Job Title: TECHNICAL ADVISOR (ELECTORAL SUPPORT)
LOCATION : ABUJA, NIGERIA
APPLICATION DEADLINE : 13-MAY-10
TYPE OF CONTRACT : FTA INTERNATIONAL
LANGUAGES REQUIRED : ENGLISH
STARTING DATE : (DATE WHEN THE SELECTED CANDIDATE IS EXPECTED TO START) 31-MAY-2010
DURATION OF INITIAL CONTRACT : 1 YEAR, WITH POSSIBILITY OF YEARLY RENEWAL
EXPECTED DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT : 3 YEARS
BACKGROUND
Democratic governance is a concept that emerged from the principles that are based on the understanding that an effective system of democratic governance is one which is based on representative, equitable (across gender and other categories), transparent, accountable and inclusive institutions; a vibrant, responsible and capable media; and a dynamic civil society which is engaged in the political process. The overall goal of the