United States of America: Project Officer

Project Officer

Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Division: Program Management

Status: Local National Employee

Project Description:

IFES is an international, nonprofit organization that supports the building of democratic societies. IFES promotes democratic stability by providing technical assistance and applying field-based research to the electoral cycle in countries around the world to enhance citizen participation and strengthen civil societies, governance and transparency. Founded in 1987 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, IFES has developed and implemented comprehensive, collaborative democracy solutions in more than 145 countries.

Currently, IFES is seeking a Project Officer to support the implementation of an elections program in Cambodia.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and implementation of technical assistance and capacity building activities with the National Election Committee (NEC);

• Monitor local and international media coverage on elections and related topics;

• Lead monitoring and evaluation of project activities, including with local partners;

• Contribute to drafting of bi-weekly and quarterly activity reports;

• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with the NEC and with IFES’ local partners;

• Support IFES consultants, headquarters staff, and the Chief of Party;

• Translate legal documents from Khmer to English and vice-versa;

• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Cambodian national

• Bachelor’s Degree in law, political science, public administration, public management, governance & politics, or other related disciplines required; Master’s preferred;

• 4-6 years of relevant experience related to elections management and implementation;

• Comprehensive knowledge on Cambodia's electoral framework;

• Experience working with international organizations;

• Fluency in written and spoken English;

• Microsoft Office and Windows proficiency.

To Apply:

You must go to www.ifes.org to the Careers section and apply online. Applications are only accepted in this way. Make sure you upload all papers together (ie. cover letter and application, etc.). Resumes are only reviewed and accepted if submitted through our careers page.

Direct Link:

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