The International Foundation of Electoral Systems is seeking candidates for a Program and Communications Officer position in Haiti.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Program Manager, the Program and Communications Officer will:

• Establish, maintain, and develop productive working relationship with local partners, project beneficiaries, international community, and IFES HQ.
• Work with Monitoring and Evaluation officer to design/determine program indicators, assist with monitoring to ensure activities are meeting indicators.
• Support the team to gather and track program monitoring information, and assists with the coordination of focus groups in support of program implementation of activities
• Employ resourcefulness in the implementation and monitoring of program activities, and troubleshoots project problems to identify and implement creative solutions.
• Contribute to the planning and logistical arrangements of workshops and trainings.
• Provide input and ensure quality of biweekly, quarterly, annual workplans, PMPs, and other programmatic reports to IFES HQ and USAID.
• Manage IFES/Haiti’s Social Media presence via Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, and other communication vehicles as directed by COP and DCOP.
• Support the project in the delivery of technical assistance to improve the participation of women and people with disabilities in the electoral process.
• Participate in team meetings and briefings to COP, DCOP and staff on the development of program activities
• Develop & update one pagers, fact sheets and all materials in support of program activities
• Work closely with the National Legal framework and civic education consultants.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree in international relations, political science, international development preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of overall work experience in the international development sector with NGO experience a plus.
• Experience with program design and project management.
• Knowledgeable on USAID regulations, and procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• French and Creole required. Proficiency in English a plus.

resume and cover letter

Salary commensurate with experience and salary history. EEO/V/D/M/F