Recruitment of Local Support Staff for the Election Observation Mission to Georgia
The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is the leading agency in Europe in the field of election observation. The Office co-ordinates and organizes the deployment of numerous observation missions, with thousands of observers, every year to assess the compliance of elections in OSCE participating States with OSCE commitments and other international obligations and standards for democratic elections, and with national legislation. ODIHR’s unique methodology provides in-depth insights into all elements of an electoral process, allowing the Office to offer concrete recommendations to further improve electoral processes. Further details about ODIHR can be found at www.osce.org/odihr .
Following an official invitation from the authorities of Georgia, the OSCE/ODIHR is deploying an Election Observation Mission (EOM) for the upcoming local elections scheduled for autumn 2017. In this connection, the OSCE/ODIHR is looking to recruit local support staff for the below mentioned positions on full-time basis:
Programmatic positions:
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ELE/GEO Executive Assistant to the Head of Mission (HoM) – 1 position,
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ELE/GEO Administrative Assistant Deputy Head of Mission (DHoM) – 1 position,
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ELE/GEO Senior Election Analyst Assistant – 2 positions,
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ELE/GEO Senior Legal Analyst Assistant – 1 position,
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ELE/GEO Senior Political Analyst Assistant – 1 position,
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ELE/GEO Senior Media Analyst Assistant – 1 position,
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ELE/GEO Media Monitors – 6 positions,
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ELE/GEO Senior LTO Co-ordinator Assistant – 1 position,
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ELE/GEO Parliamentary Liaison Assistant – 1 position,
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ELE/GEO National Minorities Analyst Assistant – 1 position,
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ELE/GEO Statistical Analyst Assistant – 4 positions.
Administrative positions:
- ELE/GEO Security Expert Assistant – 1 position,
- ELE/GEO Senior Operations Expert Assistant – 1 position,
- ELE/GEO Junior Operations Expert Assistant – 4 positions,
- ELE/GEO Senior IT and Communications Assistant – 1 position,
- ELE/GEO Senior Procurement and Contracting Officer Assistant – 1 position,
- ELE/GEO Finance/Administrative Assistant – 1 position,
- ELE/GEO Front Office Assistant – 1 position,
- ELE/GEO Driver with own vehicle – 4 positions,
- ELE/GEO Cleaner – 1 position.
Regional positions - support staff to Long Term Observers (locations are subject to change, confirmation at a later stage of recruitment):
- ELE/GEO LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Tbilisi 3 positions,
- ELE/GEO Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Tbilisi 3 positions,
- ELE/GEO LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Mtskheta 1 position,
- ELE/GEO Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Mtskheta 1 position,
- ELE/GEO LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Gori 1 position,
- ELE/GEO Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Gori 1 position,
- ELE/GEO LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Zestaponi 1 position,
- ELE/GEO Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Zestaponi 1 position,
- ELE/GEO LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Kutaisi 1 position,
- ELE/GEO Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Kutaisi 1 position,
- ELE/GEO LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Zugdidi 1 position,
- ELE/GEO Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Zugdidi 1 position,
- ELE/GEO LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Sighnaghi 1 position,
- ELE/GEO Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Sighnaghi 1 position,
- ELE/GEO LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Batumi 1 position,
- ELE/GEO Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Batumi 1 position,
- ELE/GEO LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Akhaltsikhe 1 position,
- ELE/GEO Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Akhaltsikhe 1 position,
- ELE/GEO LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Bolnisi 1 position,
- ELE/GEO Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Bolnisi 1 position,
- ELE/GEO LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Rustavi 1 position,
- ELE/GEO Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Rustavi 1 position,
- ELE/GEO LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Telavi 1 position,
- ELE/GEO Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Telavi 1 position.
For more information about the responsibilities and requirements of the post, please read the terms of reference in the Key Resources section at the bottom of the page.
Start date of employment for programmatic positions: 11 September 2017 (approx.)
Start date of employment for administrative positions: 4 September 2017 (approx.)
Start date of employment for regional positions: 20 September 2017 (approx.)
Approximate duration of employment: 5 - 11 weeks depending on the post.
Location: Tbilisi (except drivers and interpreters for Long-Term Observers)
Remuneration is commensurate with the qualifications of the incumbent and requirements of the post, and is similar to those offered under the United Nations Common System for general services employees (in accordance with established OSCE rates). Social security will include participation in the OSCE life and accident disability insurance scheme.
Application procedure: Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of Georgia. Those interested in applying should send the most recent curriculum vitae in English to ensure an equal and transparent treatment during the recruitment/appointment process to: hr-georgia@odihr.pl indicating the position for which you are applying (e.g. ELE/GEO Senior Election Analyst Assistant).
Each candidate may apply for up to three positions in separate e-mails. Please do not attach photographs, motivation letters and certificates. Additional relevant information should be submitted only upon request. Driver’s application should include vehicle brand, type and year of production.
By submitting the curriculum vitae the applicants confirm correctness of information provided and consent to include them to the OSCE Roster of Temporary Staff.
Applications received after the deadline or with no indication of the position for which the candidate is applying, will not be taken into consideration.
Application deadline:
03 September 2017 17:00 CET for administrative positions,
10 September 2017 17:00 CET for the other positions.
The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and suitable candidates will be placed on a Roster.
The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply.
Note: No application fees are required by OSCE/ODIHR for its recruitment process at any stage (application processing, interview meeting, training or any other fees).