Recruitment for the Election Observation Mission to Ukraine
Following an official invitation to observe the 25 October local elections in Ukraine, and in accordance with its mandate, ODIHR is preparing to deploy an Election Observation Mission. In this respect, ODIHR is currently seeking external consultants to fill the following positions:
- Head of Mission
- Deputy Head of Mission
- Political Analyst
- Election Analyst (two positions)
- Legal Analyst
- Campaign Finance Analyst
- Media Analyst
- Long-term Observers Coordinator (two positions)
Procedure
All assignments are temporarily contracted positions and with a duration of approximately seven weeks. Certain assignments may be extended by approximately four weeks, depending on a decision to observe a second round.
Candidates should be available from 20 September 2020 and be prepared to depart at short notice. Candidates must be citizens of OSCE participating States, excluding citizens of Ukraine.
For more information about the responsibilities and requirements of each post, please read the terms of reference in the Key Resources section 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 (accuracy is essential, 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 application(s) under Recruitment Result once the recruitment is completed and receive an automatic notification via e-mail.
The deadline for applications is 14 September, 10:00 CET. Please note that it will not be possible to apply after the deadline.
Applications that are not submitted through the ODIHR Election Expert Database will not be considered. ODIHR retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.
The deployment of experts is subject to travel restrictions that remain in force in the OSCE region, and national regulations referring to the arrival of foreign nationals to Ukraine. The OSCE is an equal opportunity organization and encourages applications from women candidates.
Remuneration will depend on qualifications and experience, and will be in accordance with established OSCE rates. Coverage of travel expenses and a standard per diem will be provided by ODIHR, in accordance with OSCE travel policies.