Institute for Education in Democracy (IED) Jobs in Kenya

The Institute for Education in Democracy (IED) is a not-for-profit organization providing non-partisan contribution and leadership in the democratization and governance processes in Kenya and Africa region through programmes in Electoral Process, Civic/Voter Education, and Research and Dissemination.

IED is looking for suitable candidates to fill the following vacant positions:

1. Programme Officer - Electoral Process.
2. Programme Officer - Civic/Voter Education.
3. Programme Officer - Research & Dissemination.

The Programme Officers will be responsible to the Executive Director on all issues concerning the respective programmes.

Specifically, the officers will be required to design, plan, coordinate, implement and follow up on their respective programmes and ail projects, in furtherance of the Mission, Vision and objectives of the Institute.

The Programme Officers will also prepare proposals for fundraising, monitor projects implementation, prepare quality and timely reports, and supervise staff and consultants working in their programmes, among other duties.

Basic requirements for the positions include, but not limited to:

• Basic University degree in the relevant field.
• At least 4 years experience in the position of Programme Officer or equivalent position.
• Demonstrated experience in democracy, governance and elections work.
• Demonstrated experience in working within civil society and donor environment.
• Demonstrated experience and capacity to undertake research and consultancy work.

Interested candidates should obtain details of respective position specifications, required qualifications, experience, personal attributes and application procedures from our website (vacancies section), at www.iedafrica.org.

Applications close on 12th February 2010.

IED is an equal opportunity employer, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.

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