MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Support the creation and capacitation of gender focal points and/or units in line with the IEBC’s Gender & Inclusion Policy. 

• Facilitate two-way dialogues between the IEBC and CSOs representing marginalized groups. 

• Guide and support staff and consultants on issues related to women, youth and persons with disabilities (PWDs) with a focus on mainstreaming and participation of vulnerable groups in the electoral process. 

• Prepare various analysis, reports, work plans and project documentation for the design, realization, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of programmatic activities of the office, ensuring inclusion mainstreaming throughout program activities. 

• Develop and maintain excellent working relations with partner organizations and elections stakeholders. 

• Keep up to date with key political and governance developments related to inclusion in the country and brief the Country Director and other IFES staff as necessary. 

• Assist programs teams and technical specialists with development of briefing/training documents and materials for inclusion-related programmatic activities. 

• Monitor and report on inclusion program activities. 

• Represent IFES as required at external meetings related to inclusion-related topics and maintain good relationships with key local and international electoral stakeholders. 

• Other duties as directed by the Deputy Country Director and/or Country Director. 

SKILLS and SPECIFICATIONS: 

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of issues related to inclusion in political processes, particularly as relates to women, youth and PWDs. 

• Ability to remain highly organized while handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines. 

• Ability to complete tasks with limited supervision. 

• Excellent reporting and document handling skills. 

• Excellent communication skills in order to be able to work with IFES program and administrative staff to identify and resolve issues. 

• Willingness to adhere to all principles of confidentiality. 

• Must value operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment. 

• Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness. 

• Ability to handle sensitive issues and address inclusion matters with integrity. 

EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, gender studies or related required. 

• Minimum of 6 years of experience working with international NGOs on issues of inclusion in international technical assistance programs. 

• Experience working on donor-funded programs. 

• Experience working on democracy and governance programs. 

• Demonstrated professional experience and knowledge in the gender and inclusion field. 

• Training/facilitation skill/qualification is an advantage. 

• Proficiency in Word, Power point, Outlook and Excel. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Fluency in written and spoken English required.  Proficiency in at least one other language in use within assigned project location is strongly preferred. 

TRAVEL: Travel may be required.