worst job posting ever

[northzax]

From the DC Craigslist...

Position: Election Specialists

Location: Baghdad, Iraq

About IFES:
IFES is an international, nonprofit organization that supports the building
of democratic societies. IFES provides targeted technical assistance to strengthen transitional democracies. Founded in 1987 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, IFES has developed and implemented comprehensive, collaborative democracy solutions in more than 120 countries.

About the Project:
IFES has been awarded a Cooperative Agreement with USAID/Iraq under the heading, “Electoral Technical Assistance to the Independent Election Commission of Iraq (IECI)” - an approximately $40 million portfolio. This award is currently in place for approximately 2 years, including close-out. Employment in this position is contingent upon continuation of IFES’ programmatic activities in support of Iraq or elsewhere necessitating the continued employment of a dedicated Elections Specialist.

IFES seeks qualified applicants to fill several Election Specialist positions each focusing on a different subject matter, i.e. logistics, database, registration, rule of law and more.

Responsibilities:
• Advise the Independent Election Commission of Iraq (IECI) on election technical issues as they arise during the electoral process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (public administration, law, international relations, political science).
• 5+ years of election experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• General project management skills, including project reporting.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience working or living in a developing country preferred.
• Arabic language skills preferred.

Applying:
To apply please send your resume and cover letter to [e-mail] referencing Job Requisition #31-04 Governance/Election Specialists-Iraq in the e-mail subject line. EEO/V/D/M/F

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/npo/43364081.html


ok, is it just me, but is asking for election specialists on a basically alternative website not going to recruit people willing to go die in Iraq? (although I confess to being intrigued, maybe I should apply)

[Mistress Quickly]

1. huh, I'd apply if I met the requirements

I'd try and help the Iraqis. Bet the pay is pretty good too. Does that make me a bad person? Or just stupid?

[GiovanniC]

2. The Word "Deathwish" Comes to Mind

n/t

[northzax]

3. well there's the rub

who are you helping? Allawi? Frankly, although it fascinates me, the idea that I could help legitimise a national election that only covered half the country due to violence would piss me off.

[everythingsxen]

4. Aye, I would do it too eye

Mostly for the money. Partially for the thrill of working in a place where you are almost certain to be killed or kidnapped.

Somewhere in there is also a desire to help the Iraqi people vote for who they want.

Sadly I lack the edu-muh-cation.