ELECTION
INCLUSION ANALYST – (OPEN TO TANZANIAN NATIONALS ONLY)
INCLUSION ANALYST – (OPEN TO TANZANIAN NATIONALS ONLY)
Location : Zanzibar, TANZANIA
Application
Deadline : 29-Nov-13
Deadline : 29-Nov-13
Additional
Category: Management
Category: Management
Type of
Contract : Service Contract
Post Level :
SB-4
SB-4
Languages
Required : English
Required : English
Starting
Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to
start) 06-Jan-2014
Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to
start) 06-Jan-2014
Duration of
Initial Contract : 12 months
Initial Contract : 12 months
Expected
Duration of Assignment : 12 months
Duration of Assignment : 12 months
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.
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 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.
in 2014 the United Republic of Tanzania will likely conduct a first national
referendum on a new constitution. The national 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.
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.
Project
Objectives
Objectives
The DEP
seeks to promote democracy and contribute to the realization of the following
four objectives:
seeks to promote democracy and contribute to the realization of the following
four objectives:
- Capacity of the key democratic institutions
(EMBs, CRC, RPP, etc.) enhanced to support and promote legal and
institutional reform in the context of the on-going constitutional reform
process and beyond; - Capacity of the EMBs to conduct credible
elections enhanced through strategic, technical and operational support
and improved EMB engagement with stakeholders (i.e. political parties,
CSOs, and the media) to foster a democratic environment; - Inclusive participation in elections and
politics enhanced through the empowerment of women, youth and PWDs; and - National peace infrastructure enhanced to
mitigate and prevent election-related conflicts, including violence
against women in elections.
Project
Management
Management
The DEP
project will be executed directly by UNDP and implemented under the overall
guiding principle of national ownership and leadership in the electoral
process. The international assistance provided should be considered as an
extension of, and a complement to, national resources and is intended to
support national management and coordination structures.
project will be executed directly by UNDP and implemented under the overall
guiding principle of national ownership and leadership in the electoral
process. The international assistance provided should be considered as an
extension of, and a complement to, national resources and is intended to
support national management and coordination structures.
UNDP-UN
Women cooperation
Women cooperation
DEP builds
on well-established UNDP and UN Women partnerships with the EMBs, police,
judiciary, Registrar of Political Parties, civil society and the media in an
effort to enhance their capacity to contribute to credible and peaceful
elections. UN Women will take the lead in supporting DEP management, the EMBs
and other stakeholders to ensure that a gender equality perspective is mainstreamed
into all project components, and will in particular support implementation of
agreed activities under DEP Component 3.: Inclusive participation in elections
and politics enhanced through the empowerment of women, youth and people with
disabilities.
on well-established UNDP and UN Women partnerships with the EMBs, police,
judiciary, Registrar of Political Parties, civil society and the media in an
effort to enhance their capacity to contribute to credible and peaceful
elections. UN Women will take the lead in supporting DEP management, the EMBs
and other stakeholders to ensure that a gender equality perspective is mainstreamed
into all project components, and will in particular support implementation of
agreed activities under DEP Component 3.: Inclusive participation in elections
and politics enhanced through the empowerment of women, youth and people with
disabilities.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Substantive
support to the electoral process:
support to the electoral process:
- Help implement plans to engage women, youth,
and people with disabilities, to encourage and empower them to seek
nominations; - Support consultations with political parties
and others on roadblocks to participation in Tanzania; - Help develop baselines and targets for
enlarged participation (candidates for nominations); - Deliver strategies, approaches and
methodologies for training of trainers, focusing on engagement and
empowerment of potential candidates; - Help provide monthly, quarterly and other
reports and briefing notes as required; - Perform any other duties the supervisor may
assign with respect to the conduct of the elections.
Capacity
Development and Knowledge Building
Development and Knowledge Building
- Support preparation of a capacity development
plan, including provision of inputs on the national context, taking into
consideration the needs of the potential candidates, political parties,
and others as appropriate; - Help develop strategies to enhance and
maintain communication with stakeholders including political parties, the
media, civil society and donor partners; - Help ensure substantive quality of all
knowledge products, reports and services, and ensure effective integration
and compatibility with other practice areas; - Assist implementation of monitoring and
evaluation mechanisms for the assurance of both quality and delivery.
Competencies
- Training skills, knowledge of Training of
Trainers methodology, and capacity-building tools, techniques and
strategies preferred; - Excellent analytical, networking,
communication, writing and presentation skills; - Works effectively under pressure, manages
stress well and adapts to evolving situations; - Willingness to travel frequently in various
locations of Zanzibar.
Required
Skills and Experience
Skills and Experience
Education:
- Master’s degree in political science, social
science, gender studies or other relevant field, such as international
relations, and public administration, or equivalent.
Experience:
- At least 5 years of substantive experience in
the field of women in elections/politics, political party development,
and/or political party management/ activism. Can include former candidate
for office; - Prior working knowledge of the UN and UNDP or
UN Women preferable; - Prior knowledge of Zanzibar is essential;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social
media applications.
Language:
- Fluent written and spoken English essential.
- Knowledge of Kiswahili essential.
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.
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.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to follow the
link below to apply
link below to apply
