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IRI is the premier international democracy-development organization. Our nonpartisan, nongovernmental Institute has performed high-impact work in more than 100 countries since 1983—in Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East and North Africa—and currently has offices in 40 countries worldwide.
Background: The International Republican Institute (IRI) is a Washington, D.C. based nonpartisan, non-governmental organization dedicated to advancing democracy worldwide by developing political parties, civic institutions, open elections, democratic governance, and the rule of law. IRI provides technical assistance in the areas of political party strengthening, developing civic institutions and open elections, promoting democratic governance and advancing the rule of law.
In Sudan, IRI works with partners to enhance the responsiveness and accountability of governance institutions, improve political party inclusiveness and capacity to conduct issue-based, citizen-responsive campaigns, and to enhance the participation of citizens, civil society, media and other stakeholders in electoral and political processes, and to promote citizen-centered governance in Sudan’s democratic transition.
IRI needs a local Program Associate to perform programmatic duties on a full-time employment basis.
POSITION: Program Associate
Job Summary: The Program Associate (PA) will work to ensure that all program activities are implemented efficiently, timely and in line with the values of the organization. PA will work as part of the IRI’s program team and assist in organizing and implementing program activities, drafting program activity proposals, reports and budgets, working with the monitoring and evaluation specialist, and ensuring that administrative tasks for program implementation are completed in a timely manner. |
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Duties and responsibilities: The Program Associate will provide a full range of administrative and programmatic support to senior program staff responsible for the implementation of IRI programs. Responsibilities include:
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Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required: Minimum Qualifications:
Requirements:
A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
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HOW TO APPLY:
All applications must include a one-page cover letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV). Professional references are an asset.
CVs must be submitted via email to sudanjobs@iri.org with the subject line “Application, Program Associate, Sudan”. The closing date for applying is October 1, 2021; no further applications will be accepted after this date. If the applicant does not hear from IRI within two weeks of the closing date, application should be considered unsuccessful. Any possible questions will only be answered during interview, upon invitation. Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted. |
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