International Foundation for Electoral System - IFES Training Consultant Jobs in Ethiopia
International Foundation for Electoral System - IFES Training Consultant Jobs in Ethiopia
PurposeThe Training Consultant is expected to provide technical and operation support to the National Election Board of Ethiopia (hereinafter ‘NEBE’) on a range of issues including development and execution of an effective training strategy to support the success of the upcoming Ethiopia general elections.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support in the design and implementation of training activities on electoral administration, electoral legal framework, and the overall electoral process;
Support the development and execution of an effective training strategy and training materials targeting election officials at various levels based on approved workplan(s), budgeting, and other relevant framework;
Coordinate with NEBE implementing partners to plan for and facilitate the implementation of training activities, including at the regional level;
Support the identification of training centers and distribution of invitations to training participants;
Support the appointment of trainers, gather information of trainees and monitor and assist in the overall training process;
Support the gathering of information of personnel needed for voter registration, voting and other electoral processes; as well as gather details of the timeline and type of training;
Support the development and improvement of training manuals, and assist in their translation into the relevant local languages;
support the preparation of relevant training documents and materials for use by trainers;
Assist in the recruitment of election officials, and ensure that sufficient training is provided on voters registration, candidate registration, voting and counting, and results announcement;
Participate in forums tied to electoral training administration; closely monitor training strategies from the experiences of other countries and contribute to the enhancement of the overall training strategy and process;
Maintain crucial training documents which track progress, file all documents in an appropriate database, ensure that all documents
are accurate and have been accepted by the supervisor;
Identify any potential issues or risks that could affect any training plan, communicate these items with the supervisor, and work to identify potential solutions;
Closely monitor the training schedule, monitoring deadlines for each training task, raise potential delays with the supervisor;
Ensure that branding, marking, and reporting expectations are well planned and met;
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Skills & Specifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
The ability to remain highly organized while handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines;
The ability to complete tasks with limited supervision;
Demonstrated ability to operate well in a collaborative and cooperative environment;
Ability to handle sensitive issues and address matters with integrity;
Willingness to adhere to all principles of confidentiality;
Excellent reporting and document handling skills;
Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness.
Education & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Political Science, Communications, International Relations or related area required;
Minimum of SIX (6) years relevant work experience required; Experience working with projects supported by international NGOs on implementation of international technical assistance programs considered a plus;
Demonstrated professional experience & knowledge in training and facilitation required;
Demonstrated knowledge & professional experience in election administration preferred;
Demonstrated professional experience in drafting training plan, manuals and other materials in Amharic and English preferred;
Training/facilitation skill/qualification is an advantage;
Familiarity with Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections (BRIDGE) training or electoral legal framework a plus;
Proficiency in Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel.
Language Skills
Fluency in English and Amharic required.
Fluency in other local languages a plus.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applied applicant should apply through the email below
ifesethiopia@ifes.org
Please state the subject line of your email As "Training Consultant "
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