Senior Elections and Political Processes Advisor

The Senior Elections and Political Processes Advisor reports to the USAID/Sudan Democracy and Governance Team Leader and is based in Khartoum, Sudan.  The incumbent coordinates USAID strategy and assistance in support of elections, improved democratic political processes in Sudan, including popular consultations in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile, the Southern Sudan and Abyei referenda, and, as a member of the USAID/Sudan Democracy and Governance (DG) Team, also supports and monitors civic education and governance work and provides general support related to the broader DG portfolio, as assigned.  He/she liaises with other USAID teams, as needed, to ensure maximum effectiveness of USAID activities in support of elections and political processes.  The incumbent ensures that USAID assistance to elections and political processes is well-coordinated with other donors and between USAID implementing partners, well-monitored, and effectively managed to rapidly adjust to changing needs and context.