Formulation mission for support to strengthen electoral processes in Zambia under the 11th EDF

Job Description

Formulation mission for support to strengthen electoral processes in Zambia under the 11^th EDF

Location: Zambia

Deadline: 14^th of July 2014 (earlier submission are preferred)

E-Mail: i.fanuntza@arsprogetti.com

Positions required: 1 expert Category 1 (25 W/D)

Nationality: All nationalities

DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

Global objective

The EU provides effective support to the Zambian electoral cycle. The proposed measures are to be aligned to (1) the Zambian Sixth National Development Plan for Zambia, (2) the Electoral Commission strategic Plan 2010-2015 and other relevant strategies and policies relevant to the sector; (3) the 11^th EDF MIP for Zambia , (4) the Busan Partnership for effective development cooperation, (5) the European Union Methodological Guide on Electoral Assistance, (6) 2011 Elections Observation Mission recommendations and (7) lessons from the 10^th EDF election support programme.

Specific objective

The specific objective of the assignment is to assist the with the formulation of a detailed programme design, budget estimate and logical framework, with the active participation of relevant Zambian state and non-state stakeholders and in consultation with relevant cooperating partners.

REQUIRED OUTPUTS:

The formulation process shall include, without being limited to the following:

• A report presenting:

-Lesson learnt from 10^th EDF electoral project and observation mission

- 11^th EDF programming

• An analysis which explores which organizations/institutions are better placed to deliver each result area as well as risks and advantages of having separate organizations/institutions working separately on each result area.
• The identification of conditions and requirements that will ensure good management of the project.
• Contribute to a validation/planning workshop for the presentation and discussion of the findings.
• Summarize findings of mission and workshop into de-briefings and formulation report.

EXPERTS

The assignment will be performed by one (1) senior expert category I, who will analyze all components and generate a comprehensive analysis. The profile of the expert shall be as follows:

Qualification and skills :

Master degree in Political Science, Social sciences, International Relations or Development studies, or related fields;

General Professional Experience:

A minimum of ten (10) years of international professional experience in the field of elections minimum five (5) years in Africa;

Specific professional experience:

Experience in designing and managing electoral support programmes of comparable magnitude and complexity;

Expertise in problem analysis, stakeholder’s analysis and institutional/capacity assessment;

Expertise in mainstreaming youth, people with disabilities and gender issues in the context of election programmes.

Working language(s): English

LOCATION AND DURATION

Location: The assignment will be carried out in Zambia, mainly in Lusaka with ad-hoc field visits in some Provinces/Districts of Zambia ( to be determined during the mission)

Starting date of the assignment:August 2014

Foreseen finishing date: September 2014

About the Organization

ARS Progetti is a consulting firm working all over the world providing services, such as surveys, studies, design and technical assistance, mainly to public committers and for public interests, in fields related with governance and human development, culture and cultural heritage, social and physical infrastructure.

Its overall mission is of a professional nature and consists in finding out, proposing and helping to implement solutions "which work", with reference to complex problems affecting extended social groups, regions, countries, groups of countries. Working on this ARS Progetti pursues the interest of its direct and "indirect" clients and project beneficiaries