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Legislative Program in Niger
NATIONAL
DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
NDI
seeks two talented, experienced individuals to implement a 14-month legislative
development program in Niger. To be considered for these positions, applicants
must have served as either an elected member or as a professional, senior-level
staff person in a state or national legislative body. Qualified, French-speaking
individuals with an interest in international affairs, democratic development
and/or African politics and culture, as well as applicants with teaching or
training experience, are encouraged to apply.
1.
Country Director – NIGER
The country director would manage a three-part program to assist the National Assembly of Niger in carrying out its constitutional duties of legislating, exercising effective oversight of the executive branch and incorporating citizen input into the legislative process. The director would oversee a six-person office and direct the implementation of NDI's programs to strengthen the legislature. In addition, the country director will serve as NDI’s principal liaison with the donor community, Nigerien government officials, legislators and staff, local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and the media, political party leaders and the U.S. Embassy. Responsibilities will include both programmatic and managerial duties, and s/he will report to the Institute’s Washington headquarters and work with D.C.-based program staff in managing the administrative, financial, logistical and programmatic aspects of the program.
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Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with legislators and
staff, NGOs, government officials and members of the international community.
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Implement NDI’s legislative assistance program in collaboration with
in-country field staff and pro-bono trainers.
Coordinate and oversee local and expatriate staff in the implementation
of program activities.
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Serve as principal liaison between NDI and international donor
representatives in country.
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Conduct ongoing evaluations of the program and coordinate the writing of
periodic, comprehensive reports on the program, as specified by the funding
agency.
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Oversee the in-country budget and the submission of a monthly financial
reconciliation to the Washington office.
Qualifications:
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French language fluency.
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At least ten years of experience with democratic development,
particularly legislative work as an elected state, provincial or national
legislator, or as a senior-level staff person in state, provincial or national
legislative assembly.
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Appropriate educational experience, preferably a graduate degree in law,
public policy or related field.
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Ability to communicate skills and experience to others as a trainer,
advisor and consultant.
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Excellent managerial, interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the
ability to conduct professional political relationships.
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Strong oral and written communication skills.
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Experience with conference/seminar organizing and facilitation.
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Working knowledge of PC-based word processing and e-mail technology.
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Experience in living and working overseas, preferably in the developing
world.
2.
Legislative Advisor – NIGER
The
legislative advisor will serve as NDI's expert trainer for a program to
strengthen the legislative and oversight capacity and public outreach activities
of the National Assembly of Niger. Locally
hired program staff and an expatriate country director will support the
legislative advisor. The advisor's
primary responsibilities will be to organize and implement training activities
for members and staff of the legislature on such key topics as the committee
system, intergovernmental relations and public hearings. S/he will also assist
the National Assembly of Niger in the organization of public outreach
activities, such as town hall meetings, radio call-in shows and parliamentary
open-door days, both in Niamey and in the interior of Niger. S/he will also
serve as a resource for legislators and staff in response to their specific
questions and requests for assistance.
Primary
Responsibilities:
·
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with legislators and
staff, NGOs, government officials and members of the international community.
·
Implement NDI’s legislative assistance program in collaboration with
in-country expatriate and field staff and pro-bono trainers.
Qualifications:
·
French language fluency.
·
Experience as an elected state, provincial or national legislator, or as
a senior-level staff person in state, provincial or national legislative
assembly.
·
Appropriate educational experience, preferably a graduate degree in law,
public policy or related field.
·
Ability to communicate skills and experience to others as a trainer,
advisor and consultant.
·
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to
manage professional political relationships.
·
Strong oral and written communication skills.
·
Experience with conference/seminar organizing and facilitation.
·
Working knowledge of PC-based word processing and e-mail technology.
·
Experience in living and working overseas, preferably in the developing
world.
NDI is a nonprofit organization working to strengthen and expand democracy worldwide. Calling on a global network of volunteer experts, NDI provides practical assistance to civic and political leaders advancing democratic values, practices, and institutions. NDI works with democrats in every region of the world to build political and civic organizations, safeguard elections, and promote citizen participation, openness and transparency in government. NDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, religion, gender, disability, and/or sexual orientation.
NDI is seeking to fill these positions immediately. Interested applicants should fax or e-mail a résumé and cover letter to:
The National Democratic Institute
Attn: Amanda Smith
1717 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
Fax: (202) 939-3166
E-mail: asmith@ndi.org
No phone
calls please.