Recruitment of Local Support Staff for the Election Observation Activity to the Kyrgyz Republic

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 to observe the early parliamentary elections scheduled for 30 November 2025, in accordance with its mandate, and pending the recommendation of the Needs Assessment Mission, ODIHR is preparing for a potential deployment of an Election Observation Activity (EOA) for these elections. This recruitment notice is published in advance of the final decision regarding the deployment, scope, size and duration of an observation activity for the upcoming elections. As such, ODIHR retains the right to cancel any of the vacancies below:

Advance Team support positions:

• ELE/KGZ Senior Procurement and Contracting Officer Assistant – 1 position
• ELE/KGZ Senior Procurement and Contracting Officer Assistant (HR portfolio, 2 weeks)– 1 position
• ELE/KGZ Senior Operations Expert Assistant – 1 position
• ELE/KGZ Senior Security Expert Assistant – 1 position
• ELE/KGZ Driver with own vehicle (preferably a minivan) – 1 position

Administrative positions:

• ELE/KGZ Senior ICT assistant – 1 position
• ELE/KGZ Front Office Assistant – 1 position
• ELE/KGZ Driver with own vehicle (preferably a minivan) – 3 positions
• ELE/KGZ Driver with own vehicle (2 weeks around elections day) – 2 positions
• ELE/KGZ Security OPS assistant – 3 positions
• ELE/KGZ Junior Operations Assistant (10 days around the elections day) – 3 positions

Programmatic positions:

• ELE/KGZ Executive Assistant to the Head of Mission (HoM) – 1 position,
• ELE/KGZ Administrative Assistant Deputy Head of Mission (DHoM) – 1 position,
• ELE/KGZ Senior Election Analyst Assistant – 2 positions,
• ELE/KGZ Senior Legal Analyst Assistant – 1 position, 
• ELE/KGZ Senior Political Analyst Assistant – 2 positions,
• ELE/KGZ Senior Media Analyst Assistant – 1 position,
• ELE/KGZ Media Monitors – 6 positions,
• ELE/KGZ Senior LTO Co-ordinator Assistant – 1 position,
• ELE/KGZ Senior Campaign Finance Analyst Assistant – 1 position,
• ELE/KGZ Senior Voter Registration Analyst Assistant – 1 position,
• ELE/KGZ Senior Gender Analyst Assistant – 1 position,
• ELE/KGZ National Minority Expert Assistant (3 weeks) – 1 position
• ELE/KGZ Parliamentary Liaison Officer Assistant (2,5 weeks prior the elections day) – 1 position
• ELE/KGZ Statistical Analyst Assistant – 4 positions short-term, appr 3 days.

Regional positions - support staff to Long Term Observers (locations are subject to change, confirmation at a later stage of recruitment):

• ELE/KGZ LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Bishkek 2 positions,
• ELE/KGZ Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Bishkek 2 positions,

• ELE/KGZ LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Talas 2 positions,
• ELE/KGZ Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Talas 2 positions,

• ELE/KGZ LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Manas 2 positions,
• ELE/KGZ Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Manas 2 positions,

• ELE/KGZ LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Chuy 2 positions,
• ELE/KGZ Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Chuy 2 positions,

• ELE/KGZ LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Osh 2 positions,
• ELE/KGZ Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Osh 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 date of employment for advance team support positions:  13/14 October 2025 (approx.)

Start date of employment for administrative positions:  17/18 October 2025 (approx.)

Start date of employment for programmatic positions:  21 October 2025 (approx.)

Start date of employment for regional positions:   29 October 2025 (approx.)

Approximate duration of employment: 5-8 weeks depending on the post.

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: Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of Kyrgyz Republic. 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-kyrgyzstan@odihr.pl indicating the position for which you are applying (e.g. ELE/KGZ 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 CV 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:

11 October 2025, 15:00 Bishkek time for advance team support positions,

15 October 2025, 15:00 Bishkek time for administrative positions,

16 October 2025, 15:00 Bishkek time for programmatic positions.

24 October 2025, 15:00 Bishkek time for regional 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 ODIHR for its recruitment process at any stage (application processing, interview meeting, training or any other fees).