Elections Director

Summary

We are looking for an experienced, driven individual to lead our global deployment of civic infrastructure and tools in support of free and fair elections (election monitoring, access to information, support for activists, civic engagement in electoral processes etc). 

Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in civil society / civic engagement in the field of democracy and transparency

• Ability to operate in an international setting

• Is a very organized and proactive individual

• Strong fluency in English. Fluency in any other language is a plus. 

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and project management skills;

• Excellent people skills;

• Strong interpersonal, networking, and diplomacy skills;

• Able to demonstrate an ‘all-hands-on deck’ attitude when needed;

• Willing to go ‘above and beyond’ for the beneficiaries’ needs and best interests, when required;

• Able to work under tight and occasionally shifting deadlines;

• Able to work fruitfully and professionally with multiple cultures and professions;

• Able to travel extensively;
  

About the job

• Work closely with the CEO and VP of Product 

• Identify, build and maintain close relationships with relevant international and regional stakeholders

• Plan and coordinate the deployment of the digital civic infrastructure

• Participate in and actively contribute to international events and high-level forums

• Actively coordinates with the communications and fundraising/development departments
  

We offer:

• The opportunity to work on strategic, large scale programmes;

• The opportunity to build and grow in an international organization;

• An amazing community of professionals supportive of your goals;

• A safe and inclusive work environment;

• A competitive salary;

• The opportunity to develop a diverse range of skills.