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NDI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nongovernmental organization that has supported democratic institutions and practices in every region of the world for more than two decades. Since its founding in 1983, NDI and its
local partners have worked to establish and strengthen political and civic organizations, safeguard elections, and promote citizen participation, openness and accountability in government.

Nigeria: Resident Program Director for Governance Program
Tracking Code
216879-851
Job Description

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) seeks a former legislator or senior political staff member with significant experience at the state/province level to implement a USAID-administered program in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Candidates should possess significant international experience and broad knowledge of legislative budget processes and oversight functions. The Resident Program Director will report to NDI’s Senior Resident Director for Nigeria. The position is based in Abuja, Nigeria, with frequent travel to Bayelsa State. The employment term is 12 months, with the possibility of an extension based on the availability of additional funding.


Background

The Government of the State of Bayelsa is interested in promoting greater transparency in state-level budget and procurement processes. The program is designed to strengthen the capacity of key officials within the executive and legislative branches of the Government of the State of Bayelsa to implement fiscal and procurement reforms and to exercise diligent oversight of public spending.
Required Skills

    * Enhance the capacity of members and staff of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly to fulfill their legislative functions, particularly with regard to budget analysis and the oversight of public spending;
    * Provide technical assistance to key executive branch officials in Bayelsa to implement the 2009 Public Procurement Act and pending fiscal responsibility legislation, once passed;
    * Foster the development of stronger, mutually beneficial linkages between state government officials, state legislators and civil society organizations to increase the participation of community stakeholders in the budget and procurement processes;
    * Maintain collaborative and constructive relationships with key partners within the Government of the State of Bayelsa and donor community;
    * Manage and oversee day-to-day activities, assignments and workflow of program staff in Abuja and Bayelsa;
    * Contribute to the design and oversee the implementation of NDI’s governance program in Nigeria;
    * Collaborate with other NDI-Nigeria program teams to maximize cross-programmatic impact;
    * Ensure that programmatic goals are achieved and operational and reporting requirements are adhered to;
    * Draft timely field reports that measure and analyze program results and political developments;
    * Oversee the reconciliation of program expenses in consultation with the Senior Resident Director.

NDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Location
Abuja, NIGERIA
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

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Nigeria: Resident Program Director for Elections
Tracking Code
216731-851
Job Description

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) seeks an Program Director for Elections with international experience to manage an election monitoring and voter education program in Nigeria. The ideal candidate should be conversant with advanced systematic monitoring techniques such as statistically based observation, and information and communication technologies, and how they could be applied in Nigeria. S/he would demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with domestic and international partners in implementing a large-scale election monitoring and voter education program. The Program Director for Elections will report to the Senior Resident Director in Abuja, Nigeria.
Required Skills

    * Lead the design and implementation of NDI’s election monitoring and voter education program in Nigeria;
    * Provide technical assistance to Nigerian civic groups to improve their organizational and management capacity;
    * Provide technical assistance to Nigerian civic groups in the design, recruitment and training of election monitoring voter education volunteers;
    * Assist Nigerian civic groups adapt advanced systematic election monitoring techniques and the application of information and communication technologies to their observation effort;
    * Manage and mentor NDI election team staff in Nigeria field office;
    * Identify and recruit short term experts for specific training needs;
    * Represent NDI in meetings with donors, international observers and other stakeholders on issues related to election monitoring;
    * Oversee progress toward achievement of program goals and objectives;
    * Prepare field reports that describe political developments, program activities, and measure program results;
    * Consult regularly with Washington-based staff on program progress.

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The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness and accountability in government.

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