Project Description:
Since 1998, IFES has implemented a capacity-building program in support of the professionalization of Nigeria’s electoral process. IFES is designing a program to further the consolidation of democracy in Nigeria
through initiatives in the areas of election technical support, voter registration, and civic education.

Job Responsibilities:
• Provide technical assistance in identifying appropriate technologies to address the needs for identification and validation of all eligible voters as well as detection of fraudulent or multiple registrations.
• Review the condition of existing voter rolls and their viability in forming the basis of a new list;
• Provide technical assistance in bringing the registry up to acceptable standards;
• Reviewing of forms and information flow from the point of registration to the data processing unit;
• Compiling registration data into a consolidated and accurate registry;
• Devising timelines and implementation plan of the voter registration project within the context of the larger electoral planning and system design;
• Monitoring strategy, design of formats and analysis of the reports;

Qualifications:
• Should be knowledgeable about the process of registering voters in a country with minimal information, communication or transportation infrastructure.
• Be familiar with appropriate information technology associated with the conduct of a registration exercise.
• At least five years of relevant work experience directly related to technical assistance for electoral systems and processes.
• Professional, collaborative management approach with the ability to work as a member of an interagency committee.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem solving skill and results delivery.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to produce project reports, and fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Experience living and working overseas.
• Familiarity with political, economic, and social issues in Nigeria and the region and ability to work in a third world environment
• Bachelor’s degree required; Masters degree in a related field highly desirable.
• Successful candidate will be able to demonstrate maturity, sound judgment, cultural sensitivity and diplomatic tact.
Full Job Description:
Voter Registration ICT Specialist, Nigeria
Location:    Nigeria, Abuja
Division:    Program Management
Status:    Consultant
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