NDI is seeking a Resident Director with strong
management skills and democracy and governance experience to oversee the
implementation of its multi-sectoral democracy support program in Nigeria. The
Resident Director will be based in Abuja and will oversee the implementation of
program activities, leading a diverse team of talented and experienced national
and expatriate staff. S/he will be NDI’s principal liaison with Nigerian
political and civil society organizations, the Government of Nigeria, the U.S.
Agency for International Development (USAID), and other members of the donor
community. The Resident Director will report to the Institute’s DC-based
Regional Director for Central and West Africa and is expected to closely
coordinate with the Washington-based staff.
management skills and democracy and governance experience to oversee the
implementation of its multi-sectoral democracy support program in Nigeria. The
Resident Director will be based in Abuja and will oversee the implementation of
program activities, leading a diverse team of talented and experienced national
and expatriate staff. S/he will be NDI’s principal liaison with Nigerian
political and civil society organizations, the Government of Nigeria, the U.S.
Agency for International Development (USAID), and other members of the donor
community. The Resident Director will report to the Institute’s DC-based
Regional Director for Central and West Africa and is expected to closely
coordinate with the Washington-based staff.
NDI Programs in Nigeria
Since the 1998/99 transition from military to
civilian rule, NDI has supported the efforts of Nigerian civil society and
legislators to strengthen the country’s political processes and nascent
democratic institutions. With support from USAID and DFID, NDI conducted
election monitoring programs for the 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2011 elections. NDI
currently provides technical assistance to Nigerian civil society groups as
they advocate for electoral reforms, conduct civic education, and engage in
citizen observation of upcoming gubernatorial races. For more information on
NDI’s programs in Nigeria, please visit: http://www.ndi.org/content/nigeria.
civilian rule, NDI has supported the efforts of Nigerian civil society and
legislators to strengthen the country’s political processes and nascent
democratic institutions. With support from USAID and DFID, NDI conducted
election monitoring programs for the 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2011 elections. NDI
currently provides technical assistance to Nigerian civil society groups as
they advocate for electoral reforms, conduct civic education, and engage in
citizen observation of upcoming gubernatorial races. For more information on
NDI’s programs in Nigeria, please visit: http://www.ndi.org/content/nigeria.
Primary Responsibilities:
Oversee
the implementation of NDI’s programs in Nigeria
the implementation of NDI’s programs in Nigeria
Lead and
manage national and expatriate staff on a daily basis
manage national and expatriate staff on a daily basis
Strengthen
the capacity of NDI staff to develop and implement program activities in
accordance with program objectives and work plans
the capacity of NDI staff to develop and implement program activities in
accordance with program objectives and work plans
Develop
and maintaining office and personnel management systems
and maintaining office and personnel management systems
Ensure
adherence to both NDI and donor financial regulations and the respect of
procedures that guarantee the integrity of all financial transactions
adherence to both NDI and donor financial regulations and the respect of
procedures that guarantee the integrity of all financial transactions
Manage the
in-country program budget and ensure the submission to NDI’s Washington office
of accurate monthly financial reconciliation statements
in-country program budget and ensure the submission to NDI’s Washington office
of accurate monthly financial reconciliation statements
Supervise
the writing and timely submission of monthly program activity reports,
monitoring and evaluation data, periodic updates on political developments and
other program related materials
the writing and timely submission of monthly program activity reports,
monitoring and evaluation data, periodic updates on political developments and
other program related materials
Coordinate, with NDI/Washington, timetables and staff assignments for
developing proposals, budgets, work plans, and reports and ensure documents
reflect NDI priorities, strategy, needs and objectives
Coordinate, with NDI/Washington, timetables and staff assignments for
developing proposals, budgets, work plans, and reports and ensure documents
reflect NDI priorities, strategy, needs and objectives
Coordinate
Abuja-based staff and office security with NDI head office in Washington, D.C
Abuja-based staff and office security with NDI head office in Washington, D.C
Represent
NDI to Nigerian government officials, election authorities, elected officials,
political parties, the US Embassy, USAID, DFID, other donors, and local and
international non-governmental organizations
NDI to Nigerian government officials, election authorities, elected officials,
political parties, the US Embassy, USAID, DFID, other donors, and local and
international non-governmental organizations
Represent
NDI Nigeria at public events
NDI Nigeria at public events
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s
degree in preferably in international development, political science or
management; graduate degree preferred.
degree in preferably in international development, political science or
management; graduate degree preferred.
Solid
democracy and governance background with a minimum of fourteen (14) years of
experience in senior-level program management, including office operations and
the management of fiscal and human resources
democracy and governance background with a minimum of fourteen (14) years of
experience in senior-level program management, including office operations and
the management of fiscal and human resources
Comparative experience working in multi-cultural settings, and a
demonstrated ability to thrive in a challenging environment
Comparative experience working in multi-cultural settings, and a
demonstrated ability to thrive in a challenging environment
Substantive senior-level political experience, such as working for a
legislature, executive branch, or political party
Substantive senior-level political experience, such as working for a
legislature, executive branch, or political party
Demonstrated ability to conduct excellent political analysis
Demonstrated ability to conduct excellent political analysis
Experience
implementing or overseeing political development programs, preferably in Africa
implementing or overseeing political development programs, preferably in Africa
Familiarity with Nigerian politics
Familiarity with Nigerian politics
Proven
ability to manage multi-million dollar budgets and to effectively lead and
manage multi-national staff of more than 25 people
ability to manage multi-million dollar budgets and to effectively lead and
manage multi-national staff of more than 25 people
Effective
interpersonal, communication, and networking skills, and a demonstrated ability
to build and maintain professional relationships
interpersonal, communication, and networking skills, and a demonstrated ability
to build and maintain professional relationships
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Strong
oral and written communication skills in English
oral and written communication skills in English
Familiarity with USAID and DFID funding mechanisms
Familiarity with USAID and DFID funding mechanisms
Knowledge
of PC-based word processing and spreadsheets (Microsoft Suite), e-mail and
internet technology
of PC-based word processing and spreadsheets (Microsoft Suite), e-mail and
internet technology
How to apply:
To apply, please visit our website at www.ndi.org
Closing Date: Thursday, 28 February 2013
