International IDEA is collaborating with Action Appointments for this recruitment process. Applications should be sent directly to melissa@actionappointments.co.za
Context
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance – International IDEA – is an Inter-Governmental Organization that supports sustainable democracy worldwide. Its objective is to strengthen democratic institutions and processes. The Institute acts as a catalyst for democracy building by providing global comparative knowledge resources and tools, policy proposals and supporting democratic reforms in response to specific national requests, specifically in electoral processes, constitution building processes, political participation and representation, democracy and climate change, and democracy and digitalization.
International IDEA is leading a consortium in implementing an EU-funded, continental electoral support project, titled, ‘‘Strengthening Pan-African Capacities for Electoral Observation and Assistance’ project. The consortium led by International IDEA includes the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA). The project is a three-year project with an overall objective of contributing to improved transparency and credibility of elections in Africa while contributing towards progress in the achievement of SDG 16.6 at the global level.
To achieve the set objectives, the project will deliver capacity building initiatives through advisory services, technical assistance, training, peer learning, mentoring, development of knowledge products and development of digital tools. The project will work primarily with the Department of Political Affairs, Peace, and Security (DPAPS) of the African Union Commission (AUC); electoral support units or divisions of Regional Economic Communities; continental and regional networks of electoral management bodies (EMBs); selected EMBs at national level; and electoral support providers.
The Communications Officer will contribute to all public information activities of the project, including through print, digital and broadcast media; and will act as liaison for the project’s implementing partners in all matters related to public communication and visibility. These tasks require interfacing with multiple partners to gather information, prioritizing content, and staying ahead of news and events. Tasks will include updating the dedicated project page on International IDEA website and uploading key publications and events and liaising with regional and head office communication units. The Communications Officer handles writing, editing and targeting dissemination for the promotion of the project’s events and results. The Communications Officer will ensure the project communication and visibility are in line with International IDEA’s and- EU’s communications strategies. The Communications Officer provides support to the consortium partners in accordance with the project’s needs and requirements. He/she will work in close coordination with the Regional Communication Officer, ensuring work meets the standards, strategy and guidelines of official International IDEA communications and publications.
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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 live and work in Ethiopia for the duration of the contract. International IDEA is not able to support work permit applications.
Applying for this position:
Closing date 22 March 2024.
International IDEA is collaborating with Action Appointments for this recruitment process. Applications should be sent directly to melissa@actionappointments.co.za
International IDEA is an equal opportunity employer which seeks to further diversify its staff in terms of gender, culture and nationality.
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