Job vacancy for Consultant, Elections Results Management Expert

Efforts on the electoral cycle reinforce national efforts to build the norms, practices, mechanisms and institutions that can foster active citizenship and stronger democratic accountability, in keeping with the stated objectives of Government policy. The project provides technical assistance to the Independent National Electoral Commission and the State Independent Electoral Commissions. In addition, the project works with civil society and other democratic institutions to help them maximize public participation and confidence in the outcome of elections.
Under the strategic direction of the Project Director, and working in close coordination with INEC, the International Elections Results Management Consultant will support the achievement of the results outlined in the Elections Strategic Plan, that relate to the work on the preliminary results transmission and support to INEC component of the project.
Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relation with INEC in the area of results transmission and management;
• Preparation of activities, financial and human resources needed for creating a system for transmission of preliminary results and capacity building to support INEC in relation to the 2011 elections;
• Monitor the implementation of this component of the programme and to provide detailed narrative and financial reports when due;
• Undertake Needs Assessment missions with regard to preliminary results transmission and management in the country.

Requirements

• A minimum of an advanced university degree in the field of Economic Science, Management, Business Administration or any other discipline relevant to the related subject.
• At least ten years progressive professional experience in the work of operational support across different regional settings and in a field environment, with a minimum of 5 years in the field of communications;
• Familiarity with Nigeria an added advantage

Interested and qualified candidates should apply here