Country: South Africa
Organization: International Foundation for Election Systems
Theme: Education
Job years of
experience: 0-3 years
From International
Foundation for Election Systems
Closing date: 15 Mar
2013
Study Tour Coordinator-South Africa (Locals ONLY) Location: South Africa
Division: Program Management Status: Consultant Position Number: C13:06
Project Description: IFES will facilitate the participation
of Egyptian election practitioners in a study visit to the Electoral Commission
of South Africa (IEC) in mid to late March 2013. The objective of the study
tour is to expose participants to the workings of an independent election
management body as Egypt
transitions to independent election administration. IFES envisages sending ten
representatives from various state organs with various election related
responsibilities, including the Higher Judicial Elections Commission, the
Ministry of State for Administrative Development, the Ministry of Interior and
the Ministry of Justice.
Job Responsibilities:
·
Under the direction and supervision of the Chief
of Party and Deputy Chief of Party, the Study Tour Coordinator will fulfill the
following duties:
•
Facilitate coordination between IFES and the IEC to set
up study visit meetings on election operations, election procedures, the
structure and functions of the IEC and the use of Geographic Information
Systems by the IEC;
•
Facilitate coordination between IFES and the IEC to set
up site visits, such as to election institutions and other relevant locations
as requested by IFES;
•
Prepare all logistics of the study visit, including hotel
reservations, transportation to and from the airport in South Africa,
transportation to and from meeting sites, and booking of meeting venues, as
needed;
Qualifications:
• BA in international
relations or related field preferred;
• 2+ years of relevant
experience in democracy and governance work;
• Knowledge of political processes, election systems,
institutions in South Africa;
• Familiarity and
experience working with the IEC and relevant electoral institutions in South Africa;
• Experience in
organizing logistical arrangements;
• Strong
communicator, both verbally and in writing;
• Fluent in written
and spoken English, Arabic preferred;
• High level of
attention to details in all aspects of work To Apply: You must go to
http:www.ifes.org/ to the Careers section and apply online. Applications are
only accepted in this way. Make sure you upload all papers together (ie. cover
letter and application, etc.). Resumes are only reviewed and accepted if
submitted through our careers page.
Job ID: #556138
How to apply:
To Apply: You must go to http:www.ifes.org/ to the Careers
section and apply online. Applications are only accepted in this way. Make sure
you upload all papers together (ie. cover letter and application, etc.).
Resumes are only reviewed and accepted if submitted through our careers page.
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