MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• • Support implementation of activities as directed by the DCD or other designated supervisor, based on approved workplan(s), budgeting, and other relevant frameworks. 
• • Provide input into the annual workplan drafting process. 
• • Coordinate with implementing partners and participate in roundtables or other events per DCD’s guidance. 
• • Help monitor IFES’ outreach program and relationships with partners.  

• • Assist in conducting workshops and similar program activities. 
• • Support in the design and preparation of training materials.  
• • Conduct trainings for partners.  
• • Provide support to consultants.  
• • Contribute to regular programmatic reports to donors and IFES HQ, including monthly and quarterly performance reports. 

• • Contribute regularly to monitoring & evaluation data collection. 
• • Maintain crucial project documents, file all project documents in an appropriate database, ensure that all documents are accurate and have been accepted by the CD. 
• • Identify any potential issues or risks that could affect the progression of the project, communicate these items with the CD, and work to identify potential solutions.  
• • Closely monitor the project schedule, monitoring deadlines for each project task, raise potential delays with the CD. 
• • Ensure branding, marking, and reporting expectations are well planned and met. 

• • Maintain and develop productive working relationships with partner organizations. 
• • Other duties as assigned by the DCD or CD.

SKILLS and SPECIFICATIONS: 

• Training experience including material development, design and implementation of training activities. 

• 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 political science, international relations or related field required. 

• 4 years of experience working with international NGOs on implementation of international technical assistance programs. 

• Experience working on donor funded programs. 

• Familiarity with FCDO project implementation requirements is preferred. 

• 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.