Closing Date: Friday, 15 March 2013
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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.
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.
