Sep 10, 2012

Haiti - Regional Electoral Security Consultant

Creative Associates International | Apply By 15 October 2012


Background:
Creative Associates International Incorporated is a dynamic and fast-growing professional services firm that specializes in international development in the areas of education, democratic transitions and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Washington, DC, the firm has a field presence in more than 20 countries worldwide with a strong and diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other clients including the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense. The firm has earned a solid reputation among its clients and missions worldwide and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Position Summary:
Creative seeks candidates for the position of the Electoral Security Consultant. This consultancy will last approximately ten days and will provide guidance on the implementation of an upcoming electoral assessment project in Haiti. S/he will be based in one of the four electoral departments in Haiti below:
Nippes
South
South East
Grand Anse

Reporting & Supervision: This position will report to the Project Director in Washington, DC.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Electoral Security Consultant will:
Provide overall guidance on the implementation of the project;
Provide input on the administration of elections and security issues related to elections in one of the electoral departments mentioned above;
Provide information and analysis of the current landscape of electoral violence for marginalized groups including women and persons with disabilities in one of the four electoral districts above;
Meet with the relevant stakeholders in one of the four electoral districts and elsewhere in Haiti;

Required Skills & Qualifications:
Substantive knowledge in electoral administration, security and violence in Haiti;
Extensive experience working or living in one of the four electoral districts in Haiti mentioned above;
Experience working in a related international development area;

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: Prior experience developing electoral assessment studies focused on electoral security and election-related violence in Haiti;
Fluency in Creole and/or French



To apply for this position, please complete and submit our simple on-line
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Only if you are unable to submit online, may you send your résumé and cover letter by e-mail to with ”Haiti - Regional Electoral Security Consultant CODE:HDQ49357” on the subject line. Please note only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please. Creative is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA).