Democracy International
Team Lead – Mozambican Electoral Systems Reforms - Remote
Democracy International, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Location:
Maputo, Mozambique
Job Id:
1103
# of Openings:
1
DI is seeking to hire a
Team Leader
for an Options Study on reforming Mozambique’s election management structure and its election results management process under the “Support to Democratic Governance in Mozambique” project. The Team Leader will guide a small, multi-disciplinary team to assess the current institutional framework, review performance and challenges of existing Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) and results processes, identify comparative models and good practices, and develop actionable reform options with legal, institutional, technological, and procedural recommendations. The Team Leader will serve as principal technical lead and day-to-day manager, coordinating closely with DI, partners, and stakeholders and ensuring high-quality, bilingual outputs (EN/PT). This is a remote short-term key personnel position that will require travel to Maputo, Mozambique and is contingent upon award. All deliverables will be produced in English and Portuguese. The anticipated period of performance is from 24 November 2025 to 22 February 2026.
Essential Job Duties
Lead the overall technical direction of the Options Study, including study design, methodology, and workplan, aligning with the Terms of Reference and project schedule.
Oversee assessments of Mozambique’s current election management structure and election results management processes, including document review, interviews, and data analysis.
Direct comparative research to surface relevant international models and good practices suited to Mozambique’s context and legal framework.
Develop reform options for EMB structure and results management that promote integrity, independence, professionalism, transparency, inclusivity, and efficiency.
Translate findings into clear, evidence-based recommendations for legal, institutional, technological, and procedural reforms.
Ensure all technical products (inception note, methodology, interim briefs, draft and final reports, slide decks) are high-quality, consistent, and delivered in English and Portuguese.
Coordinate inputs from specialized experts (e.g., electoral systems/EMB reform, ERMS/ICT), ensuring coherent analysis and integrated recommendations.
Administrative
Manage timelines, level of effort, and workflow to deliver all outputs on schedule and within budget.
Maintain organized documentation, version control, and quality assurance for bilingual deliverables.
Coordinate communications and meetings with DI, partners, and stakeholders; prepare agendas, notes, and action items.
Ensure compliance with DI policies and client requirements on ethics, safeguarding, and data protection.
Secondary Job Duties
Contribute to ongoing Democracy International business development efforts around the world.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing development activities, including donor funded grants and contracts, or a Ph.D. with at least eight (8) years of experience managing development activities, including donor funded grants and contracts.
Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in electoral system reform, EMB institutional design, or election results management.
Demonstrated experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams in analytical or reform-oriented assignments.
Proven experience in conducting comparative studies and developing reform options for electoral management bodies or election systems.
Excellent analytical, coordination and report writing skills, with a proven record of producing technical or policy reports for international organizations or governments.
Fluency in English.
Preferred candidates will additionally possess fluency in Portuguese, and/or have experience working in Mozambique.
Reporting
This position reports to DI’s Director of Programs.
Application Process Interested applicants must submit a CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. DI will only contact candidates of interest.
Democracy International maintains the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
About the Organization DI provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 80+ countries.
DI welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for DI employees. DI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, or reproductive health decision making. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at DI. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Maputo, Mozambique
Job Id:
1103
# of Openings:
1
DI is seeking to hire a
Team Leader
for an Options Study on reforming Mozambique’s election management structure and its election results management process under the “Support to Democratic Governance in Mozambique” project. The Team Leader will guide a small, multi-disciplinary team to assess the current institutional framework, review performance and challenges of existing Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) and results processes, identify comparative models and good practices, and develop actionable reform options with legal, institutional, technological, and procedural recommendations. The Team Leader will serve as principal technical lead and day-to-day manager, coordinating closely with DI, partners, and stakeholders and ensuring high-quality, bilingual outputs (EN/PT). This is a remote short-term key personnel position that will require travel to Maputo, Mozambique and is contingent upon award. All deliverables will be produced in English and Portuguese. The anticipated period of performance is from 24 November 2025 to 22 February 2026.
Essential Job Duties
Lead the overall technical direction of the Options Study, including study design, methodology, and workplan, aligning with the Terms of Reference and project schedule.
Oversee assessments of Mozambique’s current election management structure and election results management processes, including document review, interviews, and data analysis.
Direct comparative research to surface relevant international models and good practices suited to Mozambique’s context and legal framework.
Develop reform options for EMB structure and results management that promote integrity, independence, professionalism, transparency, inclusivity, and efficiency.
Translate findings into clear, evidence-based recommendations for legal, institutional, technological, and procedural reforms.
Ensure all technical products (inception note, methodology, interim briefs, draft and final reports, slide decks) are high-quality, consistent, and delivered in English and Portuguese.
Coordinate inputs from specialized experts (e.g., electoral systems/EMB reform, ERMS/ICT), ensuring coherent analysis and integrated recommendations.
Administrative
Manage timelines, level of effort, and workflow to deliver all outputs on schedule and within budget.
Maintain organized documentation, version control, and quality assurance for bilingual deliverables.
Coordinate communications and meetings with DI, partners, and stakeholders; prepare agendas, notes, and action items.
Ensure compliance with DI policies and client requirements on ethics, safeguarding, and data protection.
Secondary Job Duties
Contribute to ongoing Democracy International business development efforts around the world.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing development activities, including donor funded grants and contracts, or a Ph.D. with at least eight (8) years of experience managing development activities, including donor funded grants and contracts.
Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in electoral system reform, EMB institutional design, or election results management.
Demonstrated experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams in analytical or reform-oriented assignments.
Proven experience in conducting comparative studies and developing reform options for electoral management bodies or election systems.
Excellent analytical, coordination and report writing skills, with a proven record of producing technical or policy reports for international organizations or governments.
Fluency in English.
Preferred candidates will additionally possess fluency in Portuguese, and/or have experience working in Mozambique.
Reporting
This position reports to DI’s Director of Programs.
Application Process Interested applicants must submit a CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. DI will only contact candidates of interest.
Democracy International maintains the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
About the Organization DI provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 80+ countries.
DI welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for DI employees. DI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, or reproductive health decision making. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at DI. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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