POLITICAL PARTIES CORDINATION ANALYST POSITION

Tanzania has held four credible general elections since the reintroduction of multi -party politics in 1992. Citizens and the government are eager to maintain this track record and to further strengthen democratic practice in Tanzania. Looking to the 2015 general election, government has undertaken early and comprehensive preparations for the electoral processes. Since receipt of official requests for UN assistance to the election cycle leading to the 2015 general election from the National Election Commission and Zanzibar Electoral Commission, a UN Needs Assessment Mission recommended tge development of a project in support of the national efforts.

Some of the duties and responsibilities:

Design, oversee and implement a strategy and work plans to promote an improved framework for EMB-political party collaboration and better engagement of political parties with the 2015 elections and beyond.
Provide day-to-day management and implementation of DEP's activities on political party support;
Support the creation of consultative forum between the EMBs (NEC and ZEC) and political parties to engender dialogue and regular exchange of information on the electoral process;
Assist NEC and ZEC in updating and publicizing the existing Political Party Code of Conduct;
Provide advice to DEP on international best practice concerning election assistance to political parties;
Collaborate with UN Women to implement ongoing DEP initiatives to promote the role of women, youth and People with Disabilities (PWDs) within political parties;
Academic qualifications, experience and skills:
A post graduate or Masters degree in political science, international relations, law or social science or similar discipline
At least four (4) years of relevant work experience working in democratic governance development and specifically with political parties/organizations, legislature, NGOs, CSOs, or similar organizations.
At least three (3) years of practical experience in the design, development and implementation of political party support:

Type of contract: Service Contract
Remuneration Level: SB4

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Apply through the link, click APPLY NOW TO VISIT THE JOB PAGE DIRECTLY.Your encouraged to read the detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) available at website www.tz.undp.org through well before applying. NOTE: after initial submission, you will be prompted to upload your CV in addition, upload a copy of updated P 11 form, which is mandatory and downloadable from the website www.tz.undp.org. Qualified females are encouraged to apply.
Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.