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The Charter Project Africa

Completed
Jan 2021 – Oct 2024
Partners

Strengthening systems of democratic governance in African Union member states

This pan-African initiative aimed to strengthen systems of democratic governance in African Union member states, supported by the African Governance Architecture (AGA) and enshrined in the African Charter on Democracy, Elections, and Governance (ACDEG). At the core of this project was a focus on providing multi-level support to civic initiatives that advance digital means for enhanced collaboration between citizens and AU policymakers, empowering civil society and facilitating the monitoring and implementation of the ACDEG.

How did the project achieve impact?

Support to Civic Tech

The project provided financial and technical support to initiatives developing innovative tools to promote democracy, good governance, and accountability.

Advocacy

The Charter Project Africa

Through strategic partnerships and active engagementhe, the project played a pivotal role in the implementation of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) and related AU-shared values across the continent.

Research

The Charter Project Africa

The project has actively engaged in various research and advocacy initiatives to amplify citizens’ voices and foster collaboration between citizens, civic initiatives, and policymakers at all African levels.

Explore the Charter Project Africa’s platform and booklet.

The project’s highlights

Co-funded by the EU

Open positions

Working for democracy provides an opportunity to contribute towards shaping fair, just, and equitable societies around the world. Our network of organisations, located at the heart of Europe, is dedicated to making a positive impact on individuals’ and communities’ freedoms and human rights through our programmes, research, and advocacy activities.

IT Management and Administration Consultant

The European Partnership for Democracy (EPD) is contracting a Consultant to provide IT management and administration services for a 3-year period. The Consultant will assume overall responsibility for managing and administering EPD’s IT infrastructure. S/he will work under the supervision of EPD Head of Finances andAdministration and in regular coordination with EPD team members on a needs-basis.

The assignment will be conducted over a period of three years, ideally starting in August 2026. The Service Provider will be based in the Brussels area (within 30 km of the EPD offices), with required travel to EPD offices located at 123-133, Rue Froissart, B-1040, at least a couple of time every month during the assignment to carry out project activities.

Prospective tenderers are invited to submit the complete application package as separate documents as detailed below. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The tender package should include:

A technical offer, consisting of:

  • the application form duly filled in and signed;
  • the CV;
  • a list of previous assignments and clients.

A financial offer, consisting of the daily rate in EUR, including all applicable taxes.

Candidates should submit the full application package via email to [email protected], with the reference “IT Management & Administration services” in the subject line, by Friday, 31 July 2026, 23:59 CET. Any questions regarding the recruitment process must be submitted by Friday, 24 July 2026 to the same email address. Answers will be provided on Monday 27 July 2026. Shortlisted tenderers might be invited for an interview.

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