2.1. Global objective

To provide Technical Assistance to the elections process by supporting, in Northern and Southern Sudan, international institutions which are committed to support the Elections and enhancing coordination mechanisms among all the stakeholders (national and international) involved in the electoral process. 

2.2. Specific objective(s)

Within limits of delegated authority and reporting to the National Authorising Officer and to European Union Delegation to

Sudan, the TA will be responsible for, but not limited to, the performance of the following duties:

- Provide strategic guidance, technical support and analysis to International Donors on matters related to the electoral process.

- Assist the NEC (and its State High Committees) in devising regulations, instructions, rules and procedures for the effective management and administration of the elections process

 -Facilitate the development of effective channels of communication between the DWG, Policy and Technical Committees and related coordination structures in

Sudan. This role will include periodic travel to attend selected coordination meetings and consultation opportunities with relevant stakeholders and deliver position papers, research papers, and other analytical assignments.

-  Forster information sharing and communications flow between the NEC, the Donors -and in particular the EU Delegation- and the Government Institutions in order to guarantee the development of and progress in electoral planning, the election budget and the subsequent operational steps. 

- Coordinate, liaise and ensure working relationships between the National Elections Commission, the European Union Delegation the to Sudan, and the several Ministries of the Government of Sudan involved in administrative, legal and institutional procedures in view of a potential deployment of European Union Elections Observation Mission.