VOTER
EDUCATION OUTREACH ANALYST – (OPEN TO TANZANIAN NATIONALS ONLY)
EDUCATION OUTREACH 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 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.
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.
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:
to the realization of the following four objectives:
- Capacity of 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 gender based
violence.
Project
Management
Management
The 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.
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.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Support timely
and efficient development and implementation of voter education activities and
processes, including:
and efficient development and implementation of voter education activities and
processes, including:
- Design and development of voter education
materials; - Development of voter education plans and
strategies;
Support
close liaison with ZEC, CSOs, media and other electoral stakeholders in
relation to their voter education activities;
close liaison with ZEC, CSOs, media and other electoral stakeholders in
relation to their voter education activities;
Assigned
activities under the DEP project, in particular in the following areas:
activities under the DEP project, in particular in the following areas:
- Support for project activities related to the
development of human and institutional capacity of the two EMBs in the
areas of voter education and information, strategic communications and
outreach; - The organization and coordination of specific
voter education and information capacity building activities (workshops,
conferences, consultations, assessments, etc.) as directed; - Support for the design and implementation of
voter education, information, communications and other campaigns of the
ZEC.
Coordination
of the above activities with the DEP Project Management Unit and UNDP Tanzania
Country Office, including:
of the above activities with the DEP Project Management Unit and UNDP Tanzania
Country Office, including:
- Preparation of required documentation related
to activities being coordinated to ensure proper administration and
financial management of DEP activities under UNDP guidelines.
Collaborate
with other DEP Technical and Project Management Team members to support the
achievement of overall project goals and objectives. In particular, work
closely with the DEP Inclusion Analysts and DEP Gender Specialist to support
mainstreaming of gender equality in voter education
with other DEP Technical and Project Management Team members to support the
achievement of overall project goals and objectives. In particular, work
closely with the DEP Inclusion Analysts and DEP Gender Specialist to support
mainstreaming of gender equality in voter education
Support the
efforts of the ZEC in the implementation of the full range of electoral
activities including voter registration, voter education and outreach,
stakeholder engagement, polling operations and results management.
efforts of the ZEC in the implementation of the full range of electoral
activities including voter registration, voter education and outreach,
stakeholder engagement, polling operations and results management.
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; - Displays cultural, gender, religion, race,
nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; - Highest standards of integrity, discretion and
loyalty.
Required
Skills and Experience
Skills and Experience
Education:
- A university degree in Political Science or
Social Science with a specialization in public affairs, media relations,
communications or a related subject.
Experience:
- At least five years of relevant work
experience in the development and implementation of public information and
outreach campaigns; - At least five years practical experience with
the design, development and implementation of messaging for mass audiences
Radio/television production Strategic communications - Advertising campaigns Microsoft Office
programs - Document processing and storage
- Familiarity with Government of Tanzania
administrative procedures preferred
Language:
- Fluency in written and spoken English and
Kiswahili is essential.
Other:
- Willingness to travel frequently in various
locations of mainland in Tanzania.
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
Closing Date: Friday, 29 November 2013
