UNDP Jobs - 51194- Political Parties Coordination Analyst

Political Parties Coordination Analyst

Location :

Dar Es Salaam, TANZANIA

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

14-Nov-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 Year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 Year

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Tanzania has held four credible general elections since the reintroduction of multi-party politics in 1992. Citizens and the government are eager to maintain this track record and to further strengthen democratic practice in Tanzania. Looking to the 2015 general election, government has undertaken early and comprehensive preparations for the electoral processes. Since receipt of official requests for UN assistance to the election cycle leading to the 2015 general election from the National Election Commission and Zanzibar Electoral Commission, a UN Needs Assessment Mission recommended the development of a project in support of the national efforts.

In addition, in 2014 the United Republic of Tanzania will likely conduct a first national referendum on a new constitution. The national Election Management Bodies (EMBs) and other stakeholders in preparing for these critical events have requested the support of UNDP to provide technical support to the preparation and execution of the referendum.

To these ends, the Democratic Empowerment Project (DEP) is a four year (2013-2016) UNDP, UN One Fund and other donor-funded project with the overall aim of contributing to Tanzania’s UNDAP’s Outcome 7: i.e. “key institutions of democracy, (i.e. EMBs, etc.) effectively implement their election and political functions”. UN Women and UNESCO are implementing partners in a One UN Country Team context.

Duties and Responsibilities

Design, oversee and implement a strategy and work plans to promote an improved framework for EMB-political party collaboration and better engagement of political parties with the 2015 elections and beyond;
Provide day-to-day management and implementation of DEP’s activities on political party support;
Support the creation of consultative forum between the EMBs (NEC and ZEC) and political parties to engender dialogue and regular exchange of information on the electoral process;
Establish and maintain close working relationships with political parties and EMBs to ensure broad-based support and consensus on DEP activities on political party support. In cooperation with NEC and ZEC, support the organisation of training seminars and develop materials to enhance political party knowledge of election laws as they relate to voter registration, campaign strategies, voting and election results transmission, and other critical issues including inclusive participation and conflict mitigation;
Oversee, monitor and foster quality assurance with regard to the work of the specialised agency/organisation that will be contracted by DEP to undertake training and capacity building for political parties on their engagement with the electoral process.
Assist NEC and ZEC in updating and publicizing the existing Political Party Code of Conduct;
Provide advice to DEP on international best practice concerning election assistance to political parties;
Collaborate with UN Women to implement ongoing DEP initiatives to promote the role of women, youth and People with Disabilities (PWDs) within political parties;
Collaborate closely with relevant DEP staff to support mainstreaming of gender and social inclusion in political party support. Draft accurate and timely reports that detail progress on activity implementation and provide analysis of political party aspirations and concerns regarding the electoral process;
Performs any other duties as assigned by the Election Management Specialist.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
Self-development, initiative-taking;
Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
Creating synergies through self-control;
Managing conflict;
Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member;
Informed and transparent decision making.

Functional Competencies:

Political communication or advertising programs;
Development of training materials;
Gender and social inclusion programming;
Knowledge of international election standards, conventions and obligations.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

A post graduate or Masters degree in political science, international relations, law or social science or similar discipline.

Experience:

At least four (4) years of relevant work experience working in democratic governance development and specifically with political parties/organizations, legislature, NGOs, CSOs, or similar organizations;
At least three (3) years of practical experience in the design, development and implementation of political party support.

Language:

Fluency in written and spoken Kiswahili and English is essential.