Recruitment of local support staff for the Election Observation Mission to Kyrgyzstan
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-ordinate 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 OSE 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 improve electoral processes. Further details about ODIHR can be found at www.osce.org/odihr.
Following an official invitation from the authorities of Kyrgyzstan, the OSCE/ODIHR is deploying an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to observe the presidential election scheduled for 15 October 2017. In this connection, the OSCE/ODIHR is looking to recruit local support staff for the below mentioned positions on full-time basis:
Assistants to Core Team Members (programmatic posts):
- EOM/KRG Executive Assistant to Head of Mission (1 position)
- EOM/KRG Senior Administrative Assistant to Deputy Head of Mission (1 position)
- EOM/KRG Senior Political Analyst Assistant (1 position)
- EOM/KRG Senior Election Analyst Assistant (2 positions)
- EOM/KRG Senior Legal Analyst Assistant (1 position)
- EOM/KRG Senior Media Analyst Assistant (1 position)
- EOM/KRG Senior National Minority Analyst Assistant (1 position)
- EOM/KRG Senior Long-term Observers Coordinator Assistant (1 position)
- EOM/KRG Media Monitors (6 positions)
Assistants to Core Team Members (administrative posts):
- EOM/KRG Senior Parliamentary Liaison Officer Assistant (1 position)
- EOM/ KRG Senior Procurement and Contracting Officer Assistant (1 position)
- EOM/KRG Senior Operations Expert Assistant (1 position)
- EOM/KRG Junior Operations Expert Assistant (4 positions)
- EOM/KRG Finance Assistant (1 position)
- EOM/KRG Security Expert Assistant (1 position)
- EOM/KRG ICT Assistant (1 position)
- EOM/KRG Front Desk Assistant (1 position)
- EOM/KRG Statistics Expert Assistants (4 positions)
- EOM/KRG Driver with own vehicle (4 positions)
- EOM/KRG Office Cleaner (1 position)
Regional positions – locations and quantity of positions are subject to confirmation at a later stage of recruitment, currently recruitment is most likely to be based in:
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EOM/ KRG Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Bishkek (1 position)
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EOM/ KRG Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Bishkek (1 position)
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EOM/ KRG Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Talas (1 position)
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EOM/ KRG Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Talas (1 position)
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EOM/ KRG Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Jalal-Abad (1 position)
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EOM/ KRG Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Jalal-Abad (1 position)
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EOM/ KRG Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Kerben (1 position)
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EOM/ KRG Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Kerben (1 position)
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EOM/ KRG Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Kara-Kul (1 position)
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EOM/ KRG Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Kara-Kul (1 position)
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EOM/ KRG Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Osh (1 position)
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EOM/ KRG Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Osh (1 position)
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EOM/ KRG Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Naryn (1 position)
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EOM/ KRG Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Naryn (1 position)
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EOM/ KRG Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Karakol (1 position)
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EOM/ KRG Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Karakol (1 position)
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EOM/ KRG Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Batken (1 position)
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EOM/ KRG Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Batken (1 position)
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EOM/ KRG Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Kochkor (1 position)
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EOM/ KRG Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Kochkor (1 position)
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EOM/ KRG Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Balykchy (1 position)
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EOM/ KRG Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Balykchy (1 position)
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EOM/ KRG Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Kemin (1 position)
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EOM/ KRG Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Kemin (1 position)
Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of Kyrgyzstan. 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 this page.
Start date of employment for programmatic positions: 4 September 2017 (approx.)
Start date of employment for administrative positions: 28 August 2017 (approx.)
Start date of employment for regional positions: 13 September 2017 (approx.)
Approximate duration of employment 6 - 12 weeks depending on the post. 5 -10 days for Junior Operations and statistics Expert Assistants. In case of a second round, this period may be prolonged for approximately 3 weeks. This period is subject to change, as the election law does not clearly stipulate the date of the second round.
Location: Bishkek (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: Those interested in applying should forward a recent Curriculum Vitae and motivation letter in English to: HR-Kyrgyzstan@odihr.pl indicating the position for which you are applying. (e.g. EOM/KRG Senior Election Analyst Assistant).
Each candidate is eligible to apply for a maximum of three positions. Application for each position should be sent in separate emails. Please do not attach certificates, they should be submitted upon request.
Applications for the position of a driver with vehicles should include vehicle make, type and year of production. No photos, please!
The Drivers should have Third Party Liability Insurance valid at the application point for whole duration of the contract
Application deadline: 1 September 2017 for programmatic positions, 24 August 2017 for administrative positions and 8 September 2017 for regional positions. Applications received after the deadline or with no indication of the position for which the candidate applies, will not be taken into consideration.
The OSCE/ODIHR 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.
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).