Junior Expert in Elections and Participatory Governance (JNKE) Full Time

Project: Cooperation Facility and Visibility and Communication Strategy for Lesotho, Lesotho

The overall objective (Impact) to which this action contributes is to establish a cooperation facility to support the implementation of the Multi-annual Indicative Programme 2021-2027 and Team Europe Initiatives, including strategic communication activities. The specific objectives (Outcomes) of this contract are as follows:

1. Support Lesotho’s development strategies, the implementation of the Multiannual Indicative Programme and Team Europe Initiatives;
2. Promote the values that inspire the partnership between Lesotho and the European Union.

DAI is looking to recruit Junior Expert in Elections and Participatory Governance (JNKE):

Objectives of the NKEs Assignment
The overall objective of this assignment is to support a detailed conceptualisation and formulation of an action to enhance public trust in and inclusion in the political system, building a basis for political stability and sustainable development.
The specific Project Deliverable is to draft a high-quality Action Document accepted by the parties and authorities involved, including a detailed Intervention description, and requested annexes as per templates. In the second part of the assignment, the expert will support the drafting and agreement of the resulting prospected projects.

Requirements:

Technical Qualifications and Skills

• University degree in international relations, law, political science or any other discipline related to the assignment.
• Ability to work productively with multi-disciplinary/sector consultants, counterparts, and other project stakeholders. Good judgement pays attention to nuance and detail, takes initiative, high sense of responsibility, tact, and discretion, with sensitivity to different cultures.
• Excellent analysis, drafting and communication skills including presentations, report writing and research.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Sesotho

General Professional Experience

•  At least 5 years of  professional experience in governance, support to civil society, civic education or election support.
• A good understanding of cross-cutting issues, including gender inclusion and conflict dynamics for socio-economic equity, relevant to this assignment.
• Ability to interact effectively with the relevant stakeholders and counterparts..

Specific Professional Experience

The Assignment tasks and Outputs are technically specific and require special knowledge of participatory governance. Accordingly, the NKE:

• Must possess country-specific knowledge, network and competencies needed to progress the project’s critical goals relevant to this Assignment.
• Have an established and strong knowledge of relevant local stakeholders and relevant institutions.
• Possess expertise and experience in civic education, elections or participatory governance.

All experts must be independent and free from conflicts of interest.

Base of Operation: Maseru, Lesotho

Input: 35 working days (first part)

Period of implementation: 05/02/2024 to 10/04/2024 (first part)

Deadline for submission of the CVs: till 28th of January

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!