Recruitment for an Election Expert Team to Norway
Following an official invitation to observe the parliamentary elections scheduled for 8 September 2025, based on the findings of the Needs Assessment Mission conducted from 2 to 5 June and in accordance with its mandate, ODIHR is preparing to deploy an Election Expert Team (EET) for these elections. In this respect, ODIHR is currently looking for external consultants to fill the following positions:
- Legal/Election Analyst (Team Leader)
- Political and Campaign Finance Analyst
- Election Accessibility Analyst
Procedure
All assignments are temporarily contracted positions, and their duration will be approximately three weeks.
Candidates should be available from 24 August and prepared to depart on short notice. Candidates must be citizens of OSCE participating States, excluding citizens of Norway.
For more information about the responsibilities and requirements of each post, please read the terms of reference available at the bottom of this page. Please complete the following steps in order to apply:
- Register in the ODIHR Election Expert Database. If you have already registered, please move on to the next steps.
- Complete or update all sections of Your Profile, including your personal information, professional experience, training, and education. Complete your profile accurately, as ODIHR will select you on the basis of the information provided.
- Using the Election Expert Database, apply for the positions indicated under Available Vacancies. Please note that you may apply for a maximum of two core team positions.
- Check the status of your applications once the recruitment is completed under Recruitment Result and receive an automatic notification via e-mail.
The deadline for applications is 11 August, 10 am CET. Please note that it will not be possible to apply after the deadline. Applications not submitted through the ODIHR Election Expert Database will not be considered.
The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, cancel the recruitment, or offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration. The OSCE is an equal opportunity organization and encourages applications from women candidates.
Remuneration will be in accordance with established OSCE election consultancy rates. Coverage of travel expenses and a standard per diem will be provided by ODIHR in accordance with OSCE travel policies.