PST:Resident Director

Resident Director
National Democratic Institute
Location: Pakistan
Last Date: February 10, 2010

Summary

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) seeks a Resident Director to manage political party programs in Pakistan. This position is based in Islamabad, with extensive travel throughout Pakistan. The Resident Director will supervise a staff of 19. A well-qualified candidate will possess broad knowledge of political parties and electoral processes and the ability to conduct program activities and manage finances and personnel in a challenging environment. The Resident Director reports to NDI’s director of Asia programs.

Background

NDI’s current program activities focus on supporting the development of professional political party secretariats; fostering women’s political participation in the political process; improving opportunities for youth to become more politically involved; and strengthening party caucuses in the National and Provincial Assemblies. NDI has also been involved in supporting political party involvement in the FATA reform process.

Primary Responsibilities

• Guide the implementation of NDI’s programs in Pakistan in coordination with DC-based staff;
• Design and conduct skills-based seminars and workshops and provide technical assistance through individual and group consultations;
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with political party officials, including senior party leaders, and other international and domestic organizations active in Pakistan;
• Develop program-related materials, including regular reports that measure and evaluate program results;
• Develop and maintain relationships with the donor community;
• Contribute to the design of new programs and the development of funding proposals;
• Report regularly to the Washington, DC-based staff on program activities and political developments in Pakistan that may affect program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, or a related field; graduate degree preferred;
• Minimum fourteen (14) years of political experience including supporting the development of political parties in emerging democracies;
• Proven ability to communicate skills and experience to others as a trainer, advisor, or consultant.
• Experience with conference/seminar organizing and facilitation’
• Experience in financial management and reporting;
• Excellent staff and office management and interpersonal skills;
• Experience in program design, monitoring, and evaluation;
• High degree of organization and initiative;
• Ability to adjust programmatic activities based on changing political circumstances and in response to needs articulated by local partners and program stakeholders;
• Ability to adapt quickly to new cultures, both professionally and personally;
• Experience working in Pakistan is a plus.

Comments

This position will be supported by NDI's Pakistani staff as well as by NDI staff in Washington, D.C. Salary is commensurate with experience. A generous benefits package is provided, including an in-country housing allowance. Due to the security environment, minor dependents may not accompany the holder of this post.

No phone calls please.

Application Instructions

To apply online please visit our website at www.ndi.org and click on Employment.

NDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.