Program Manager at International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)
Employment Nigeria
31-May-2017
ABUJA ,
Administrative
NGO
International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), is recruting to fill the vacant position below in its Abuja office:
Job Title: Program Manager
DESCRIPTION
- Responsible for developing, design and implementation of program activities; designing election related manuals; providing support to Civil Society organization in program implementation; drafting briefing and strategy papers, and programmatic reports.
- Supervise and mentor program staff. Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor and/or Chief of Party.
Qualifications
- Ability to complete tasks with limited supervision
- Business awareness and numerical ability
- 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
- Conduct himself/herself with integrity and function ethically
- Willingness to travel within Nigeria.
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the Social Sciences, International Relations; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in international development with at least 5 in elections, democracy and governance projects.
- Experience in designing, developing, implementing and evaluating workshop/training.
- Effective leadership skills
- Experience working on USAID, DFID and other donor funded projects
- Experience in project management and training is highly required.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft
- Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and writing) and presentation skills
- The ability to remain highly organized while handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines
How To Apply
Candidates should send their application, CV and cover letter to: ifesnigeria@ifes.org
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