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    Maldivian Democracy Network

    G. Uthurubin 2 FL, Phone: (+960) 334 3609, Fax: (+960) 330 2598, email: [email protected]

    Vacancy Announcement10 January 2013

    Announcement - Job Vacancies at MDNThe Maldivian Democracy Network (MDN) is an NGO conducting advocacy, awareness raising and

    monitoring initiatives on issues related to democracy and human rights. A key characteristic of MDN isthe organisations independence from partisan politics. MDNs work is focused on advocating

    democratic good governance, supporting citizen empowerment and the protection of human rights as

    envisaged in the Constitution of the Maldives.

    MDN is pleased to announce that it is seeking energetic, pro-active and enthusiastic candidates with a

    strong interest in serving the community, for the following positions for its upcoming Political Violence

    Monitoring (PVM) Project.

    Brief background - PVM Project

    The PVM project is funded by USAID with technical assistance from the International Foundation forElectoral Systems (IFES) and is currently in its second phase. Building on past experience and successes,

    the new 14 month phase of the project will monitor the situation on political and electoral violence and

    produce periodic reports on the trends and patterns identified. Furthermore, as the 2013 presidential

    election will fall within the monitoring period, MDN will conduct a voter education campaign with

    stakeholders to create awareness on the right to vote and to exercise this right responsibly. MDN will be

    conducting the PVM project with technical support and assistance from IFES.

    The PVM project is seeking competent individuals with the appropriate skill sets for the following

    positions. Interested candidates are invited to obtain detailed ToRs for the posts from

    [email protected] or MDNs website at www.mvdemocracynetwork.org and submit

    applications by Wednesday, 16 January 2013.

    Data Analyst (01 position) Media Monitor (01 position) Outreach Coordinator (02 positions)

    Basic requirements

    - University degree in a relevant field- 1 to 2 years experience in a professional work environment - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision and collaboratively with team

    members and stakeholders

    - High standard of computer literacy and ability to use the internet effectively- Professional approach to work, personal integrity and commitment to transparency andaccountability

    Candidates with a high level of commitment to democratic good governance and human rights are

    encouraged to apply. Additionally, previous experience of working in the NGO sector and/or community

    based services is desirable though not essential. Candidates should have a high level of respect for law

    and order and display commitment to resolution of conflict through dialogue, to promote stability in

    communities.

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.mvdemocracynetwork.org/http://www.mvdemocracynetwork.org/http://www.mvdemocracynetwork.org/mailto:[email protected]