SENIOR DEMOCRATIZATION OFFICER ( VACANCY NUMBER: VNKOSS01563 )

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
   - Advanced degree in a relevant field
   - Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience


Responsibilities

   - Liaises with the Head of Regional Office/Senior Human Rights Officer on all monitoring activities in the area of responsibility. Performs
     specific monitoring tasks in relation to local Good Governance, Human Rights and other issues as assigned
   - In close co-operation with the Head of Regional Office/Senior Human Rights Officer, supervises eight (8) staff in the Regional Office as
     assigned
   - Executes and supervises the implementation of monitoring instructions received from the Department in close co-operation with the Head
     of Regional Office/Senior Human Rights Officer
   - Compiles regular reports on activities of all staff of the Department located in the RO, and submits those reports to the Head of Regional
     Office/Senior Human Rights Officer and to the relevant staff of the Department; drafts spot reports on request of the Head of Regional
     Office/Senior Human Rights Officer or Department
   - Ensures close co-ordination and co-operation with Field Co-ordination in Department to ensure fair utilisation of capacities in the field
      responds to requests of the Department and ensures realization of tasking requested by programmatic Sections
   - Facilitates the work of other professional and support staff of the Department in the RO
   - Assists and co-ordinates the implementation of projects in the field
   - Performs other duties as assigned

Deadline: 3 December 2013

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