2 Job Ads (Southern Sudanese and expat.) with NDI

Dear colleagues,
The following are two job ads I recieved by e-mail, and thought of sharing with you.

Please note that I have no links with the advertising organization. Any inquiries should be directed to the address provided and following the instructions given, please (no phone calls).

Here is the message, and below are the ads.
Good luck to whoever applies.
Iman
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Dear Colleagues and Friends,

We have begun preliminary recruitment for two Program Officer positions
for NDI's program in Sudan. Job descriptions are attached. Because one
of these positions is designed for someone of Sudanese descent, we
would
also encourage you to circulate these announcements broadly.

Thanks for your help.

Joe Andrews


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M. Joseph Andrews
Senior Program Officer, Southern and East Africa
National Democratic Institute for International Affairs
2030 M Street, NW, 5th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20036-3306

202.728.5671 (direct)
202.728.5563 (fax)
917.216.0192 (cell)
[email protected]
www.ndi.org
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1st position


NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
PROGRAM OFFICER/SUDAN (NATIONAL STAFF)

Summary
NDI is seeking a resident program officer for the Sudan program, a position to be based in Nairobi, Kenya or in Southern Sudan. The program officer will support the resident representative for Sudan in the planning, design and implementation of democracy programs with government officials, civil society and civic groups, and other key stakeholders. This position should be filled by an individual of Southern Sudanese origins.

Primary Responsibilities
• Provide support to constitutional review processes, and help ensure engagement in a broad-based, informed dialogue on the political system and Constitution to be adopted for Southern Sudan.
• Facilitate and manage input from the broad range of stakeholders in the constitutional process, with some emphasis on under-represented groups, including women and marginalized constituencies.
• Provide support to civic education program in Southern Sudan, encompassing activities at the grassroots level, the development of promotional materials and civic education curriculum, the production of radio broadcasts to target groups, and training on constitutional rights.
• Coordinate with Sudanese and expatriate staff on program evaluation and reporting as well as program development and implementation as needed.
• Develop regular political and programmatic reports to NDI/Washington headquarters in coordination with staff in Sudan.
• Coordinate regular meetings of donors and democracy and governance organizations in Sudan and assist in designing and drafting formal reports and proposals to donors.
• Facilitate internal office communication and support external communication in coordination with office director.


Qualifications
• University degree, preferably in international relations or related subject. Additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted for educational requirement on a case-by-case basis
• Minimum of five (5) years of experiencing in development or related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of the history and recent developments in Sudan, particularly the Naivasha peace process, regional political dimensions, traditional leadership structures and conflict dynamics in the South.
• Knowledge of constitutional development, civic participation and political processes.
• Experience developing and implementing civic education programs in a field environment.
• Experience developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with the international donor community and other international organizations.
• Oral and written fluency in English, in addition to Arabic or other local language of Southern Sudan.
• Well-organized and skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
• Excellent professional oral and written communications skills.
• Flexible, diligent and team-oriented.

Comments
Salary commensurate with experience.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants can apply now using our on-line resume tool. Please cite the exact position title in the cover letter.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

No phone calls please

NDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, religion, gender, disability, and/or sexual orientation.

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2nd position:

NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
PROGRAM OFFICER: SUDAN

Summary
NDI is seeking a resident program officer for the Sudan program, a position to be based in Nairobi, Kenya or Southern Sudan. The program officer will support the resident representative for Sudan in the planning, design and implementation of democracy programs with government officials, civil society and civic groups, and other key stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities
• Provide support to constitutional review processes, and help ensure engagement in a broad-based, informed dialogue on the political system and Constitution to be adopted for Southern Sudan.
• Facilitate and manage input from the broad range of stakeholders in the constitutional process, with some emphasis on under-represented groups, including women and marginalized constituencies.
• Provide support to civic education program in Southern Sudan, encompassing activities at the grassroots level, the development of promotional materials and civic education curriculum, the production of radio broadcasts to target groups, and training on constitutional rights.
• Coordinate with Sudanese and expatriate staff on program evaluation and reporting as well as program development and implementation as needed.
• Help prepare regular political and programmatic reports to NDI/Washington headquarters in coordination with staff in Sudan.
• Help coordinate regular meetings of donors and democracy and governance organizations in Sudan and assist in designing and drafting formal reports and proposals to donors.
• Assist in facilitation of internal office communication and support external communication in coordination with office director.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in international relations or related subject. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of international development, community organizing, political campaign, organizational development or legislative affairs experience.
• Understanding of the history and recent developments in Sudan, particularly the Naivasha peace process, regional political dimensions, traditional leadership structures and conflict dynamics in the South.
• Knowledge of constitutional development, civic participation and political processes.
• Some experience in constitutional development and civic education across different regional settings and in a field environment.
• Some experience developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with donors and other international organizations.
• Experience working in a post-conflict, non-English speaking multi-cultural work environment, and a proven ability to adapt quickly to new cultures, both professionally and personally
• Ability and willingness to travel to regional locations which are often remote and difficult to reach, if requested.
• Well-organized and skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
• Excellent professional oral and written communications skills.
• Flexible, diligent and team-oriented.
• Arabic and/or local languages of Southern Sudan strongly desired but not required.

Comments
Salary commensurate with experience.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants can apply now using our on-line resume tool. Please cite the exact position title in the cover letter.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

No phone calls please

NDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, religion, gender, disability, and/or sexual orientation.

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