Guatemala: Organizational Development Consultant-Guatemala

Project Description:

Under the current CEPPS-USAID Associate Cooperative Agreement No. AID-520-LA-12-00001, IFES is implementing the “Less Violence, More Inclusion” Project. The project seeks to institutionalize processes and strengthen traditionally marginalized civil society groups to mitigate the risks for political violence and illicit financing of electoral campaigns.

IFES is implementing activities to strengthen the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) capacity strategically plan and implement recommendations. To that end, it will facilitate the TSE's post-elections evaluation activities.

Job Responsibilities:

Through this assignment the consultant will conduct a series of workshops in two phases as follows:

Phase 1 (November 26 – December 2):

• Development and administration of a questionnaire to be sent to the TSE leadership, managers and technical staff to evaluate the 2015 elections process.

• Develop the workshop methodology, objectives, agenda and materials based on the responses to the questionnaire administered to TSE officials.

Phase 2 (December 2 – December 31):

• Conduct the working sessions with the TSE leadership, managers and technical staff to evaluate the 2015 elections process.

• Develop and carry out the Post- 2015 General Elections evaluation, lessons learned and best practices.

• Develop the final report to the TSE Magistrates, technical leadership and other relevant stakeholders. The presentation and final document should include conclusions and recommendations for the TSE to consider in the development and implementation of the Strategy 2016-2020, and 2020 and the General elections work plan.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or related field preferred; Bachelor’s required;

• Previous experience with Electoral Management Bodies is highly desirable;

• At least 10+ years of professional experience in areas related to the electoral administration and/or organizational development;

• Demonstrated initiative and problem solving skills;

• Strong oral and written communication skills;

• Strong professional and collaborative management skills;

• Working knowledge of USAID policies and regulations;

• Ability to meet deadlines;

• Spanish fluency required;

• Strong oral and written communication skills; and

• Familiarity with the political context in Guatemala and special interest in electoral processes.

You must go to http: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.