Tunisia: Voter Education and Outreach Specialist (Tunisia for Libya)

Position Title: Voter Education and Outreach Specialist (Tunisia for Libya)

Location: Tunisia, Tunis

Division: Program Management

Department: MENA

Project Description:

IFES Libya has been supporting the High National Election Commission (HNEC) and civil society organizations (CSOs) since 2011 with institutional development and the capacity building. IFES is looking for a Voter Education and Outreach Specialist to provide technical assistance in voter outreach efforts in preparations for the upcoming constitutional referendum and subsequent parliamentary elections in Libya. The Voter Education and Outreach Specialist, under supervision of IFES Chief of Party (COP), will support the civic and voter education initiative in the development and implementation of civic and voter education activities to increase the level of information and awareness by all potential voters.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist Libyan partners with development and implementation of voter education and public outreach campaigns in lead up to elections;

• Support program partners in the design and development of accessible, cultural, and gender-sensitive civic and voter education materials and products that cover all aspects of the electoral process, which include but are not limited to voter registration, electoral districting, candidates nomination, and polling and counting;

• Build capacity and conduct trainings for program partners and media outlets in the design, implementation, and conduct of civic and voter information and educational activities;

• Build capacity in the development of effective public outreach and communication tools and protocols for regularized communication between CSO and HNEC, political entities, technology companies, and media outlets;

• Serve as a liaison between program partners and other electoral stakeholders, institutions, and service providers subcontracted by IFES;

• Review the content, impact and quality of the voter education media outreach products prepared by Libyan partners;

• Provide technical advisory support to other electoral stakeholders in the production and dissemination of civic and voter education materials;

• Assist in the preparation of work plans, progress reports, M&E data and reports, and other documentation or reports as required; and,

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in communication/PR/journalism desirable;

• 7+ years of experience in managing internal and external communication strategies;

• Demonstrated expertise and experience in the development and implementation of large-scale, media and public outreach programs;

• Experience in the development and implementation of voter information and educational programs;

• Demonstrated expertise in creative media production;

• Proven ability to train others and build capacity among counterparts;

• Demonstrated experience in working effectively with senior leaders and managers in large organizations and ability to influence their approach;

• Experience in the field of democracy, governance or civil society program implementation in developing, post-conflict, and/or conflict zones;

• Familiarity with political, economic, and social issues in Libya and the region;

• Professional, collaborative management approach with the ability to work as a member of a team;

• Fluency in English (oral and written) required;

• Arabic language skills highly desirable;

• Excellent interpersonal and mentoring skills;

• Strong diplomatic and negotiating skills;

• Ability to detect problems and produce acceptable solutions.

Applying:

Applications will be accepted online only, through the IFES website. To apply visit our careers website at http://www.ifes.org/dc_employment.html. Then follow the instructions on how to upload your resume and answer prescreening questions. A cover letter is welcome and can be placed in the applicant notes section