Sr Programme Officer

International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)
Location: Based in Kathmandu with occasional field visits
Salary: Negotiable
Posted Date: 2016-12-21 Deadline: 2017-01-02
  • Nos. of Opening : 1
  • Location : Based in Kathmandu with occasional field visits
  • Working Position : Entry Level
  • Qualification Degree : Advanced degree in law, political sicence or other related field
  • Salary : Negotiable
  • Category : NGO / INGO / Social work
  • Nature : Full Time
Job Description

SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER: 
Under the direct supervision of the IFES Nepal Deputy Country Director, the Senior Program Officer will have the following responsibilities:

  • Provide legal analysis and support to the drafting of electoral related legislation and regulations, drawing upon international and national research.
  • Monitor, analyse and report on the implementation of the legal framework for elections.
  • Lead IFES-Nepal's efforts to develop and implement electoral education and outreach trainings.
  • Facilitate strategic planning to enhance programs related to electoral education and outreach including preparing national and sub-national level trainings to complement electoral developments.
  • Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation of electoral education and outreach work, utilizing data to complete reports.
  • Work with stakeholders and BRIDGE facilitators to ensure their understanding of and familiarity with training materials and methodology.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Advanced degree in law, political science or other related field.
  • At least 8 years of relevant work experience preferably working in the legal sector, with civil society, INGOs or the government; experience in training is preferred.
  • Demonstrate experience in project design and training materials.
  • Fluency in English and Nepali, both written and verbal.
  • Strong team player, excellent administrative and organizational skills, strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point etc).

Apply Instructions

Selected candidates will be offered a five-month full-time consultancy contract with the possibility to extend as a full-time staff.

Interested candidates are requested to send their application and an updated CV, with 2 references to:  ifesnepalvacancy@gmail.com mentioning the position title in the subject line of the email. The application deadline is 4:00 PM, January 2, 2017.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and written test.

Undue influence at any stage of the processes will lead to automatic disqualification.

People with disability, women and candidates from marginalized groups are highly encouraged to apply

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Industry Type NGO / INGO / Social Work
Location Lazimpat Kathmandu
Organization Size 1-10
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