DEP VOTER EDUCATION OUTREACH ANALYST
Location :
Dar-Es-Salaam, TANZANIA
Application Deadline :
31-Oct-13
Additional Category
Democratic Governance
Type of Contract :
Service Contract
Post Level :
SB-4
Languages Required :
English
Background
United Republic of Tanzania has held four credible general elections since the reintroduction of multi-party politics in 1992. Citizens and the government are eager to maintain this track record and to further strengthen democratic practice in Tanzania. Looking to the 2015 general election, government has undertaken early and comprehensive preparations for the electoral processes. Since receipt of official requests for UN assistance to the election cycle leading to the 2015 general election from the National Election Commission and Zanzibar Electoral Commission, a UN Needs Assessment Mission recommended the development of a project in support of the national efforts.
In addition, in 2014 the United Republic of Tanzania will likely conduct a first national referendum on a new constitution. The national Election Management Bodies (EMBs) and other stakeholders in preparing for these critical events have requested the support of UNDP to provide technical support to the preparation and execution of the referendum.
To these ends, the Democratic Empowerment Project (DEP) is a four year (2013-2016) UNDP, UN One Fund and other donor-funded project with the overall aim of contributing to Tanzania's UNDAP's Outcome 7: i.e. 'key institutions of democracy, (i.e. EMBs, etc.) effectively implement their election and political functions'. UN Women and UNESCO are implementing partners in a One UN Country Team context.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support timely and efficient development and implementation of voter education activities and processes, including:
· Design and development of voter education materials
· Development of voter education plans and strategies
Support close liaison with NEC and ZEC, CSOs, media and other electoral stakeholders in relation to their voter education activities
Assigned activities under the DEP project, in particular in the following areas
· Support for project activities related to the development of human and institutional capacity of the two EMBs in the areas of voter education and information, strategic communications and outreach
· The organization and coordination of specific voter education and information capacity building activities (workshops, conferences, consultations, assessments, etc.) as directed
· Support for the design and implementation of voter education, information, communications and other campaigns of the NEC and ZEC
Coordination of the above activities with the DEP Project Management Unit and UNDP Tanzania Country Office, including:
· Preparation of required documentation related to activities being coordinated to ensure proper administration and financial management of DEP activities under UNDP guidelines
Collaborate with other DEP Technical and Project Management Team members to support the achievement of overall project goals and objectives. In particular, work closely with the DEP Inclusion Analysts and DEP Gender Specialist to support mainstreaming of gender equality in voter education
Support the efforts of the NEC and ZEC in the implementation of the full range of electoral activities including voter registration, voter education and outreach, stakeholder engagement, polling operations and results management.
Competencies
· Background/familiarity with training and/or adult learning methodology
· Familiarity with Government of Tanzania administrative procedures preferred
Required Skills and Experience
A university degree in Political Science or Social Science with a specialization in public affairs, media relations, communications or a related subject.
At least five years of relevant work experience in the development and implementation of public information and outreach campaigns.
At least five years practical experience with the design, development and implementation of:
- Messaging for mass audiences
- Radio/television production
- Strategic communications
- Advertising campaigns
- Microsoft Office programs
- Document processing and storage
DEP VOTER EDUCATION OUTREACH ANALYST, Tanzania
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