Job Description / Responsibility
• Design and implement activities that are responsive to the program objectives and local political context;
• Provide technical assistance (e.g. research and analysis) on elections, political processes, and political/electoral violence as needed;
• Conduct trainings (e.g. BRIDGE) for electoral stakeholders as necessary;
• Liaise with electoral stakeholders, especially election commission and political party representatives, in support of ongoing program activities;
• Lead or support technical working groups and associated activities;
• Oversee technical performance of subawardees and contractors and ensure deliverables are met;
• Manage program staff implementing IFES programs in Bangladesh;
• Manage day-to-day project activities;
• Ensure drafting of activity reports for bi-monthly and quarterly reports on program progress;
• Undertake field monitoring visits as necessary;
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Nature
Full-time

Educational Requirements
Masters degree with a focus in Political Science/ Peace and Conflict Studies/ International Relations or equivalent; international education strongly preferred.

Experience Requirements
At least 8 year(s)

Additional Job Requirements
• Minimum of 8 years of experience working at an international organization or civil society organization with demonstrated experience in program and staff management.
• Technical expertise in elections and political processes.
• Experience with gender, minorities, and peacebuilding preferred.
• Sound understanding of political dynamics and political conflict in Bangladesh.
• Fluency in English and Bengali, both written and oral.
• A high level of self-motivation and ability to work autonomously within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

In lieu of a cover letter, please fill out the following table:
Years of election and political process experience
Years of staff management/supervision experience
Total years of professional experience (excl. studies and internships)
Interested candidates may send their application package (table above copied and pasted into the body of the e-mail and CV as an attachment) in English to: bangladesh@ifes.org
Applicants that do not submit a complete package will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone inquiries please. Please place the position title PRM-01 in the subject line of your e-mail.