Recruitment of local support staff for the Election Expert Team to the Netherlands
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 from the Netherland’s authorities, based on the findings and conclusions of the Needs Assessment Mission deployed from 13 to 17 July 2025, and in accordance with its mandate, the OSCE/ODIHR is deploying an Election Expert Team (EET) for the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for 29 October 2025. In this connection, the OSCE/ODIHR is looking to recruit local support staff for the below mentioned positions on full-time basis:
Programmatic positions:
- ELE/NDL Senior Political Analyst Assistant – 2 positions,
- ELE/NDL Senior Campaign Finance Analyst Assistant – 1 position.
For more information about the responsibilities and requirements of the post, please read the terms of reference, under the link at the bottom of this page.
Start date of employment: 15 October 2025.
Duration of employment: until 31 October 2025.
Location: the Hague
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 the Netherlands or EU with a work permit for the Netherlands. 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-netherlands@odihr.pl indicating the position for which you are applying (e.g. ELE/NDL Senior Political Analyst Assistant).
Each candidate may apply for both positions in separate e-mails. Please do not attach photographs, motivation letters and certificates. Additional relevant information should be submitted only upon request.
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: 9 October 2025 17:00 CET
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 OSCE/ODIHR for its recruitment process at any stage (application processing, interview meeting, training or any other fees).