Description of Responsibilities

Assist in the overall implementation of parliamentary capacity building programmes; Ensure programme goals are achieved and all operational protocols are adhered to; Provide input to annual work plans and initiate planning of various programme activities in coordination with African partners, including their design and implementation; Draft and update activity budgets, monitor finances, and facilitate financial reporting for individual activities; Assist in drafting narrative donor reports in compliance with the company’s Project Cycle Management methodology; Monitor and evaluate the progress and outcomes of programme activities; Maintain effective relationships with company’s partners and donors; Liaise with the company offices and support them in implementation and budget management, where relevant; Take minutes and draft activity reports; Write website articles and short publications about programme activities as required; and, Act as the liaison in the Amsterdam office for specific activities.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Qualifications

Master’s degree in political/social science, international development, international relations, law or other relevant subject; Native French and near-native English language abilities; Excellent writing and reporting skills in both French and English; Interest in politics and development in relation to Africa; and Firm understanding and interest in the workings of legislatures, especially those in Africa and Europe.

Experience

Two years of relevant working experience in an international environment; Experience with writing program proposals, applications and tenders; Some experience with project cycle management including monitoring and evaluation; Some experience of capacity building programmes; Experience working under own initiative with a diverse collection of stakeholders; Experience working within a political environment (desirable); and Experience working and/or living abroad (desirable).

Skills

Demonstrated capacity for excellent organization and coordination skills; Very good drafting, research and communications skills; Good financial and planning skills; IT skills, including MS Excel; Ability to work independently, with attention to detail; Strong proactive attitude and sense of responsibility; Ability to access, use, and analyse ODA statistics (desirable); and Flexibility is a key word for this position.

Other

Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively; Respect for diversity, ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment; Ability to travel extensively to Africa and elsewhere with short notice under sometimes difficult conditions; and Must be in sympathy with the aims of the company.