Accountabilities:

Related to parliamentary strengthening projects:*

• Assist in the implementation of parliamentary strengthening projects aimed at enhancing the functioning and capacity of the institution. This includes, inter alia, preparing draft project documents, work plans, drafting terms of reference for related activities, organizing seminars for parliamentarians and parliamentary staff, as well as organizing and participating in missions to the countries concerned in order to provide logistical support;• Assist with the facilitation by parliaments of the use of the compant's tools e.g. Common Principles, self-assessment toolkit, action plan for gender-sensitive parliaments etc.; • Keep up-to-date with trends in parliamentary development including new approaches to facilitating parliamentary strengthening; • Monitor project expenditure within approved budgets and keep accounts of project-related activities.*

Related to strengthening Youth Participation:

• Assist in the implementation of parliamentary strengthening activities, events and projects aimed at encouraging effective participation of young parliamentarians in the work of parliament;• Assist with research on youth related issues; • Assist in the organization of conferences and meetings of young parliamentarians, including drafting of documents, liaising with participants and logistical set up.

General:

• Produce activity reports, follow-up and evaluation reports;• Promote the work through the production of articles for the IPU website and social media, etc.; • Collaborate with colleagues working on other company's programmes; • Perform other duties consistent with the role and responsibilities of the position.

Work implies frequent interaction with the following:

• Parliamentarians, Secretaries General/Clerks of parliament, parliamentary staff; • Staff of parliamentary strengthening organizations; • Members of the IPU Secretariat.

Competencies:

 Professionalism: Knowledge of the functioning and structure of national parliaments; good knowledge of international politics and current affairs. Good knowledge of Asian politics and culture would be an asset.

 Planning and organizing: Demonstrated organizational skills; ability to establish priorities and to plan and monitor own work plan and meet deadlines. Demonstrated use of initiative in facilitating the production of a complex work product. Personal attributes of self-motivation, tact, sound judgement and a preparedness to accept responsibility.

 Communication: Ability to write and to communicate orally in a clear and concise manner.

 Technological awareness: Advanced knowledge of word processing software, database applications; advanced use of the Internet including the use of social media tools.

 Teamwork: Aptitude for human contacts and resourcefulness. Team spirit. Adaptability to varying working environments and conditions.

 Commitment to continuous learning. Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the relevant fields and to develop own skills.

Requirements:

 Advanced University degree in political science, law, international relations, or related fields. A combination of academic qualifications and extensive relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

 Excellent knowledge of the functioning of national parliaments; work experience with a parliament required.

 At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in working in parliamentary strengthening projects.

 Work experience in youth organizations and/or work experience in supporting youth participation in politics an asset.

 Good knowledge of project management tools and techniques.

 Excellent organisational and analytical skills.

 Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.

 Excellent reading, writing and speaking skills in English or French, and a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of Asian languages will be an advantage.