Current Jobs @ European Centre for Election Support
Currently, European Centre for Election Support is a member of the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD) and is part of its Board of Directors.
European Partnership
for Democracy is a network of European civil and political society
organizations working on democracy assistance. European Partnership for
Democracy advocates for a stronger presence of democracy support on the
European Union’s
agenda and facilitates the exchange of knowledge and best practices in
democratic transformations around the world. Furthermore, the other
partners are : Club de Madrid, Netherlands Institute for Multiparty
Democracy, DEMO Finland, Eastern European Studies Centre, People in
Need, Universidade Catolica Portugesa, European Association for Local
Democracy, Elbarlament, AWEPA, Netherlands Helsinki Committee, One
World, Westminster Foundation for Democracy and the French Media
Cooperation Agency.
for Democracy is a network of European civil and political society
organizations working on democracy assistance. European Partnership for
Democracy advocates for a stronger presence of democracy support on the
European Union’s
agenda and facilitates the exchange of knowledge and best practices in
democratic transformations around the world. Furthermore, the other
partners are : Club de Madrid, Netherlands Institute for Multiparty
Democracy, DEMO Finland, Eastern European Studies Centre, People in
Need, Universidade Catolica Portugesa, European Association for Local
Democracy, Elbarlament, AWEPA, Netherlands Helsinki Committee, One
World, Westminster Foundation for Democracy and the French Media
Cooperation Agency.
Vacancy;
Job Location;
Abuja, Nigeria
Project’s context
Context
of the project EU-SDGN – The Support to Independent National Electoral
Commission of Nigeria is meant to complement the efforts of the
Government to improve and strengthen democracy, especially with regards
to the 2019 general elections. Similarly, within the 11th European
Development Fund (EDF), national authorities renewed their commitment to
cooperate in the pursuit and achievement of the objectives foreseen in
the EU Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) 2016 – 2020
Project.
of the project EU-SDGN – The Support to Independent National Electoral
Commission of Nigeria is meant to complement the efforts of the
Government to improve and strengthen democracy, especially with regards
to the 2019 general elections. Similarly, within the 11th European
Development Fund (EDF), national authorities renewed their commitment to
cooperate in the pursuit and achievement of the objectives foreseen in
the EU Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) 2016 – 2020
Project.
Also,
the project, EU-SDGN – Support to INEC is part of a broader EU
programme in Nigeria of five components as follows: Support to INEC;
Support to the National Assembly; Support to Political
the project, EU-SDGN – Support to INEC is part of a broader EU
programme in Nigeria of five components as follows: Support to INEC;
Support to the National Assembly; Support to Political
The
Parties; Support to Media; and Support to CSOs. The project contributes
to the reinforcement of democracy in Nigeria through building strong,
effective and legitimate democratic institutions. In particular, the
projects aims to;
Parties; Support to Media; and Support to CSOs. The project contributes
to the reinforcement of democracy in Nigeria through building strong,
effective and legitimate democratic institutions. In particular, the
projects aims to;
- Enhancing the capacities of the INEC and other electoral stakeholders to deliver effectively;
- Strengthening INEC’s strategic planning, policy framework and operational capacity;
- Enhancing
INEC’s internal communication and strengthening the institutional
mechanisms to engage with stakeholders. The design of the EU-SDGN
project was undertaken in close cooperation with all relevant electoral
stakeholders in Nigeria, taking into account the findings and
recommendations of the latest EU EOM, as well as INEC internal review
and report on the 2015 general elections. Furthermore, the project is
built upon European Response to Electoral Cycle Support Strategy.
VALUES
- Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of the ECES;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Demonstrates integrity by modelling ECES’ values and ethical standards.
Benefit/Salary
Salaries and Allowances are very encouraging for a Start
Method of Application
Interconnected
and qualified applicants must submit their application along with a
copy of their updated CV’s in PDF format to: info@eces.eu and
nigeria@eces.eu
and qualified applicants must submit their application along with a
copy of their updated CV’s in PDF format to: info@eces.eu and
nigeria@eces.eu
Application Closing Date;
12 August 2017
