Programme Officer

Job Title:	Programme Officer
Location:	South Sudan
Country:	Sudan
Company:	IDEA
Description:
MAIN FUNCTION OF THE POST: - To support the Implementation of the Support to the South Sudan Constitution Review Process Project; - To coordinate with international and national partners with a view to supporting and facilitating the constitution building process; - To cooperate with and support the National Constitutional Review Commission in realizing it constitutional mandate. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of the IDEA Representative in the Republic of South Sudan, the incumbent performs the following: - To support, through concerted efforts, the implementation of the support to the South Sudan Constitutional Review Process Project; - To coordinate with international and national partners at the programmatic level with a view to supporting and facilitating the constitution build process; - To cooperate with and support the National Constitutional Review Commission in its work and activities; - To provide guidance for Policy, advice, and support of the Representative of Int. IDEA in South Sudan; - To provide technical support to national and international partners; - To facilitate and support dialogue among constitutional building stakeholders; - Support preparation of the budget and work plans of the Office - To prepare, organize and facilitate workshops, seminars, meetings with a view to raising awareness and build capacity of the stakeholders; - To coordinate and maintain strong relationship with international and national partners, relevant stakeholders, and IDEA program officers at regional and headquarters levels. - To attend coordination meetings at the programmatic level for the purpose of strategizing, planning, sharing of information and experience; - To prepare regular analytical briefs/reports on issues that impact on the role of IDEA Office in South Sudan; - To critically analyze the overall situation from the perspective of implementing the Constitutional Review Process Project; - To develop and write project proposals for funding and support; - To undertake any other task as requested by the Representative of IDEA in South Sudan.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION: - Advanced University degree in law, political science, Development, conflict resolution studies, or any other related disciplines. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years’ experience at a practical level working with constitution building, rule of law, state building, post conflict transition, human rights, human security or democracy at a national or international level. FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES: - Ability to initiate policy, design, and implementation in the field of democracy support and governance. - Effective analytical and problem solving skills. Proven ability to plan and execute in the framework of annual budgets and timelines. - Ability to keep priorities and work under pressure with dedication - Excellent interpersonal skills. - Good communication skills. WORK RELATIONSHIPS: - Project coordination and collaboration within International IDEA headquarters and with regional offices - Close collaboration with the Senior Consultant for Constitution Building, South Sudan Project. - Local relevant personnel with programme partners, donors and other relevant organizations Supervisory responsibilities: - No supervisory responsibility is foreseen. LANGUAGE SKILLS: - English: Excellent or very good written and reading proficiency required COMPUTER SKILLS: - Knowledge of Microsoft office package and Internet TERMS OF CONTRACT: Local Post, fixed term appointment until 31 December 2014. Please note as this is a local post, International IDEA will bear no costs relating to relocation of the selected candidate to the duty station. This position is open to those legally authorized to work in South Sudan. For full job description and to apply online, please visit: http://www.idea.int/about/vacancies/ DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications should be submitted no later than 17 September 2013. Please note that all applications must be made in English. International IDEA is an equal opportunity employer which seeks to further diversify its staff in terms of gender, culture and nationality. Should internet not be an option, applications can be submitted to International IDEA by fax: +46-20 24 22 or by post: International IDEA, SE-103 34, Stockholm, Sweden