Background
The Democratization Programme focuses its work on core elements of democratic society, which includes strengthening good governance standards at national and local levels, strengthening the civil society sector and is active on the issue of displaced persons, integration of the Roma population, gender equality including greater representation of women. The Programme includes component on promotion and protection of environmental security.
Responsibilities
- Manages the Democratization Programme, including annual strategic planning and budgeting, programming and evaluation and administration, as well as leading and overseeing the work of the Democratization Programme staff
- Liaises with governmental, non-governmental and international organizations active in sectors relevant to the Democratization Programme to gather information and ensures appropriate field level co-operation
- Maintains appropriate liaison with other departments ensuring that internal communication and information exchange are facilitated
- Provides timely and accurate advice to the HoM and other senior level management team member on all aspects relevant to the implementation and future planning of the Programme
- Provides expertise and information on the planning and project presentation issues to help maximize funding and support from the international community
- Prepares speeches, policy papers and briefing materials
- Participates in meetings of intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations active in the field of promoting democracy, as well as seminars, colloquia and workshops as required
- Carries out public speaking engagements when required
- Supervises 6 national staff
- Performs other duties as required.
Requirements
- University education in political sciences, social sciences, international relations, public policy, law or equivalent professional experience
- Work experience in either public administration, relevant international organizations, civic associations (including NGOs), political parties/affairs, or economic and political development
- Demonstrable organizational, communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Experience in project management
- Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience
Deadline: 02 September 2013
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