The Carter Center Democracy Program Consultant – Deputy Director Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region
The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering; it seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
The Carter Center is considering elections observation activities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and is seeking highly-qualified candidates to serve as Deputy Director. The Deputy Director will assist in the implementation of an international election observation mission in the MENA region, including long-term observation activities scheduled to begin in September 2011. This independent contract position requires relocation to the MENA region for a six-month deployment. Applicants should have a minimum of 5-7 years of experience doing legal analysis on democracy and governance issues. The position requires travel to the MENA region beginning in September 2011.
Applicants should have a minimum of five years of experience implementing election monitoring missions, democracy and governance programs, or conflict-prevention efforts, ideally in countries transitioning to sustainable peace and democracy. Leadership skills, cross-cultural understanding, and the ability to provide advice and guidance regarding democracy promotion and sustainable peace are strongly encouraged. Fluency in English is required, Arabic is highly desirable.
Candidates should possess strong personnel and program management skills, cross-cultural understanding, be highly organized, and able to work under pressure and tight deadlines as needed. Strong writing and communication skills and competence with computer applications required. A positive attitude and ability to work effectively in leading a diverse team are essential. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Under supervision of the Field Office Director (FOD), the primary responsibilities of the Deputy Director will include:
• Under the direction of the FOD, represent The Carter Center in the field.
• Work closely with the FOD and other senior staff to design and manage the Center’s planned election observation activities, including observation methodology, deployment plans and mission logistics.
• Working closely with the FOD, supervise local staff and expatriate consultants; manage daily operations of the field office and local staff, including recruitment, hiring, management and capacity building of local staff members; equipment rental and acquisition; and coordination of meetings with senior government officials, donors and other interested parties.
• Contribute substantively to the technical analysis of the electoral process based on observer and core staff reports. Draft and edit Carter Center press releases and public statements, and project reports as necessary in consultation with Atlanta staff.
• Working closely with Election Observer Coordinator and national staff, manage coordination of logistics and travel permits for staff travel and observer deployment within the country of work, and necessary project meetings, scheduling, etc.
• Oversee advance work for deployment sites and contacts with local political party, election officials, and others in each observation area.
• Under the direction of the FOD, allocate field office project funds in accordance with budget limitations and donor contract regulations. Supervise field office financial reporting to ensure appropriate management and monitoring of field office operational funds.
• Other program design and implementation duties, as needed.
Please send cover letter, CV, contract requirements, and list of references:
Paul Linnell Democracy Program The Carter Center 453 Freedom Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30307 E-mail: TCCMENAstaff@gmail.com
Deadline for submissions: September 12, 2011. Please put MENA Deputy Director in the heading.
Note: Due to the large volume of applicants, only those candidates selected for additional consideration will be notified by the Center.
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