Project Description:
The Chief of Party (COP) will manage the
IFES program in Mali. Primary responsibilities will include program
management and implementation, and management of the IFES field office
in Bamako. The COP is also responsible for identifying new funding
opportunities for IFES within the existing program and beyond. The ideal
candidate will have previously managed projects in post-conflict
environments that promote democratic development, and will have had
extensive experience strengthening election administration.The COP
represents IFES in country as the organization’s primary representative
and on-site coordinator of programming with local and international
actors. S/he is responsible for maintaining pro-active contacts with
Malian leaders-both governmental and non-governmental, IFES’ funders and
the international donor community.
Job Responsibilities:
·
Provide expert guidance and advising to the election management body and
host government on election administration, election technology, voter
registration, communication strategy, strategic planning, and procedural
and organizational enhancements;
· Aid in promoting a credible, peaceful, and technically sound electoral process;
·
Maintain and expand relationships with existing local partners in
governmental and civil society sectors as well as with other
stakeholders;
· Ensure timely execution of project activities within allocated budget;
· Provide regular, high-quality programmatic and financial reports;
· Implement program initiatives through approved work plan;
· Develop new strategies and ideas based on local conditions;
· Implement staffing plans and policies;
· Track and monitor financial expenditures and project budgets;
· Represent IFES with donors, the international community, and other stakeholders.
Qualifications:
The
COP must be engaged - a dynamic leader, flexible, adaptable and a team
player who demonstrates leadership under challenging conditions. In
addition, the COP is required to have the following expertise:
· Candidate must be fluent in French; English fluency also a plus;
· Bachelor’s degree in political science, law, international development, economics, or relevant discipline, Master’s preferred;
·
Minimum 10 years of relevant and progressively responsible professional
experience in procedures, training, technical writing, and/or
management of procedures and training teams;
· Proved track record with democracy, civil society, and governance programming in developing countries;
· Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation methodology;
· Excellent interpersonal/representational skills;
·
Familiarity with the international donor community and experience as an
action-oriented interlocutor with democracy-development actors at all
levels – grassroots to the highest national and international levels;
·
Experience with USAID regulations, and the implementation of
USAID-funded project activities and experience in proposal writing,
budgeting and liaising with donors;
· Relevant regional or country-specific experience required;
· Proven experience managing and implementing international development programs.
To Apply:
You must go tohttp: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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