The Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) has a vacancy in Khartoum, Sudan for the position of National Programme Assistant

EISA offers a competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience. EISA is a continental not for profit organisation located in Johannesburg, South Africa and Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire with field offices in the Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Madagascar, Niger, Somalia, Sudan and Tanzania. EISA has continental and sub-regional programmes. EISA strives for excellence in the promotion of credible elections, citizen participation and the strengthening of political institutions for sustainable democracy in Africa.

Programmatic Responsibilities

• Assist the EISA Sudan programme with administrative and programmatic assigned tasks
• Assist with the maintenance of the programme filing system
• Assist in updating the EISA website and social media pages by reporting monthly events to the webmaster
• Provide assistance as needed with research, and drafting reports
• Co-ordinate and prepare materials for meetings and training sessions and other project activities logistical and administrative arrangements for conferences, trainings and other office-related events
• Prepare activity budgets and monitor implementation of the budgets
• Compile and maintain a database of EISA consultants and partners
• Attend meetings and represent EISA as requested by the EISA Sudan Country Director related to EISA’s work
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by the Country Director Sudan

Education

• Degree in relevant social sciences or a related discipline from a recognised academic institution of higher learning

Experience

• At least two years of experience in the area of elections
• Experience in organising seminars, workshops and conferences and preparing workshop/conference reports

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team and adhere to deadlines and set priorities
• Written and verbal communication skills;
• Good interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills;
• Knowledge of administration procedures including budget preparation and management;
• Availability to work weekends
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access.

Languages

• Written and spoken fluency in Arabic and English

Personal specifications

• Dynamic team player
• Observant
• Adaptable to different working environments and conditions
• Ability to make quick decisions and take initiative Able to relate to people
• Willing to travel internationally

Please send an application letter and CV that includes three references by email with the subject title “National Programme Assistant” to Ms Ange Marie Nijimbere by ange@eisa.org no later than 29 th May 2022, 23h59.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Position open to Sudanese citizens only. Women are encouraged to apply. EISA reserves the right not to appoint