Democracy Reporting International Islamabad Jobs

Key Expert Elections

Position Class:  Programme Manager, National Staff 

Duration:  14 months contract, possible extension contingent on funding. 

Type of assignment: Full-time 

Duty Station: Islamabad

Democracy Reporting International (DRI) is a nonpartisan, independent, not-for-profit international organization registered in Berlin, Germany, which promotes political participation of citizens, accountability of state bodies and the development of democratic institutions world-wide. DRI is looking for a full time expert for the electoral component of the project “Improving Parliamentary Performance in Pakistan”. The Expert will coordinate DRI’s work with the national and provincial assemblies, parliamentary research staff, elected representatives and PIPS.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

Serve as technical and management lead for the component

Serve as DRI point of contact with the National Assembly, Senate and PIPS

Act as DRI expert on legislative electoral reform issues, providing analysis, advice and presentations on electoral topics to the project beneficiaries and other electoral stakeholders

Coordinate technical assistance to provincial assemblies on the legal framework for local elections

In coordination with the Country Director, under the supervision of Program Officer manage the recruitment of short term experts and supervise their work

Qualifications/ Experience

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

10+ years of relevant professional experience

Detailed understanding of Pakistani politics, the parliamentary set up and electoral reform agenda

Familiarity with election management infrastructure and the legal framework for general and local government elections

Knowledge of international standards ( international law and human rights law) in elections is an asset

Experience in electoral management, assistance, observation or advocacy project is a strong advantage

Experience with legislative strengthening programs is an asset

Demonstrated project management expertise

Strong writing, presentation and group facilitation skills

Superior oral and written English

Ability to travel regularly throughout Pakistan

Commitment to the principles set forth with the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Convention on Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women and other instruments of international human rights law

The starting salary for this position is 160,500 PKR per month plus an attractive benefit package. The final salary will depend on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Please send your applications to cv@democracy-reporting.org.pk c/o Pakistan Recruitment in the subject line.

Deadline for application: 9 August