Project Coordinator, iKNOW Politics

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International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Inter-governmental
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
  • Remuneration: €4,728 EUR / monthly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 07/03/2024
  • Location: Sweden
Political participation
Programme Coordination

  • Coordinates the daily maintenance and updating of the iKNOW Politics website in line with the decisions of the iKNOW Steering Committee members;
  • Implements the annual work plan, undertake project monitoring and reporting;
  • Organizes and leads regular Steering Committee meetings;
  • Maintains strong relationships with key staff of the partner organizations, including through one-on-one consultations, briefings, meetings, and collection of feedback;
  • Identifies complementary areas of work, potential opportunities for enhancing linking collaboration and synergies among the partners, including their communications sections;
  • Oversees and collaborates with the staff and consultants working on the project (Network Facilitator/s, Web Developer, video editor, etc.)
  • Prepares monthly progress reports/Monthly Digests for the Steering Committee;
  • Coordinates and supports the preparation of contribution agreements with partner organizations and
  • Prepares annual reports for partner organizations.
Advocacy and communications

  • Presents and showcases the iKNOW Politics project in relevant workshops, international and national conferences, and internal meetings as needed;
  • Expands the knowledge library with new resources, events and news on women’s political participation and representation by leveraging the language expertise and resources provided by partners.
  • Coordinates regular updating of all social media accounts to enhance advocacy around increased women’s political participation and representation, including by leveraging the language expertise and resources provided by partners;
  • Liaises with relevant networks, organizations and partner offices in developing knowledge products on women’s political participation, such as e-Discussions, on topical issues on women in politics;
Knowledge management and organizational learning

  • Maintains and expands the iKNOW Politics network, promoting community collaboration around project priorities and building relations with relevant institutions and individuals;
  • Oversees the development of new online tools and features on the website, as needed/decided by the Steering Committee, including a new dedicated page on youth political participation;
  • Conducts research and drafts e-Discussion concept notes and summaries in line with the decisions of the iKNOW Steering Committee members;

General Profile

  • Combines in-depth knowledge, acquired through academic achievements, excellent skills including managerial skills and relevant experience in their field;
  • Manages the platform through the project cycle approach i.e. from strategic planning and project design, funding and budgeting to project assessment and accountability;
  • Leads meetings and discussions, supervises publications and input from external providers;

Education and Experience

  • University degree in political science, gender studies, international relations or related fields;
  • A minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in the field of gender equality and women’s empowerment and online knowledge platform management;
  • Experience in programme analysis, evaluation and results-based management is essential;
  • Substantive experience in women’s leadership and participation and knowledge of international standards on human rights, women’s rights and related instruments;
  • Familiarity with different online knowledge platforms, content management systems and websites
  • Experience with using social media platforms to communicate messages on political participation or related areas.
  • Fluency in written and oral English is required.

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