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. Every year, ODIHR coordinates and organizes the deployment of numerous observation missions, with thousands of observers. This is in order to assess the compliance of elections in OSCE participating States with related commitments and other international standards for democratic elections, and with national legislation.
ODIHR’s unique methodology provides in-depth insights into all elements of an electoral process, allowing our 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 to observe the upcoming parliamentary elections in Georgia scheduled for 31 October 2020, ODIHR is preparing to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) for these elections. In this respect, ODIHR is looking to recruit support staff for the below mentioned positions on a full-time basis.
Regional positions
These positions refers to support staff to LTOs (locations are subject to change, confirmation takes place at a later stage of recruitment).
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ELE/GEO Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Zestaponi - 1 positions -
ELE/GEO Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Zestaponi - 2 positions -
ELE/GEO Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Sighnaghi - 1 position -
ELE/GEO Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Sighnaghi - 2 positions -
ELE/GEO Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Bolnisi -1 position -
ELE/GEO Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Bolnisi - 2 positions
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 dates and location
Start date of employment for regional positions: 2 October 2020 (approx.)
Approximate duration of employment: 4 to 8 weeks depending on the post
Location: Tbilisi (except drivers and interpreters for long-term observers)
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 Georgia.
To ensure an equal and transparent treatment during the recruitment/appointment process, those interested in applying should send the most recent curriculum vitae in English 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. CV should be sent in Word or PDF format and named by applicant’s name.
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
30 September 2020, 12:00 CET for regional positions
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.
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.
No application fees are required by OSCE/ODIHR for its recruitment process at any stage (application processing, interview meeting, training or any other fees).