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About the institution
Name | Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) |
City | Hargeisa |
Job Requirement | Somaliland
multiparty system and elections began with a constitutional referendum in 2001.
Elections and Somaliland Democracy is a home initiative started from the
grassroots, since that time, Somaliland has successfully held three municipal
elections in 2002, 2012, and 2021; three presidential elections in 2003, 2010,
and 2017; and two parliamentary elections in 2005 and 2021 with great success. The
Somaliland National Electoral Commission (NEC) plays a pivotal role in ensuring
the integrity and efficiency of electoral processes in Somaliland. In
preparation for the combined presidential and political parties elections
scheduled for November 13, 2024, the NEC is recruiting an Information
Technology Advisor. Scope of
Work: Under the
guidance of NEC, and in direct collaboration with his/her counterparts, the
Information Technology Advisor’s responsibilities will include: Design,
develop, and implement a secure, efficient election result management software
tailored to the Somaliland National Electoral Commission (NEC) needs. Ensure the
software includes data collection, result tabulation, reporting, and
verification functionalities. Support NEC
in preparing result management kits for the election process. Assist in
developing and implementing robust security measures to protect the integrity
and confidentiality of election data. Ensure
compliance of the software with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements
for election processes. Provide
comprehensive training to electoral commission staff and relevant personnel on
using and managing the election result software. Offer ongoing technical support and
troubleshooting throughout the election period to ensure smooth system
functionality. Conduct a
comprehensive cybersecurity assessment of the election result management
process and other NEC IT systems to identify vulnerabilities and threats. Implement
and maintain advanced cybersecurity measures to mitigate risks and protect
against cyber-attacks. Assist NEC
in establishing administrative procedures to ensure readiness for configuring
election systems and kits. Review and
revise systems, procedures, and controls to ensure the result management system
and election data are reconciled, uploaded, and published. Enhance the
security of data transfer, backup, and recovery procedures. Test NEC's
recovery procedures and mitigate potential data loss risks. Review and
update the functionality and reporting of the SMS system. Update IT
policies to align with industry best practices. Oversee the
production of election-related IT reports and data lists. Implement
the biometric voter verification system. Prepare an
end-of-mission report with recommendations for future IT system upgrades and
sustainability. Skills and
Qualifications Master's
degree or equivalent in a relevant field. At least 15
years of international election experience, with a proven track record of
working in countries with conditions similar to Somaliland. Proven
experience in developing election result management software. Demonstrated
experience in conducting similar international embedded expert deployments,
providing advisory services, and supporting electoral processes in challenging
environments. In-depth
technical expertise in developing and managing election systems. Extensive
knowledge and experience in election management. Strong
ability to remain composed and effective during crises and challenges. Exceptional
attention to detail. Ability to
work respectfully and effectively with local staff. Strong
communication skills with fluency in English. Duration of
the assignment The duration
of the assignment is 35 days, including travelling to Hargeisa to carry out the
capacity assessment. How to apply The
Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) is implementing a project
titled “Somaliland Electoral Support” which will embed technical experts within
the NEC. Interested
candidates should send their updated CV to hargeisa@nimd.org
before September 12, 2024 at 18:00 EAT. Please use the subject line “Information Technology Advisor” in your email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will be conducted shortly thereafter. Email
hargeisa@nimd.org |
Member Since | Sep 05,2024 |
Last Worked | Sep 07,2024 |
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