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, and subject to the availability of funding, ODIHR is preparing to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) for the upcoming presidential election, scheduled for the second half of April 2019, with a potential second round in early May. In this respect, ODIHR is looking to recruit local support staff for the below mentioned positions on a full-time basis:
Programmatic positions:
- EOM/SKOPJE Executive Assistant to the Head of Mission (HoM) – 1 position
- EOM/SKOPJE Senior Assistant to Deputy Head of Mission – 1 position
- EOM/SKOPJE Senior Election Analyst Assistant – 1 position
- EOM/SKOPJE Senior Legal Analyst Assistant – 1 position
- EOM/SKOPJE Senior Political Analyst Assistant – 1 position
- EOM/SKOPJE Senior Media Analyst Assistant – 1 position
- EOM/SKOPJE Media Monitors – 6 positions
- EOM/SKOPJE Senior LTO Co-ordinator Assistant – 1 position
- EOM/SKOPJE Senior Parliamentary Liaison Assistant – 1 position
- EOM/SKOPJE Statistical Analyst Assistant – 4 positions
Administrative positions:
- EOM/SKOPJE Senior Operations Expert Assistant – 1 position
- EOM/SKOPJE Senior Procurement and Contracting Officer Assistant – 1 position
- EOM/SKOPJE Senior ICT Assistant – 1 position
- EOM/SKOPJE Junior Operations Expert Assistant – 4 positions
- EOM/SKOPJE Security Assistant – 1 position
- EOM/SKOPJE Finance Assistant – 1 position
- EOM/SKOPJE Drivers with vehicles – 2 positions
Regional positions - support staff to Long Term Observers (locations are subject to change, confirmation at a later stage of recruitment):
- EOM/SKOPJE Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Skopje (2 positions)
- EOM/SKOPJE Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Skopje (2 positions)
- EOM/SKOPJE Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Tetovo (1 position)
- EOM/SKOPJE Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Tetovo (1 position)
- EOM/SKOPJE Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Strumica (1 position)
- EOM/SKOPJE Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Strumica (1 position)
- EOM/SKOPJE Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Struga (1 position)
- EOM/SKOPJE Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Gostivar (1 position)
- EOM/SKOPJE Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Gostivar (1 position)
- EOM/SKOPJE Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Veles (1 position)
- EOM/SKOPJE Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Veles (1 position)
For more information about the responsibilities and requirements of the post, please read the terms of reference, in the Key Resources on ODIHR website: https://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/fyrom/411011
All dates of employment are to be confirmed upon announcement of the election dates.
Start date of employment for administrative positions: 28 February 2019 (approx.)
Start date of employment for programmatic positions: 11 March 2019 (approx.)
Start date of employment for regional positions: 20 March 2019 (approx.)
Approximate duration of employment: 6-8 weeks depending on the post, with the exception of Statistical Analyst Assistants and Junior Operation Expert Assistants who are employed for less than 2 weeks.
Location: Skopje, North Macedonia (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 the Republic 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. EOM/SKOPJE 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.
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: 25 February 2019 24:00 CET
Application deadline for programmatic positions: 7 March 2019 24:00 CET
Application deadline for regional positions: 10 March 2019 24:00 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 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).
