Recruitment of Local Support Staff for the Limited Election Observation Mission to Romania

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 presidential election in Romania, and in accordance with its mandate, ODIHR is preparing for the deployment of a Limited Election Observation Mission (LEOM) for this election.

In this connection, ODIHR is looking to recruit local support staff for the below mentioned positions on full-time basis:

Advance team support positions:

• ELE/ROM Senior Procurement and Contracting Officer Assistant – 1 position
• ELE/ROM Senior Operations Expert Assistant – 1 position
• ELE/ROM Security Expert Assistant – 1 position
• ELE/ROM Driver with own vehicle, preferably minivan – 1 position

Administrative positions:

• ELE/ROM Senior Procurement and Contracting Officer Assistant (HR portfolio, 2 weeks) – 1 position
• ELE/ROM ICT Assistant – 1 position
• ELE/ROM Front Office Assistant – 1 position
• ELE/ROM Office Cleaner – 1 position
• ELE/ROM Driver with own vehicle, preferably minivan – 3 positions
• ELE/ROM Security OPS assistant – 3 positions

Programmatic positions:

• ELE/ROM Executive Assistant to the Head of Mission (HoM) – 1 position,
• ELE/ROM Administrative Assistant Deputy Head of Mission (DHoM) – 1 position,
• ELE/ROM Senior Election Analyst Assistant – 1 position,
• ELE/ROM Senior Legal Analyst Assistant – 1 position, 
• ELE/ROM Senior Political Analyst Assistant – 3 positions,
• ELE/ROM Senior Campaign Finance Analyst Assistant – 1 position,
• ELE/ROM Senior Media Analyst Assistant – 1 position,
• ELE/ROM Media Monitors – 6 positions,
• ELE/ROM Senior LTO Co-ordinator Assistant – 1 position,

Regional positions:

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

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

• ELE/ROM LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Constanta                                                         - 1 position,
• ELE/ROM Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Constanta                                             - 1 position,

• ELE/ROM LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Iași                                                                    - 1 position,
• ELE/ROM Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Iași                                                        - 1 position,

• ELE/ROM LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Bacău                                                                - 1 position,
• ELE/ROM Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Bacău                                                    - 1 position,

• ELE/ROM LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Cluj-Napoca                                                     - 1 position,
• ELE/ROM Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Cluj-Napoca                                         - 1 position,

• ELE/ROM LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Brașov                                                               - 1 position,
• ELE/ROM Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Brașov                                                   - 1 position,

• ELE/ROM LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Timișoara                                                          - 1 position,
• ELE/ROM Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Timișoara                                              - 1 position,

• ELE/ROM LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Oradea/Satu Mare/ Baia Mare/Zalău            - 1 position,

ELE/ROM Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Oradea/Satu Mare/ Baia Mare/Zalău          - 1 position

• ELE/ROM LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Craiova/Slatina                                                   - 1 position,

ELE/ROM Driver with vehicle for LTO team –Craiova/Slatina                                                 - 1 position

• ELE/ROM LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Ploiesti                                                                - 1 position,

ELE/ROM Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Ploiesti                                                             - 1 position

• ELE/ROM LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Brăila                                                                  - 1 position,

ELE/ROM Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Brăila                                                               - 1 position

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:  17 March 2025 (approx.)

Start date of employment for administrative positions:  21 March 2025 (approx.)

Start date of employment for programmatic positions:  24 March 2025 (approx.)

Start date of employment for regional positions:  2 April 2025 (approx.)

Approximate duration of employment: approx. 7-10 weeks depending on the post (TBC)

Location: Bucharest for all positions except regional positions

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 of Romania, or residents of Romania with a permit for work. 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-romania@odihr.pl indicating the position for which you are applying (e.g. ELE/ROM Senior Operations Expert 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.

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:

14 March 2025, 12:00 CET for advance team support positions.

19 March 2025, 12:00 CET for administrative positions.

21 March 2025, 12:00 CET for programmatic positions.

26 March 2025, 12:00 CET 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).