European
Centre for Election Support (ECES) – EU Funded Programme “Support to Democratic
Governance in Nigeria” (EU-SDGN) aims to contribute to the reinforcement of
democracy in Nigeria through building strong, effective and legitimate
democratic institutions. It will be implemented from 2017 to 2021, accompanying
the 2016-2019 electoral cycle, and is anchored in the priorities of the
Nigerian government and the recommendations of the European Union Election
Observation Mission on the 2015 General Elections.
Centre for Election Support (ECES) – EU Funded Programme “Support to Democratic
Governance in Nigeria” (EU-SDGN) aims to contribute to the reinforcement of
democracy in Nigeria through building strong, effective and legitimate
democratic institutions. It will be implemented from 2017 to 2021, accompanying
the 2016-2019 electoral cycle, and is anchored in the priorities of the
Nigerian government and the recommendations of the European Union Election
Observation Mission on the 2015 General Elections.
Support
to Independent National Electoral Commission, “Grant Contract FED 2017/386 762,
the European Centre for Election Support (ECES)” is considering the recruitment
for the position below:
to Independent National Electoral Commission, “Grant Contract FED 2017/386 762,
the European Centre for Election Support (ECES)” is considering the recruitment
for the position below:
Job
Title:
Administration and Finance Assistant
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reports to: Finance, Administration and Operation Manager, Project
Director
Duration: 55 Months with a 3 months probatory period
Title:
Administration and Finance Assistant
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reports to: Finance, Administration and Operation Manager, Project
Director
Duration: 55 Months with a 3 months probatory period
Organizational
Context
The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) is a not for profit private
foundation headquartered in Brussels a global remit. ECES promotes sustainable
democratic development through the provision of advisory services and
operational support in favor of all electoral stakeholders, including electoral
management bodies, civil society organizations dealing with civic & voter
education and election observation, political parties and parliaments dealing
with electoral reforms, media, security forces and legal institutions dealing
to electoral dispute resolutions.
Context
The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) is a not for profit private
foundation headquartered in Brussels a global remit. ECES promotes sustainable
democratic development through the provision of advisory services and
operational support in favor of all electoral stakeholders, including electoral
management bodies, civil society organizations dealing with civic & voter
education and election observation, political parties and parliaments dealing
with electoral reforms, media, security forces and legal institutions dealing
to electoral dispute resolutions.
ECES
holds the Vice Presidency of the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), the
most important network of European civil and political society organisations working
on democracy assistance. It is composed by 14 members from 11 EU Member States.
EPD is the first Community of Practice on democracy assistance operating at the
EU level advocating for a stronger presence of democracy support on the EU
agenda. In this context, ECES and EPD have jointly crafted a strategy called “A
European Response to Electoral Cycle Support – EURECS”, an innovative delivery
mechanism to implement electoral and democracy assistance activities that are
consistent with European values and EU policies.
holds the Vice Presidency of the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), the
most important network of European civil and political society organisations working
on democracy assistance. It is composed by 14 members from 11 EU Member States.
EPD is the first Community of Practice on democracy assistance operating at the
EU level advocating for a stronger presence of democracy support on the EU
agenda. In this context, ECES and EPD have jointly crafted a strategy called “A
European Response to Electoral Cycle Support – EURECS”, an innovative delivery
mechanism to implement electoral and democracy assistance activities that are
consistent with European values and EU policies.
Since
February 2012, ECES has signed over 60 contracts in support of transparent,
credible and cost-effective electoral processes and the strengthening of
democratic institutions in more than 35 countries mainly, but not only, in
Africa and Middle East. In addition to that, the founders and personnel of ECES
have acquired extensive field experience and, taken together, ECES can count on
a specific knowledge and a well-established network in over 70 countries around
the world. The EU is by far the largest ECES’ donor, however the organization
has also signed contracts and partnered with many other organisations.
February 2012, ECES has signed over 60 contracts in support of transparent,
credible and cost-effective electoral processes and the strengthening of
democratic institutions in more than 35 countries mainly, but not only, in
Africa and Middle East. In addition to that, the founders and personnel of ECES
have acquired extensive field experience and, taken together, ECES can count on
a specific knowledge and a well-established network in over 70 countries around
the world. The EU is by far the largest ECES’ donor, however the organization
has also signed contracts and partnered with many other organisations.
Project’s
Context
Context
- The
project EU-SDGN – Support to Independent National Electoral Commission of
Nigeria is meant to complement the efforts of the Government to improve
and strengthen democracy, especially with regards to the 2019 general
elections. Within the 11th European Development Fund (EDF), national
authorities renewed their commitment to cooperate in the pursuit and
achievement of the objectives foreseen in the EU Support to Democratic
Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) 2016 – 2020 Project. - The
project, EU-SDGN – Support to INEC is part of a broader EU programme in
Nigeria of five components as follows: Support to INEC; Support to the
National Assembly; Support to Political Parties; Support to Media; and
Support to CSOs. - The
project contributes to the reinforcement of democracy in Nigeria through
building strong, effective and legitimate democratic institutions. In
particular, the projects aims to 1) enhancing the capacities of the INEC
and other electoral stakeholders to deliver effectively; 2) strengthening
INEC’s strategic planning, policy framework and operational capacity; 3)
enhancing INEC’s internal communication and strengthening the
institutional mechanisms to engage with stakeholders. - The
design of the EU-SDGN project was undertaken in close cooperation with all
relevant electoral stakeholders in Nigeria, taking into account the
findings and recommendations of the latest EU EOM, as well as INEC
internal review and report on the 2015 general elections. Furthermore, the
project is built upon European Response to Electoral Cycle Support
Strategy.
Functions
/ Key Results Expected
The Administration and Operation Assistant Under the supervision of the Project
Director, of the Executive Director of ECES and of the Administrative and
Finances Manager will provide administrative, finance and operational support
for all project activities. The Finance, Administration and Operation Assistant
will have the following specific responsibilities and will provide the
following deliverables:
/ Key Results Expected
The Administration and Operation Assistant Under the supervision of the Project
Director, of the Executive Director of ECES and of the Administrative and
Finances Manager will provide administrative, finance and operational support
for all project activities. The Finance, Administration and Operation Assistant
will have the following specific responsibilities and will provide the
following deliverables:
Administration
and Logistics:
and Logistics:
- Participate
to the management of ECES Nigeria office premises in areas such as office
space management, office maintenance and office security - Manage
office contracts such as supply of water, electricity, newspapers,
cleaning, etc - Manage
ECES contracts related to communication (phones fleet) and transport
(fleet of vehicles) - Participate
to the security management of the Office (staff ID card, office access,
etc) - Set
up of a registration and filing system for all incoming and outgoing
correspondences - Contribute
to the preparation of Project staff’s contracts - Organize
and maintain an efficient filing system for Project staff’s contracts - Assist
the Administrative and Finance Manager in the implementation and
evaluation of the logistical support to be provided to field activities
Procurement:
- Perform
purchases and procurements of materials, goods and equipment according to
the projects’ needs and the corresponding administrative and/or forwarding
procedures; - Research
of suppliers, set up and maintenance of a data base on Nigeria’s market
for goods and services - Manage
office supplies - Follow
up on orders placed with suppliers from request of quotes to delivery and
stock management - Maintain
the inventory of ECES Nigeria’s assets - Ensure
that the Project’s Standard Operating Procedures are adequately
implemented throughout the project’s life-span; - Contribute
to prepare the activities’ projections; - Contribute
to internal financial audit and expenditure verification control; - Contribute
to the preparation of external financial audits; - Contribute
to the preparation of financial documents/reports; - Implement
all other working tasks deemed necessary by the Finance, Administration
and Operation Manager and by the Project Director.
Values:
- Promotes
the vision, mission and strategic goals of the ECES; - Displays
cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and
adaptability; - Demonstrates
integrity by modelling ECES’ values and ethical standards.
Recruitment
Qualifications
Education:
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate
University Degree in Management, Economics, Business Administration,
Organizational Management etc
Experience:
- At
least three (3) years of relevant work experience in administrative and
logistics functions; - Previous
experiences in administrative and finance position within not for profit
organizations and/or international organizations; - Experience
in preparing financial and logistics reports/documents and audits; - Experience
in developing financial and management reports; - Proven
working knowledge of accountancy software/programmes; - Proficient
knowledge of MS Office applications is a must; - Good
interpersonal skills and result orientation; - Ability
to work in a multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment; - Ability
to perform effectively under high pressure, hardship conditions. - Experience
in management of EU funding and in particular knowledge of basic rules and
procedures for contracts defined in the Practical Guide to Contract
Procedures for European Union External Actions (PRAG)
Language
Requirements:
Requirements:
- Excellent
working level of English language in both writing and speaking. - Fluency
in French is considered an asset. Good knowledge of Hausa
Job
Title:
Project Accountant
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reports to: Project Director, Administrative and Finances Manager
Duration: 52 Months with a 03 Months probatory period
Title:
Project Accountant
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reports to: Project Director, Administrative and Finances Manager
Duration: 52 Months with a 03 Months probatory period
Organizational
Context
The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) is a not for profit private
foundation headquartered in Brussels a global remit. ECES promotes sustainable
democratic development through the provision of advisory services and
operational support in favor of all electoral stakeholders, including electoral
management bodies, civil society organizations dealing with civic & voter
education and election observation, political parties and parliaments dealing
with electoral reforms, media, security forces and legal institutions dealing
to electoral dispute resolutions.
Context
The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) is a not for profit private
foundation headquartered in Brussels a global remit. ECES promotes sustainable
democratic development through the provision of advisory services and
operational support in favor of all electoral stakeholders, including electoral
management bodies, civil society organizations dealing with civic & voter
education and election observation, political parties and parliaments dealing
with electoral reforms, media, security forces and legal institutions dealing
to electoral dispute resolutions.
ECES
holds the Vice Presidency of the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), the
most important network of European civil and political society organisations
working on democracy assistance. It is composed by 14 members from 11 EU Member
States. EPD is the first Community of Practice on democracy assistance
operating at the EU level advocating for a stronger presence of democracy
support on the EU agenda. In this context, ECES and EPD have jointly crafted a
strategy called “A European Response to Electoral Cycle Support – EURECS”, an
innovative delivery mechanism to implement electoral and democracy assistance activities
that are consistent with European values and EU policies.
holds the Vice Presidency of the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), the
most important network of European civil and political society organisations
working on democracy assistance. It is composed by 14 members from 11 EU Member
States. EPD is the first Community of Practice on democracy assistance
operating at the EU level advocating for a stronger presence of democracy
support on the EU agenda. In this context, ECES and EPD have jointly crafted a
strategy called “A European Response to Electoral Cycle Support – EURECS”, an
innovative delivery mechanism to implement electoral and democracy assistance activities
that are consistent with European values and EU policies.
Since
February 2012, ECES has signed over 60 contracts in support of transparent,
credible and cost-effective electoral processes and the strengthening of
democratic institutions in more than 35 countries mainly, but not only, in
Africa and Middle East. In addition to that, the founders and personnel of ECES
have acquired extensive field experience and, taken together, ECES can count on
a specific knowledge and a well-established network in over 70 countries around
the world. The EU is by far the largest ECES’ donor, however the organization
has also signed contracts and partnered with many other organisations.
February 2012, ECES has signed over 60 contracts in support of transparent,
credible and cost-effective electoral processes and the strengthening of
democratic institutions in more than 35 countries mainly, but not only, in
Africa and Middle East. In addition to that, the founders and personnel of ECES
have acquired extensive field experience and, taken together, ECES can count on
a specific knowledge and a well-established network in over 70 countries around
the world. The EU is by far the largest ECES’ donor, however the organization
has also signed contracts and partnered with many other organisations.
Project’s
Context
Context
- The
project EU-SDGN – Support to Independent National Electoral Commission of
Nigeria is meant to complement the efforts of the Government to improve
and strengthen democracy, especially with regards to the 2019 general
elections. Within the 11th European Development Fund (EDF), national
authorities renewed their commitment to cooperate in the pursuit and
achievement of the objectives foreseen in the EU Support to Democratic
Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) 2016 – 2020 Project. - The
project, EU-SDGN – Support to INEC is part of a broader EU programme in
Nigeria of five components as follows: Support to INEC; Support to the
National Assembly; Support to Political Parties; Support to Media; and
Support to CSOs. - The
project contributes to the reinforcement of democracy in Nigeria through
building strong, effective and legitimate democratic institutions. In
particular, the projects aims to 1) enhancing the capacities of the INEC
and other electoral stakeholders to deliver effectively; 2) strengthening
INEC’s strategic planning, policy framework and operational capacity; 3)
enhancing INEC’s internal communication and strengthening the
institutional mechanisms to engage with stakeholders. - The
design of the EU-SDGN project was undertaken in close cooperation with all
relevant electoral stakeholders in Nigeria, taking into account the
findings and recommendations of the latest EU EOM, as well as INEC
internal review and report on the 2015 general elections. Furthermore, the
project is built upon European Response to Electoral Cycle Support
Strategy.
Functions
/ Key Results Expected
Under the supervision of the Project Director and of the Executive Director of
ECES and under the guidance of the Administration, Finance and Operation
Manager , the Project Accountant will have the following specific
responsibilities and will provide the following deliverables:
/ Key Results Expected
Under the supervision of the Project Director and of the Executive Director of
ECES and under the guidance of the Administration, Finance and Operation
Manager , the Project Accountant will have the following specific
responsibilities and will provide the following deliverables:
- Work
in close collaboration with the Administration, Finance and Operation
Manager t to oversee the establishment and proper maintenance of the
finance and accounts in accordance with ECES and donor’s financial rules
and procedures; - Support
the Administration, Finance and Operation Manager and the Administration
and Finance Assistant in project budget monitoring and revision; - Contribute
to annual and periodic project’s budget plans - Daily
maintain the finances journal (Cash and Bank books) - Receive
invoices and check that all supporting documentations are provided - Operate
the module LOGISTICS of ECES ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software; - Prepare,
implement and review the funding of the budget and actual annual cash
flows and ensure adequate follow up; - Maintain
petty cash transactions, including writing receipts, preparing payment
request forms, disbursement of cash and clearance of advances; - Under
the supervision and upon approval of the Administration, Finance and
Operation Manager, operate banking transactions related to the project,
including preparing bank transfer requests, submitting them to the bank,
monitoring transfers and preparing monthly bank reconciliation statements
and reporting; - Reconcile
all balance sheet accounts and maintain records on file; - Prepare
periodic statement of expenditure reports and fund replenishment requests,
carefully checking and inspecting all supporting documents; - Contribute
to the use and maintenance of the project accounting information system; - Contribute
to the preparation of external financial audits and project financial
reports; - Monitor
and ensure expenditure of project funding is made in accordance with
Project SoP and Donor’s procedures; - Ensure
that documentation relating to payments are duly approved; - Report
any actual or potential financial issues to the Administration, Finance
and Operation Manager and the Administration and Finance Assistant; - Continuously
improve systems & procedures to enhance internal controls to satisfy
audit
Requirements;
- Maintain
an inventory file to support purchases of all equipment/assets; - Assist
the Project Director and the Administration, Finance and Operation Manager
on demand.
Values:
- Promotes
the vision, mission and strategic goals of the ECES; - Displays
cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and
adaptability; - Demonstrates
integrity by modelling ECES’ values and ethical standards.
Recruitment
Qualifications
Education:
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor
Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum
of five (5) years of professional experience in accounting work; - Solid
experience budgeting, planning and reporting; - Good
knowledge of administrative and accounting regulation and procedures; - Experience
in management of EU funding and in particular knowledge of basic rules and
procedures for contracts defined in the Practical Guide to Contract
Procedures for European Union External Actions (PRAG) - Experience
in ERP ( Enterprise Resource Planning) - Ability
to prioritize work, multi-task and meet deadlines; - Sound
analytical judgment; - Ability
to work with results-orientation and efficiency in a multi-tasking
environment; - Strong
planning skills; - Flexibility,
responsibility, integrity, team work, self-motivated, preparedness to work
off-time; - Good
computer skills in common word processing (MS Word), spreadsheet (MS
Excel), and accounting software; - Ability
to perform effectively under high pressure, hardship conditions and long
working hours.
Language
Requirements:
Requirements:
- Excellent
working level of English language in both writing and speaking. Fluency in
French is considered an asset. Good knowledge of Hausa
Job
Title: Monitoring
and Evaluation Officer
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reports to: Project Director, ECES Executive Director, ECES coordination
Duration: 55 Months with a 3 months probatory period
Title: Monitoring
and Evaluation Officer
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reports to: Project Director, ECES Executive Director, ECES coordination
Duration: 55 Months with a 3 months probatory period
Organizational
Context
The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) is a not for profit private
foundation headquartered in Brussels a global remit. ECES promotes sustainable
democratic development through the provision of advisory services and
operational support in favor of all electoral stakeholders, including electoral
management bodies, civil society organizations dealing with civic & voter
education and election observation, political parties and parliaments dealing
with electoral reforms, media, security forces and legal institutions dealing
to electoral dispute resolutions.
Context
The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) is a not for profit private
foundation headquartered in Brussels a global remit. ECES promotes sustainable
democratic development through the provision of advisory services and
operational support in favor of all electoral stakeholders, including electoral
management bodies, civil society organizations dealing with civic & voter
education and election observation, political parties and parliaments dealing
with electoral reforms, media, security forces and legal institutions dealing
to electoral dispute resolutions.
ECES
holds the Vice Presidency of the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), the
most important network of European civil and political society organisations
working on democracy assistance. It is composed by 14 members from 11 EU Member
States. EPD is the first Community of Practice on democracy assistance
operating at the EU level advocating for a stronger presence of democracy
support on the EU agenda. In this context, ECES and EPD have jointly crafted a
strategy called “A European Response to Electoral Cycle Support – EURECS”, an
innovative delivery mechanism to implement electoral and democracy assistance
activities that are consistent with European values and EU policies.
holds the Vice Presidency of the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), the
most important network of European civil and political society organisations
working on democracy assistance. It is composed by 14 members from 11 EU Member
States. EPD is the first Community of Practice on democracy assistance
operating at the EU level advocating for a stronger presence of democracy
support on the EU agenda. In this context, ECES and EPD have jointly crafted a
strategy called “A European Response to Electoral Cycle Support – EURECS”, an
innovative delivery mechanism to implement electoral and democracy assistance
activities that are consistent with European values and EU policies.
Since
February 2012, ECES has signed over 60 contracts in support of transparent,
credible and cost-effective electoral processes and the strengthening of
democratic institutions in more than 35 countries mainly, but not only, in
Africa and Middle East. In addition to that, the founders and personnel of ECES
have acquired extensive field experience and, taken together, ECES can count on
a specific knowledge and a well-established network in over 70 countries around
the world. The EU is by far the largest ECES’ donor, however the organization
has also signed contracts and partnered with many other organisations.
February 2012, ECES has signed over 60 contracts in support of transparent,
credible and cost-effective electoral processes and the strengthening of
democratic institutions in more than 35 countries mainly, but not only, in
Africa and Middle East. In addition to that, the founders and personnel of ECES
have acquired extensive field experience and, taken together, ECES can count on
a specific knowledge and a well-established network in over 70 countries around
the world. The EU is by far the largest ECES’ donor, however the organization
has also signed contracts and partnered with many other organisations.
Project’s
Context
Context
- The
project EU-SDGN – Support to Independent National Electoral Commission of
Nigeria is meant to complement the efforts of the Government to improve
and strengthen democracy, especially with regards to the 2019 general
elections. Within the 11th European Development Fund (EDF), national
authorities renewed their commitment to cooperate in the pursuit and
achievement of the objectives foreseen in the EU Support to Democratic
Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) 2016 – 2020 Project. - The
project, EU-SDGN – Support to INEC is part of a broader EU programme in
Nigeria of five components as follows: Support to INEC; Support to the
National Assembly; Support to Political Parties; Support to Media; and
Support to CSOs. - The
project contributes to the reinforcement of democracy in Nigeria through
building strong, effective and legitimate democratic institutions. In
particular, the projects aims to 1) enhancing the capacities of the INEC
and other electoral stakeholders to deliver effectively; 2) strengthening
INEC’s strategic planning, policy framework and operational capacity; 3)
enhancing INEC’s internal communication and strengthening the
institutional mechanisms to engage with stakeholders. - The
design of the EU-SDGN project was undertaken in close cooperation with all
relevant electoral stakeholders in Nigeria, taking into account the
findings and recommendations of the latest EU EOM, as well as INEC
internal review and report on the 2015 general elections. Furthermore, the
project is built upon European Response to Electoral Cycle Support
Strategy.
Functions
/ Key Results Expected
Under the guidance of the Project Director and ECES Executive Director, the
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will have the following specific
responsibilities and will provide the following deliverables:
/ Key Results Expected
Under the guidance of the Project Director and ECES Executive Director, the
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will have the following specific
responsibilities and will provide the following deliverables:
- Develop
and strengthen monitoring, inspection and evaluation plan and procedures; - Monitor
all project activities and progress towards achieving the project outputs; - Develop
monitoring and impact indicator for the project success; - Monitor
and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results and update (if
needed and in accordance with the EU), the project documentation to
reflect potential modifications in the activities; - Monitor
the sustainability of the project’s results; - Suggest
strategies to the Project Director for improving the efficiency and
effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks in completing
project activities; potential synergies with other components or risks of
duplications and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such
bottlenecks; - Report
monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project
activities and provide inputs, information and statistics for quarterly,
annual and other reports; - Participate
in annual project reviews and assist the Project Director in preparing
relevant reports; - Record,
manage and preserve monitoring and evaluation data in a safe and
accessible way; - Assist
the project personnel with M&E tools and in supporting them in their
use; - Provide
feedback to the Project Director on project strategies and activities; - Support
the Project Director on demand and implement all required working tasks.
Values:
- Promotes
the vision, mission and strategic goals of the ECES; - Displays
cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and
adaptability; - Demonstrates
integrity by modelling ECES’ values and ethical standards.
Recruitment
Qualifications
Education:
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor
Degree in Political sciences, International Relation or related field
Experience:
- At
least 5 years of experience in the design and implementation of M&E/MIS
in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs/UN
bodies/ Government; - Prior
working experience within international/not for profit organisations and
experience of working with EU funded projects is an added advantage; - Working
knowledge on MIS, M&E and development issues; - Excellent
knowledge of monitoring and the application of methodology; - Good
understanding of capacity assessment methodologies; - Experience
in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and
production of reports - Experience
drafting reports and expertise in analysing data using statistical
software; - Ability
to prioritize work, multi-task and meet deadlines; - Sound
analytical judgment - Ability
to work with results-orientation and efficiency in a multi-tasking
environment; - Strong
planning, communication and writing skills; - Strong
interpersonal skills and flexibility, responsibility, integrity, team
work, self-motivated, preparedness to work off-time; - Excellent
computer literacy - Ability
to perform effectively under high pressure, hardship conditions and long
working hours. - Capacity
to handle with diplomacy and in responsible and flexible manner political
sensitive issues.
Language
Requirements:
Requirements:
- Excellent
working level of English language in both writing and speaking. Fluency in
French is considered an asset. - Good
knowledge of Hausa
Job
Title: Secretary
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reports to: Project Director and ECES Executive Director
Duration: 52 Months with a 3 Months probatory period
Title: Secretary
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reports to: Project Director and ECES Executive Director
Duration: 52 Months with a 3 Months probatory period
Organizational
Context
The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) is a not for profit private
foundation
headquartered in Brussels a global remit. ECES promotes sustainable democratic
development through the provision of advisory services and operational support
in favor of all electoral stakeholders, including electoral management bodies,
civil society organizations dealing with civic & voter education and
election observation, political parties and parliaments dealing with electoral
reforms, media, security forces and legal institutions dealing with electoral
dispute resolution.
Context
The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) is a not for profit private
foundation
headquartered in Brussels a global remit. ECES promotes sustainable democratic
development through the provision of advisory services and operational support
in favor of all electoral stakeholders, including electoral management bodies,
civil society organizations dealing with civic & voter education and
election observation, political parties and parliaments dealing with electoral
reforms, media, security forces and legal institutions dealing with electoral
dispute resolution.
ECES
holds the Vice Presidency of the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), the
most important network of European civil and political society organizations
working on democracy assistance. It is composed by 14 members from 11 EU Member
States. EPD is the first Community of Practice on democracy assistance
operating at the EU level advocating for a stronger presence of democracy
support on the EU agenda. In this context, ECES and EPD have jointly crafted a
strategy called “A European Response to Electoral Cycle Support – EURECS”, an
innovative delivery mechanism to implement electoral and democracy assistance
activities that are consistent with European values and EU policies.
holds the Vice Presidency of the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), the
most important network of European civil and political society organizations
working on democracy assistance. It is composed by 14 members from 11 EU Member
States. EPD is the first Community of Practice on democracy assistance
operating at the EU level advocating for a stronger presence of democracy
support on the EU agenda. In this context, ECES and EPD have jointly crafted a
strategy called “A European Response to Electoral Cycle Support – EURECS”, an
innovative delivery mechanism to implement electoral and democracy assistance
activities that are consistent with European values and EU policies.
Since
February 2012, ECES has signed over 60 contracts in support of transparent,
credible and cost-effective electoral processes and for the strengthening of
democratic institutions in more than 35 countries essentially in Africa and in
the Middle East. The founders and personnel of ECES have acquired extensive
field experience and ECES can count on these knowledge and experiences as well
as on a well its well established network in over 70 countries around the
world. The EU is by far the largest ECES’ donor, however the organization has
also signed contracts and partnered with many other organisations.
February 2012, ECES has signed over 60 contracts in support of transparent,
credible and cost-effective electoral processes and for the strengthening of
democratic institutions in more than 35 countries essentially in Africa and in
the Middle East. The founders and personnel of ECES have acquired extensive
field experience and ECES can count on these knowledge and experiences as well
as on a well its well established network in over 70 countries around the
world. The EU is by far the largest ECES’ donor, however the organization has
also signed contracts and partnered with many other organisations.
Project’s
Context
Context
- The
project EU-SDGN – Support to Independent National Electoral Commission of
Nigeria (INEC) is meant to complement the efforts of the Government to
improve and strengthen democracy, especially with regards to the 2019
general elections. - Within
the 11th European Development Fund (EDF), national authorities renewed
their commitment to cooperate in the pursuit and achievement of the
objectives foreseen in the EU Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria
(EU-SDGN) 2016 – 2020 Project. - Within
the project, EU-SDGN support to INEC is part of a broader EU programme
composed of five components as follows: Support to INEC; Support to the
National Assembly; Support to Political Parties; Support to Media; and
Support to CSOs. - The
project contributes to the reinforcement of democracy in Nigeria through
building strong, effective and legitimate democratic institutions. - In
particular, the projects aims to 1) enhancing the capacities of the INEC
and other electoral stakeholders to deliver effectively; 2) strengthening
INEC’s strategic planning, policy framework and operational capacity; 3)
enhancing INEC’s internal communication and strengthening the institutional
mechanisms to engage with stakeholders. - The
design of the EU-SDGN project was undertaken in close cooperation with all
relevant electoral stakeholders in Nigeria, taking into account the
findings and recommendations EU EOM to the 2015 general elections, as well
as INEC internal review and report on the 2015 general elections. - Furthermore,
the project is built upon European Response to Electoral Cycle Support
Strategy.
Functions
/ Key Results Expected
Under the supervision of the Project Director and ECES Executive Director, the
Secretary will have the following specific responsibilities and with the
following deliverables:
/ Key Results Expected
Under the supervision of the Project Director and ECES Executive Director, the
Secretary will have the following specific responsibilities and with the
following deliverables:
- Arranging
day-to-day activities for the Project director - Monitoring
and processing all incoming and outgoing correspondence on internal memos,
business letters, e-mails and faxes for the Project director. - Screening
all telephone calls, ensuring that appropriate parties receive the
information. - Writing
letters & reports, sending mails and typing confidential works for the
Project director. - Responsible
for manager’s dairy and replying his calls, mails and faxes. - Booking
an air tickets and ground transportation for the project experts. - Arranging
accommodation for the project experts. - Following
up and ensuring the good organization of trainings and conferences. - Keep
records, control and scheduling appointments for Project director. - Responsible
in setting up & maintaining an effective filing system for the office. - Drafting
all documents and reports for the Project director as required. - Any
other task required by the Project director or ECES Executive Director
Values:
- Promotes
the vision, mission and strategic goals of the ECES; - Displays
cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and
adaptability; - Demonstrates
integrity by modeling ECES’ values and ethical standards.
Recruitment
Qualifications
Education:
Qualifications
Education:
- Advanced
University Degree or equivalent.
Experience:
- Qualifications
University Degree. - Excellent
communication skills. - Proficiency
in English. - Ability
to set Priorities. - Organizational
and filling Skills. - Proven
experience with MS Office Applications is a must.
Language
Requirements:
Requirements:
- Excellent
working level of the English language. Good knowledge of Hausa.
Job
Title:
ICT Officer
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reports to: Project Director, Operational, Administrative and Finances
Manager
Duration: 30 Months with a 3 Months probatory period
Title:
ICT Officer
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reports to: Project Director, Operational, Administrative and Finances
Manager
Duration: 30 Months with a 3 Months probatory period
Organizational
Context
The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) is a not for profit private
foundation headquartered in Brussels a global remit. ECES promotes sustainable
democratic development through the provision of advisory services and
operational support in favor of all electoral stakeholders, including electoral
management bodies, civil society organizations dealing with civic & voter
education and election observation, political parties and parliaments dealing
with electoral reforms, media, security forces and legal institutions dealing
to electoral dispute resolutions.
Context
The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) is a not for profit private
foundation headquartered in Brussels a global remit. ECES promotes sustainable
democratic development through the provision of advisory services and
operational support in favor of all electoral stakeholders, including electoral
management bodies, civil society organizations dealing with civic & voter
education and election observation, political parties and parliaments dealing
with electoral reforms, media, security forces and legal institutions dealing
to electoral dispute resolutions.
ECES
holds the Vice Presidency of the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), the
most important network of European civil and political society organisations
working on democracy assistance. It is composed by 14 members from 11 EU Member
States. EPD is the first Community of Practice on democracy assistance
operating at the EU level advocating for a stronger presence of democracy
support on the EU agenda. In this context, ECES and EPD have jointly crafted a
strategy called “A European Response to Electoral Cycle Support – EURECS”, an innovative
delivery mechanism to implement electoral and democracy assistance activities
that are consistent with European values and EU policies.
holds the Vice Presidency of the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), the
most important network of European civil and political society organisations
working on democracy assistance. It is composed by 14 members from 11 EU Member
States. EPD is the first Community of Practice on democracy assistance
operating at the EU level advocating for a stronger presence of democracy
support on the EU agenda. In this context, ECES and EPD have jointly crafted a
strategy called “A European Response to Electoral Cycle Support – EURECS”, an innovative
delivery mechanism to implement electoral and democracy assistance activities
that are consistent with European values and EU policies.
Since
February 2012, ECES has signed over 60 contracts in support of transparent,
credible and cost-effective electoral processes and the strengthening of
democratic institutions in more than 35 countries mainly, but not only, in
Africa and Middle East. In addition to that, the founders and personnel of ECES
have acquired extensive field experience and, taken together, ECES can count on
a specific knowledge and a well-established network in over 70 countries around
the world. The EU is by far the largest ECES’ donor, however the organization
has also signed contracts and partnered with many other organisations.
February 2012, ECES has signed over 60 contracts in support of transparent,
credible and cost-effective electoral processes and the strengthening of
democratic institutions in more than 35 countries mainly, but not only, in
Africa and Middle East. In addition to that, the founders and personnel of ECES
have acquired extensive field experience and, taken together, ECES can count on
a specific knowledge and a well-established network in over 70 countries around
the world. The EU is by far the largest ECES’ donor, however the organization
has also signed contracts and partnered with many other organisations.
Project’s
Context
Context
- The
project EU-SDGN – Support to Independent National Electoral Commission of
Nigeria is meant to complement the efforts of the Government to improve
and strengthen democracy, especially with regards to the 2019 general
elections. - Within
the 11th European Development Fund (EDF), national authorities renewed
their commitment to cooperate in the pursuit and achievement of the
objectives foreseen in the EU Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria
(EU-SDGN) 2016 – 2020 Project. - The
project, EU-SDGN – Support to INEC is part of a broader EU programme in
Nigeria of five components as follows: Support to INEC; Support to the
National Assembly; Support to Political Parties; Support to Media; and
Support to CSOs. The project contributes to the reinforcement of democracy
in Nigeria through building strong, effective and legitimate democratic
institutions. In particular, the projects aims to: - Enhancing
the capacities of the INEC and other electoral stakeholders to deliver
effectively; - Strengthening
INEC’s strategic planning, policy framework and operational capacity; - Enhancing
INEC’s internal communication and strengthening the institutional
mechanisms to engage with stakeholders. - The
design of the EU-SDGN project was undertaken in close cooperation with all
relevant electoral stakeholders in Nigeria, taking into account the
findings and recommendations of the latest EU EOM, as well as INEC
internal review and report on the 2015 general elections. - Furthermore,
the project is built upon European Response to Electoral Cycle Support
Strategy.
Functions/Key
Results Expected
Under the guidance of the Project Director and the Operational, Administrative
and Finances Manager, the ICT Officer will have the following responsibilities
and provide the following deliverables:
Results Expected
Under the guidance of the Project Director and the Operational, Administrative
and Finances Manager, the ICT Officer will have the following responsibilities
and provide the following deliverables:
- Manage
the overall technology project’s infrastructure including implementation
and management of the software applications and hardware infrastructure
that support operations; - Ensure
systems administration including: - General
computer support; - Upgrades
and updates of operating systems and user applications; - Software
installations license management; - Server
set up and management; - Network
and printer support; - Deployment
of equipment; - Setup
and support audio/visual equipment for presentations and trainings on and
off site - Update
and maintain the ICT equipment inventory; - User
support; - Perform
needs assessment for new applications and modifications to existing ones - Inform
and train project staff in how to adhere to security ICT policies and
train new and current employees on computer software and ICT systems - Provide
procurement assistance including, but not limited to, researching
solutions, engaging with potential vendors, making recommendations for
product purchases and assessing needs and developing terms of references - Assist
with preparation of operating budgets based on estimated and actual
expenditures for ICT systems and support needs. - Liaise
with project’s experts to provide targeted support; - Perform
all other working tasks as required
Values:
- Promotes
the vision, mission and strategic goals of the ECES - Displays
cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and
adaptability - Demonstrates
integrity by modelling ECES’ values and ethical standards.
Recruitment
Qualifications
Education:
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s
Degree or higher within Information Technologies, or substantial working
experience within relevant fields and have obtained and maintained
relevant certificate
Experience:
- Minimum
of three (3) years within the ICT technical field - Prior
working experience in international organizations/not for profit
organisations - Experience
in handling servers and related access management control - Experience
drafting reports - Ability
to prioritize work, multi-task and meet deadlines - Ability
to work with results-orientation and efficiency in a multi-tasking
environment - Flexibility,
responsibility, integrity, team work, self-motivated, preparedness to work
off-time - Ability
to perform effectively under high pressure, hardship conditions and long
working hours.
Language
Requirements:
Requirements:
- Excellent
working level of English language in both writing and speaking. - Fluency
in French is considered an asset. Good knowledge of Hausa
How
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV’s in PDF
format to: nigeria@eces.eu
Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV’s in PDF
format to: nigeria@eces.eu
Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)
Note: Submit your CV in
PDF format and save the document as “CV_Surname-Name-MM.YYYY” eg
CV_Okeke-John-08.2017
PDF format and save the document as “CV_Surname-Name-MM.YYYY” eg
CV_Okeke-John-08.2017
Application
Deadline: 12th
August, 2017.
Deadline: 12th
August, 2017.