EISA: Programme Officer

EISA is a non-profit organisation that strives for excellence in the promotion of credible elections, participatory democracy, human rights culture, and the strengthening of governance institutions for the consolidation of democracy in Africa. It was established in 1996 and is based in Johannesburg, with field offices in Kinshasa (DRC), Antananarivo (Madagascar), Abidjan (Cote d'Ivoire), N'djamema (Chad) and Maputo (Mozambique).

Reporting to the Manager: Governance Institutions and Processes, this is a three-year contract position that might be renewed.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation of the Departments Programmes in relation to political parties, parliaments and civil society;
• On occasion, some exposure to research projects on other democracy and governance areas will be required;
• Research and analyse information which contributes to the attainment of the Africa Democracy Strengthening Project Goals which will inform subsequent project interventions;
• Engage in developing and conceptualising formative training materials for political parties, parliaments and civil society actors in at least three different African countries. These may be immediate post-conflict and/or fragile states;
• Establish and maintain contact with in-country and continental project partners;
• Assist the manager in drafting reports to the directorate, board of EISA and donors;
• Conduct any other duties as assigned by the Manager of the GIP;
• Conduct research and analyse research findings;
• Develop training materials and manuals in parliamentary and political party programme areas;
• Provide training at relevant events;
• Track developments and liaise with partners and staff on respective country projects;
• Engage with Political Parties. Parliaments and Civil Society Actors on the continent;
• Assist in the logistics and administrative planning for planned research, training, intervention and occasionally on election observation activities;
• Write reports;
• Willingness to travel.

Requirements:

• Graduate degree in Political Studies, African Studies, History, Social Sciences or related field;
• Demonstrated evidence of writing ability;
• Evidence of some research, training and writing experience on political parties, parliaments, civil society and policy;
• Some knowledge of, and a strong interest in the African continent;
• Experience in Project Management;
• Adaptability and responsiveness to different country social and political contexts;
• Ability to work in a team and across disciplinary boundaries;
• An interest and commitment to fostering social and political change;
• Ability to multi-task;
• Fluency in English;
• Knowledge of French, Portuguese and/or Arabic will be an advantage.

To apply, submit a comprehensive CV with a cover letter detailing qualifications and experience, providing three contactable referee's and outlining publications and training experience, to Maria Hooper at maria [at] eisa [dot] org [dot] za.

The application must boldly and clearly state the position being applied for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

EISA reserves the right not to appoint.

For more about EISA, refer to www.eisa.org.za.