Voter Registration Specialist-Democratic Republic of the Congo
Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Division: Program Management
Status: Consultant
Position Number: C16:13
Project Description:
IFES is anticipating a USAID-funded project with the goal of promoting dialogue regarding election planning and possible timelines among key electoral stakeholders ahead of the upcoming election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In support of this goal, IFES will take part in conducting an assessment of current elections preparations undertaken by the Independent National Election Commission (CENI) and other state stakeholders, notably on the process of the voter roll revision. This will include an analysis of relevant and applicable alternatives to the CENI’s proposed operational plan at reduced time and cost, in order to better inform international and domestic partners.
Job Responsibilities:
The voter roll has become a key sticking point in the Congolese electoral process. The CENI has proposed an operational plan for revising the voter roll which will take up to 16 months to implement, placing the elections well into 2017, after the current president’s constitutional term ends. As such, voter registration will require specialized attention, both from a technical and political point of view, from the assessment mission.
The Voter Registration Specialist will provide expertise in the area of voter registration throughout the assessment mission and the drafting of the mission’s findings and recommendations. Specifically the Voter Registration Specialist will carry out the following tasks:
• Determining the current status of discussions specific to voter registration through consultation with key stakeholders, paying particular attention to the level of buy-in from political stakeholders for various proposed alternatives;
• Assessing the sequence of political and operational decisions, steps and processes required to begin implementation of a voter registration exercise;
• Identifying the most viable options for conducting a credible and efficient voter registration exercise based on both technical and political considerations;
• Providing recommendations for promoting an informed, fact-based and timely dialogue around issues of the voter roll.
• Contributing substantively to the following regarding issues around the voter roll and voter registration:
o an in-brief with USAID and the US Embassy, including an explanation and sharing of the assessment methodology
o an external out-brief to stakeholders and the CENI, conducted in consultation with USAID/DRC, summarizing the findings and potential actionable items with a particular focus on alternatives to the 13-16 month voter roll revision plan and how they might be implemented, thereby expediting the process and reducing costs.
o an assessment report, to be prepared in English, outlining findings and recommendations from the assessment mission.
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree or equivalent in election administration or related field, plus a minimum of seven years functionally-related professional experience;
• Comparative experience in election administration, with significant experience providing specialized advice in voter registration;
• Extensive knowledge of voter registration processes and operational planning;
• Previous work experience in sub-Saharan Africa highly preferred;
• Proven ability to work effectively with minimal supervision;
• Strong communication and teamwork skills;
• Professional proficiency in both English and French required.
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.
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