Recruitment of Local Support Staff for the Limited Election Observation Mission to the Republic of Bulgaria
The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is the leading agency in Europe in the field of election observation. Every year, ODIHR coordinates and organizes the deployment of numerous observation missions, with thousands of observers. This is 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 insight 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 the Republic of Bulgaria, ODIHR is deploying an Limited Election Observation Mission (LEOM) for the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for 4 April 2021. In connection, ODIHR is looking to recruit local support staff for the below mentioned positions on full-time basis.
Administrative positions
- ELE/BGR Temporary driver with own vehicle for election period - 1 position
Start date and location
For more information about the responsibilities and requirements of the post, please read the terms of reference, in the Key Resources at the bottom of the page.
Start date of employment for: 29 March 2021
Duration of employment: 1 week
Location: Sofia
Remuneration
Remuneration is in line 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
Application procedure
Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of Bulgaria.
Those interested in applying should send theie most recent curriculum vitae (CV) in English to hr-bulgaria@odihr.pl, indicating the position for which you are applying (e.g. ELE/BGR Senior Election Analyst Assistant). This is to ensure an equal and transparent treatment during the recruitment/appointment process
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 CV should include vehicle brand, type and year of production.
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
The deadline for the adverstised position is 27 March 2021, 11:59am local time
Note
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 ODIHR for its recruitment process at any stage (application processing, interview meeting, training or any other fees).