articulate NDI mission statements and program/project initiatives
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
Ability to apply discretion and maintain confidential information
Ability to apply discretion and maintain confidential information
Please apply directly at:
Closing date: 11 Jul 2011 — National Democratic Institute
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