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

Source: www.osce.org

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 authorities of Armenia and Need Assessment Mission that took place from 23 to 25 October 2018 ODIHR is deploying an Election Observation Mission (EOM) for the upcoming early parliamentary elections scheduled for 9 December 2018. In this connection, ODIHR is looking to recruit local support staff for the below mentioned positions on full-time basis:

Administrative positions:

• ELE/ARM Security Expert Assistant – 1 position,
• ELE/ARM Senior Operations Expert Assistant – 1 position,
• ELE/ARM Junior Operations Expert Assistant – 3 positions,
• ELE/ARM Senior IT and Communications Assistant – 1 position,
• ELE/ARM Senior Procurement and Contracting Officer Assistant – 1 position
• ELE/ARM Finance Assistant – 1 position,
• ELE/ARM Front Office Assistant – 1 position,
• ELE/ARM Driver with own vehicle – 4 positions,
• ELE/ARM Temporary driver with own vehicle  – 2 positions,
• ELE/ARM Cleaner – 1 position.

Programmatic positions:

• ELE/ARM Executive Assistant to the Head of Mission (HoM) – 1 position,
• ELE/ARM Administrative Assistant to Deputy Head of Mission (DHoM) – 1 position,
• ELE/ARM Senior Election Analyst Assistant – 1 position,
• ELE/ARM Senior Legal Analyst Assistant – 1 position, 
• ELE/ARM Senior Political Analyst Assistant – 1 position,
• ELE/ARM Senior Media Analyst Assistant – 1 position,
• ELE/ARM Media Monitor – 5 positions,
• ELE/ARM Senior LTO Co-ordinator Assistant – 1 position,
• ELE/ARM Parliamentary Liaison Assistant – 1 position,
• ELE/ARM Statistical Analyst Assistant – 2 positions. 

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

• ELE/ARM LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Yerevan 2 positions,
• ELE/ARM Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Yerevan 2 positions,
• ELE/ARM LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Aragatsotn 1 position,
• ELE/ARM Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Aragatsotn 1 position,
• ELE/ARM LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Ararat 1 position,
• ELE/ARM Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Ararat  1 position,
• ELE/ARM LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Armavir 1 position,
• ELE/ARM Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Armavir 1 position,
• ELE/ARM LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Gegharqunik 1 position,
• ELE/ARM Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Gegharqunik 1 position,
• ELE/ARM LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Kotayk 1 position,
• ELE/ARM Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Kotayk 1 position,
• ELE/ARM LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Lori 1 position,
• ELE/ARM Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Lori 1 position,
• ELE/ARM LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Shirak 1 position,
• ELE/ARM Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Shirak 1 position,
• ELE/ARM LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Syunik 1 position,
• ELE/ARM Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Syunik 1 position,
• ELE/ARM LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Tavush 1 position,
• ELE/ARM Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Tavush 1 position,
• ELE/ARM LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Vayots Dzor 1 position,
• ELE/ARM Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Vayots Dzor 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 the page.

Start date of employment for administrative positions:  07 November 2018 (approx.)

Start date of employment for programmatic positions:  10 November 2018 (approx.)

Start date of employment for regional positions:  18 November 2018 (approx.)

Approximate duration of employment: 2 - 7 weeks depending on the post.

Location: Yerevan (except drivers and interpreters for Long-Term Observers)  

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 Armenia. 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: [email protected] indicating the position for which you are applying (e.g. ELE/ARM Senior Election Analyst 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.

By submitting the curriculum vitae the applicants confirm correctness of information provided.

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:

06 November 2018  24:00 CET for administrative positions,

09 November 2018 17:00 CET for programmatic positions

12 November 2018 17:00 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.

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).