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The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness, and accountability in government. Help support democracy worldwide by joining our team!

About the Role

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is seeking Long Term Analyst Coordinator ( Election Mission Director) to oversee the reporting of a team of long-term analysts (LTAs) for the October 2024 parliamentary elections in Georgia. This is a temporary five-month assignment based in Tbilisi, Georgia beginning in June 2024.

Primary responsibilities include designing and overseeing the observation reports from LTAs and analyzing findings on the long-term political and electoral environment. The LTA Coordinator will ensure observation and analysis is in line with the Declaration of Principles for Internation al Election Observation and Code of Conduct for International Election Observers and national legislation. The LTA Coordinator works closely with and reports directly to the NDI-Georgia Resident Country Director based in Tbilisi, and coordinates with the NDI headquarters in Washington, DC.

This position is contingent on donor funding.

Your Purpose and Impact:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the international election observation mission to Georgian stakeholders, international observation missions, and the diplomatic community;

• Verify scopes of work, develop reporting plans (including forms and schedule), and receive reports from LTAs, who will develop analyses on issues such as election administration, political campaigns, media and information integrity, and gender and inclusion.

• Serve as LTAs’ chief point of contact in Georgia and maintain regular correspondence between and amongst LTAs and the NDI program team;

• In collaboration with NDI program staff, design orientation and briefings for LTAs upon their arrival in country and facilitate debriefings following the election;

• When necessary, update and provide LTAs with information on online and offline activities taking place, such as campaign events and pertinent election commission activities; work with NDI program staff to provide LTAs with information on key contacts; and share election-related information from the government, relevant political developments, and reports from other observer organizations;

• Compile an internal weekly report for the Resident Country Director, and NDI field and DC program staff that covers the LTA observations for that period;

• Assist with drafting of any interim reports issued;

• Communicate sensitive or critical information to the NDI Resident Country Director and NDI field and DC program staff, such as logistic or security concerns, major local political situations and events, etc.;

• Provide additional support as needed to NDI and the mission.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in international relations, law, political science, gender studies or related subject, Master’s Degree preferred;

• A minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience at the national or international level; including serving as coordinator for election observers or as part of a long-term observation mission’s core team;

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a sensitive political environment;

• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of and/or lead an internationally and culturally diverse team, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;

• Experience directing both in-person and remote election analysis and ability to adapt as needed to changing health and political risks;

• Exceptional interpersonal and managerial skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of local stakeholders, foreign government personnel, the diplomatic community and donors;

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills to effectively present information in a clear and persuasive manner;

• Analytical skills for interpreting complex program and political issues;

• Ability to adjust programmatic activities based on changing political circumstances and in response to needs articulated by local partners and program stakeholders;

• Experience working and living in Eastern Europe or Eurasia, specifically Georgia, preferred;

• Ability to quickly adapt to new and challenging living environments;

• Knowledge of PC-based word processing and e-mail technology; and

• Fluent written and spoken English required.

Unaccompanied – A staff member on overseas assignment may NOT be accompanied by any dependents not working for NDI.

What We Offer:

We offer an environment committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as a core part of our culture. We strive to foster empowerment and belonging as these values are central to our mission and to our impact. We believe that diversity in thought helps us solve the complex problems we face around the globe. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits and allowance package based on the country of residency.

Additional Information:

NDI is an equal opportunity employer (EEO). As such, NDI makes employment decisions and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant’s or employee’s race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state and local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, NDI encourages individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans or veterans with service-connected disabilities, to apply.

If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please notify NDI’s Human Resources department at HumanResourcesteam@ndi.org. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)