Consultants for Posts in Cemot’s Election Observation Centre-Cum- Election Situation Room
The Research and Education for Democracy-in Tanzania (REDEl) program which is a leading agency of Tanzania Election Monitoring Committee (TEMCO) and the Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC), for and on behalf Tanzania Civil Society Consortium on Election Observation (TACCEO) have jointly established the Coalition for Election Monitoring and Observation in Tanzania (CEMOT). The major thrust of the coalition is to enhance citizens' engagement in the observation and monitoring of the 2015 Tanzania electoral processes in order to determine the extent to which they are credible, free and fair.
CEMOT intends to create the Election Observation Centre (EOC)/Election Situation Room (ESR), which is a new model to be used by the major domestic election observation groups, TEMCO and TACCEO, for monitoring and observing electoral processes in Tanzania, Using the modern Information Communication Technology (lCT), the Centre will provide a platform for generating and sharing information as well as engaging the state and non-state actors in a constructive manner in order to ensure the credibility, freeness and fairness of-elections.
In the selection of its staff, CEMOT is 'committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities.
The Executive Committee of CEMOT now invites competent applicants who are self-motivated, honest, hard working and committed individuals to fill the under-mentioned vacant consultancy positions for fixed duration.
Specific Attributes for ALL Positions
All candidates must:
Demonstrate good work performance track record;
Demonstrate the highest degree of ethical conduct, integrity and diligence to duty;
Possess good communication and interpersonal skills;
Be self-driven and capable of working with minimal supervision;
Be capable of delivering excellent results while working under pressure on tight timelines;
Professional competency in reiated field;
Problem solving and decision-making skills; and
Possess computer literacy skills.
PROJECT MANAGER
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
.
Provides strategic management and operational direction of the project;
Provides technical leadership, oversight and support to all aspects of the project;
Devises strategies for the sustainability of CEMOT and its ICT driven EOC;
Manages and supervises all project staff and consultants;
Maintains good relationship with members 'Of CEMOT Executive Committee and other partners;
Plans and coordinates the developments and/or running of ICT driven EOC project, using the best project management practices at all stages. This includes:
Designing work plan and establishing time lines,
Setting SMART objectives and standards as well as' managing (monitoring and evaluating) the performance of the project staff,
Liaising with all team members around EOC project (ICT officer, media and communication officer,
Administrative and logistics officer, accountant)
Actively monitoring and evaluating progress against the project's result framework and work plan
Ensures that project activities, expenses and reporting comply with funders requirements as specified in the grant agreements; prepares or supervises the preparation of work plans as well as financial, logistical and other program Documents; and stays abreast of ICT innovations and challenges by maintain a thorough knowledge of ICT environment, and a general understanding of the challenges facing EOC project stakeholders in the country
Participates and facilitates the development and production of the EOC reports.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree, in political science, international relations, social sciences ,or law: management or similar disciplines;
Working experience on mass community projects and knowledge of electoral processes will be an added advantage;
At least five years of solid work experience in grant project management of which 2-3 years at senior level position;
Strong interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including government, media, private sector, CSOs, development partners and research institutions;'
5 Demonstrated capacity to write high quality proposals and reports for donor projects and analytical beliefs;
Ability to construct and develop ICT infrastructure budgeting, procurement and asset control;
Ability to facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing;
Excellent knowledge of web site design and usability, as well as modular online platforms;
Basic understanding of ICT and web-based technologies;
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili;
Ability to work in team, to plan for flexibility at a program design level, and to manage change is essential; Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated on ability to build relationships and networks with a wide range of stakeholders with diverse interests;
Basic knowledge, of ICT-related, mass communication as well as electoral legislation.
Compensation and Terms of Employment
CEMOTT will offer a very attractive compensation for this post and excellent working environment. The terms of employment shall be contractual for a specific period, renewable upon satisfactory performance.
The Research and Education for Democracy-in Tanzania (REDEl) program which is a leading agency of Tanzania Election Monitoring Committee (TEMCO) and the Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC), for and on behalf Tanzania Civil Society Consortium on Election Observation (TACCEO) have jointly established the Coalition for Election Monitoring and Observation in Tanzania (CEMOT). The major thrust of the coalition is to enhance citizens' engagement in the observation and monitoring of the 2015 Tanzania electoral processes in order to determine the extent to which they are credible, free and fair.
CEMOT intends to create the Election Observation Centre (EOC)/Election Situation Room (ESR), which is a new model to be used by the major domestic election observation groups, TEMCO and TACCEO, for monitoring and observing electoral processes in Tanzania, Using the modern Information Communication Technology (lCT), the Centre will provide a platform for generating and sharing information as well as engaging the state and non-state actors in a constructive manner in order to ensure the credibility, freeness and fairness of-elections.
In the selection of its staff, CEMOT is 'committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities.
The Executive Committee of CEMOT now invites competent applicants who are self-motivated, honest, hard working and committed individuals to fill the under-mentioned vacant consultancy positions for fixed duration.
Specific Attributes for ALL Positions
All candidates must:
Demonstrate good work performance track record;
Demonstrate the highest degree of ethical conduct, integrity and diligence to duty;
Possess good communication and interpersonal skills;
Be self-driven and capable of working with minimal supervision;
Be capable of delivering excellent results while working under pressure on tight timelines;
Professional competency in reiated field;
Problem solving and decision-making skills; and
Possess computer literacy skills.
PROJECT MANAGER
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
.
Provides strategic management and operational direction of the project;
Provides technical leadership, oversight and support to all aspects of the project;
Devises strategies for the sustainability of CEMOT and its ICT driven EOC;
Manages and supervises all project staff and consultants;
Maintains good relationship with members 'Of CEMOT Executive Committee and other partners;
Plans and coordinates the developments and/or running of ICT driven EOC project, using the best project management practices at all stages. This includes:
Designing work plan and establishing time lines,
Setting SMART objectives and standards as well as' managing (monitoring and evaluating) the performance of the project staff,
Liaising with all team members around EOC project (ICT officer, media and communication officer,
Administrative and logistics officer, accountant)
Actively monitoring and evaluating progress against the project's result framework and work plan
Ensures that project activities, expenses and reporting comply with funders requirements as specified in the grant agreements; prepares or supervises the preparation of work plans as well as financial, logistical and other program Documents; and stays abreast of ICT innovations and challenges by maintain a thorough knowledge of ICT environment, and a general understanding of the challenges facing EOC project stakeholders in the country
Participates and facilitates the development and production of the EOC reports.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree, in political science, international relations, social sciences ,or law: management or similar disciplines;
Working experience on mass community projects and knowledge of electoral processes will be an added advantage;
At least five years of solid work experience in grant project management of which 2-3 years at senior level position;
Strong interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including government, media, private sector, CSOs, development partners and research institutions;'
5 Demonstrated capacity to write high quality proposals and reports for donor projects and analytical beliefs;
Ability to construct and develop ICT infrastructure budgeting, procurement and asset control;
Ability to facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing;
Excellent knowledge of web site design and usability, as well as modular online platforms;
Basic understanding of ICT and web-based technologies;
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili;
Ability to work in team, to plan for flexibility at a program design level, and to manage change is essential; Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated on ability to build relationships and networks with a wide range of stakeholders with diverse interests;
Basic knowledge, of ICT-related, mass communication as well as electoral legislation.
Compensation and Terms of Employment
CEMOTT will offer a very attractive compensation for this post and excellent working environment. The terms of employment shall be contractual for a specific period, renewable upon satisfactory performance.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Interested and suitable candidates should submit their application letters along with their current comprehensive Curriculum Vitae/Resume, indicating e-mail address and telephone number(s);
Certified copies of relevant certificates and transcripts as well as one recent passport size photograph should be attached to their application letters; .
Each applicant must provide names and contact details of three reputable referees;
Applications without relevant documents will not be considered; and
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Applications must reach the, undersigned by Registered Mail and e-mall cemot2015@gmail,com on or before July 6 2015. at 16:00 hrs.
THE CO-CHAIRMAN
COALITION ON ELECTION MONITORING AND OBSERVATION IN TANZANIA
(CEMOT)
P. O. BOX 35039 .
DAR ES SALAAM.
TANZANIA
Certified copies of relevant certificates and transcripts as well as one recent passport size photograph should be attached to their application letters; .
Each applicant must provide names and contact details of three reputable referees;
Applications without relevant documents will not be considered; and
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Applications must reach the, undersigned by Registered Mail and e-mall cemot2015@gmail,com on or before July 6 2015. at 16:00 hrs.
THE CO-CHAIRMAN
COALITION ON ELECTION MONITORING AND OBSERVATION IN TANZANIA
(CEMOT)
P. O. BOX 35039 .
DAR ES SALAAM.
TANZANIA
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