Electoral Reform International Services (ERIS)

Candidate’s profile;

• Demonstrable interest in democracy

• Excellent communication skills in English - particularly writing and editing – and familiarity with promotional, design and print requirements

• Good organizational self-management and computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word)

• Attention to detail and strong self-motivation.

Hours: Preferably 35hours a week, but part time is an option for a strong candidate. Location: ERIS Offices in Southwark, London.

Travel expenses (within the London area) will be covered and £10 per day will be provided for meals.

Accommodation is not provided.

Applicants of all nationalities are welcome but must have the right to live and work in the UK.

To apply please send a covering letter – bringing out in particular how you would be suitable for work on the Annual Report and your updated CV to erisuk@eris.org.uk by 10am on Friday 1st June 2012. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by Monday 4th June and a final decision will be made by Friday 15th June.

ERIS is looking for a French and English speaking intern to assist one of its Programme Managers in implementing projects and potential projects in Cote d’Ivoire, Algeria and Morocco.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the management of projects
• liaising with partner organisations and experts
• event organisation
• identification of additional sources of funding
• assisting the Programme Manager in drafting proposals and reports and undertaking research
• other tasks as required by the ERIS team

Candidate Specification

Essential

• Degree in African or Middle Eastern  studies, international  relations, law, development studies, politics or another relevant subject - or clearly demonstrable equivalent experience
• excellent writing and oral communication skills in English and French
• understanding of challenges regarding democracy and elections in African and Middle Eastern countries
• report writing experience
• proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer and general familiarity with IT/internet
• ability to take the initiative
• excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Experience in Cote d’Ivoire, Algeria and Morocco or other countries in their regions
• fluency in Arabic
• experience working within a small team and for an NGO

Terms of Internship

The internship is for a period of 3 months starting in June 2012 with a probation period of one month. The intern will join our team in our London office and is expected to work 5 days per week. Standard working hours for interns are 10.00 to 16.00.

The internship is unpaid. However, ERIS will cover the cost of transport within London as well as providing a food allowance of £10 per day. The Internship does not include any travel outside the UK.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send a CV (2 pages maximum) and cover letter (1 page maximum) to erisuk@eris.org.uk before Wednesday 16 May. Interviews will be conducted for shortlisted candidates on Wednesday 23 May in our London office, or by phone if necessary.

1. ERIS Programme Officer:

ERIS is looking for a Programme Officer to join its core team in London and support our work in North Africa. We have an on-going presence in Tunisia and within the next few months we are due to start projects in Libya, Egypt and Algeria, with a further project in Morocco due to start in early 2013.

2. Terms of Employment:·        

Hours per week: 35 (full time)

Duration: At least 12 months (3 month probation period).

Salary range: £20,000-£23,000 plus pension, with some flexibility for an exceptional candidate.
Supervisor: ERIS Programme Manager

3. Responsibilities

• Project administration including recruitment of consultants, preparation of contracts, ToRs and payment requests
• Day-to-day liaison with ERIS consultants and partners in the field
• Maintaining project electronic and hard-copy files
• Review of financial and narrative reports from the field
• Post-mission drafting of reporting and other administrative requirements;

The position may include (but does not guarantee) limited travel for project set-up and monitoring activities. Please note that as the focus is on North Africa we are looking for an Arabic speaker.

3. How to Apply: Please email your CV (2pp max) and cover letter (1p max) specifying how you meet the criteria to erisuk@eris.org.uk with the subject line: Programme Officer Recruitment by Thursday 31st May, 17.00 GMT+1.

4. Person Specification

Please note that ERIS cannot sponsor a work permit application for this position so all candidates must be able to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in the UK.