Location: Baghdad, Iraq
Direct Contact: Human Resources

Job Description:

The International Republican Institute seeks Resident Political and Public Advocacy Specialists to assist in the design and implementation of IRI's Political Party and Civil Society development programs in Iraq. The Specialists work with Iraqi political parties and civil society organizations on a broad range of issues related to their institutional development as well as their participation in Iraq's elections and public policy making processes.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in political science, international relations or related field and min. seven (7)years' professional experience in a comb. of : political campaigning, public advocacy, media, opinion research, and legislative work at the state or federal level
• Excellent written and oral comm. and presentation skills in English; local language skills a plus
• Demonstrated int'l exp. and familiarity with int'l politics and evolving political parties
• Proven ability and exp. as a trainer, advisor or technical consultant; sensitivity to working in advisory role with local organizations
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to coordinate and lead the efforts of others to effectively meet Program goals
• Willingness to live and work in a challenging political environment

Please send resume and cover letter to IRI, Attn: Human Resources/RPS Iraq, 1225 Eye Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20005 or e-mail to: personnel@iri.org or Fax to Human Resources at 202-408-9462; No phone calls please. IRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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