International Republican Institute Nigeria Abuja Jobs Sept. 2014

International Republican Institute Nigeria Abuja Jobs Sept. 2014

International Republican Institute (IRI), an international non-governmental organization currently implementing a program to improve the participation of key Nigerian stakeholders in electoral and political processes, is looking for Nigerian citizens to fill positions within its offices in Abuja, Nigeria.

IRI is seeking professional Nigerian qualified for the positions listed below.

PROGRAM MANAGER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Take lead in the design and implementation of the political party strengthening and empowerment programs

Take lead in the design of training programs and materials and implementation of capacity building activities for political party development and political empowerment

Organize stakeholder dialogues, develop training materials

Track and brief staff /consultants on the political and policy developments, legislative changes, technical developments in the country that affect the organization’s activities and/or objectives

Contribute to the development of funding proposals and formulation of implementation plans

Provide technical assistance in capacity building, planning, implementation,  monitoring, and evaluation to the organization’s implementing partners and target group

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree preferred in governance, development, social sciences, or project management

At least 10 years work experience (5 years at management level)

Strong understanding of Nigeria’s political system and political parties

Institutional capacity building experience, project design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills desirable

Training experience specifically manual design, organizing and conducting training

Experience with evaluation and impact reporting to donors.

Experience in building and fostering relationships as well as capacity to communicate fluently with different stakeholders (civil society, media, government, political parties and staff)

Proven integrity, objectivity and professional competence; demonstrated sensitivity to cultural diversity, PWD and gender issues

M & E SPECIALIST:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the development, implementation and revision of the organization’s  monitoring and evaluation framework

Lead the planning and implementation of program reviews, assessments and monitoring

Collect data and information on all program activities as required under the performance monitoring plan

Collect reports on organization’s activities and assist in securing relevant reports its partners.

Prepare and submit reports on M & E activities

Identify lessons learnt and implications for program`s next steps.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 10 years work experience (5 years of M & E experience) on election / governance projects

Bachelor’s degree in political science, international politics, development or related field (Master`s degree or PHD preferred)

Experience in the drafting of program implementation plans and performance management plans (PIP / PMP); data collection, data analysis and effective data presentation techniques and developing and maintaining program performance and implementation-tracking tools.

Demonstrated ability to produce substantive and clear reporting documents.

Knowledge and experience with USG grant and contract proposals, regulations and procedures.

TO APPLY

Send an email to rnamusisi@iri.org stating the Job Title in the subject of the email, listing the names and contact points of three (3) references and attaching.