ODIHR Election observation mission is recruiting staff

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 the Republic of North Macedonia, ODIHR is planning to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) for the upcoming local elections. In this respect, ODIHR is looking to recruit local support staff for the below mentioned positions on a full-time basis:

Assistants to Core Team Members (programmatic positions):

Executive Assistant to Head of Mission  (1 position)
Senior Administrative Assistant to Deputy Head of Mission  (1 position)
Senior Political Analyst Assistant  (1 position)
Senior Election Analyst Assistant  (1 position)
Senior Legal Analyst Assistant  (2 positions)
Senior Voter Registration Analyst Assistant  (1 position)
Senior Media Analyst Assistant  (1 position)
Senior Long-term Observers Coordinator Assistant  (1 position)
Media Monitor  (6 positions)
Parliamentary Liaison Officer Assistant (approx. 2.5 weeks)  (1 position)
Statistics Analyst Assistant (approx. 2 days)  (2 positions)


Assistants to Core Team Members (administrative positions):

Senior Procurement and Contracting Officer Assistant  (1 position)
Senior  Procurement and Contracting Officer Assistant (approx. 2 weeks) (1 position)
Senior Operations Expert Assistant  (1 position)
Junior Operations Expert Assistant (approx. 5 days)  (5 positions)
Finance Officer Assistant  (1 position)
Security Expert Assistant  (1 position)
Senior ICT Assistant  (1 position)
Senior ICT Assistant (approx. 2 weeks)  (1 position)
Front Desk Assistant  (1 position)
Driver with own vehicle, minivan  (4 positions)
Temporary driver with own vehicle for election period (approx. 5 days) (2 positions)
Office Cleaner   (1 position)


Regional positions – Refers to support staff to long-term observers

Long-term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Skopje  (2 positions);
Long-term Observer Driver with vehicle in Skopje  (4 positions);
Long-term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Bitola (1 position);
Long-term Observer Driver with vehicle in Bitola  (2 positions);
Long-term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Gostivar  (1 positions);
Long-term Observer Driver with vehicle in Gostivar (2 positions);
Long-term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Kumanovo (1 position);
Long-term Observer Driver with vehicle in Kumanovo  (2 positions);
Long-term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Ohrid  (1 position);
Long-term Observer Driver with vehicle in Ohrid  (2 positions);
Long-term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Prilep (1 position);
Long-term Observer Driver with vehicle in Prilep (2 positions);
Long-term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Strumica (1 position);
Long-term Observer Driver with vehicle in Strumica  (2 positions);
Long-term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Shtip (1 position);
Long-term Observer Driver with vehicle in Shtip  (2 positions);
Long-term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Tetovo  (1 position);
Long-term Observer Driver with vehicle in Tetovo  (2 positions).


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 administrative positions: 1 September 2021 (approx.)

Start date of employment for programmatic positions: 7 September 2021 (approx.)

Start date of employment for regional positions: 15 September 2021 (approx.)

Approximate duration of employment:  7-8 weeks with possibility for extension

Location: Skopje, North Macedonia

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 North Macedonia. 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-skopje@odihr.pl indicating the position for which you are applying (e.g. Senior Voter Registration Analyst Assistant).

ODIHR Election observation mission is recruiting staff. All details are application procedure are at  https://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/495166

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. CV should be sent in Word or PDF format and named by applicant’s name.  

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 for administrative positions: 30 August 2021, 17:00 CET

Application deadline for programmatic positions: 5 September 2021, 17:00 CET

Application deadline for regional positions: 5 September 2021, 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.

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).