Recruitment of Local Support Staff for the Election Observation Mission to Montenegro

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. Their aim 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 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 Montenegro to observe parliamentary elections scheduled for 30 August 2020, OSCE/ODIHR is deploying an Election Observation Mission (EOM) for these elections. In this respect, ODIHR is looking to recruit local support staff for the below mentioned positions on full-time basis:

Programmatic positions

• ELE/MNE Senior Assistant to Legal Analyst

Administrative positions 

•  ELE/MNE Office driver - preferably with minivan (short-term approx. 5 days) 

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: 25 August 2020 (approx.)

Approximate duration of employment: 14 days

Start date of employment for administrative positions:  27 August 2020 (approx.)

Location: Podgorica 

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 procedure 

Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of Montenegro. 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-montenegro@odihr.pl, indicating the position for which you are applying (e.g. ELE/MNE Parliamentary Liason Officer Assistant). 

Candidates should 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, applicants confirm correctness of information provided and consent to their inclusion into 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 deadlines

• 25 August 2020, 17:00 CET for programmatic positions
• 25 August 2020, 17:00 CET for administrative 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 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.

No application fees are required by OSCE/ODIHR for its recruitment process at any stage (application processing, interview meeting, training or any other fees).