Recruitment of local support staff for the Election Observation Mission to Moldova

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 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 upcoming presidential election and referendum scheduled for 20 October 2024, ODIHR is preparing to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM). In this respect, ODIHR is looking to recruit support staff for the below-mentioned positions on a full-time basis:

Assistants to Core Team Members (programmatic positions):

• Executive Assistant to the Head of Mission - 1 position
• Senior Administrative Assistant to Deputy Head of Mission - 1 position
• Senior Political Analyst Assistant - 2 positions
• Senior Election Analyst Assistant - 1 position
• Senior Legal Analyst Assistant - 1 position
• Senior Media Analyst Assistant - 1 position
• Senior Long-term Observers Coordinator Assistant - 1 position
• Media Monitors - 5 positions
• Parliamentary Liaison Officer Assistant - 1 position (short term approx. 2 weeks)

Assistants to Core Team Members (administrative positions):

• Senior Procurement and Contracting Officer Assistant - 1 position
• Senior Procurement and Contracting Officer Assistant - 1 position (short term approx. 2 weeks)
• Senior Operations Expert Assistant - 1 position
• Junior Operations Expert Assistant - 3 positions (short term approx. 2 weeks)
• Security Expert Assistant                                                                       1 position
• Security Guard                                                                                     4 positions
• Security Operations Room Assistant                                                      3 positions          (short term up to 4 weeks)
• ICT Assistant                                                                                        1 position
• ICT Assistant                                                                                        1 position             (short term approx. 2 weeks)
• Front Office Assistant                                                                            1 position
• Driver with own vehicle                                                                        3 positions
• Temporary driver with own vehicle for election period                            1 position             (short term up to 2 weeks)
• Office Cleaner                                                                                      1 position

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

• Long-term Observer Assistant in Chișinău                                              3 positions
• Long-term Observer Driver with vehicle, Chișinău                                3 positions
• Long-term Observer Assistant in Căușeni                                               1 position
• Long-term Observer Driver with vehicle, Căușeni                                  1 position
• Long-term Observer Assistant in Comrat                                               2 position
• Long-term Observer Driver with vehicle in Comrat,                               2 position
• Long-term Observer Assistant in Cahul                                                 1 position
• Long-term Observer Driver with vehicle, in Cahul                                 1 position
• Long-term Observer Assistant in Nisporeni                                           1 position
• Long-term Observer Driver with vehicle in Nisporeni                            1 position
• Long-term Observer Assistant in Orhei                                                  2 positions
• Long-term Observer Driver with vehicle in Orhei                                   2 positions
• Long-term Observer Assistant in Bălți                                                   2 positions
• Long-term Observer Driver with vehicle in Bălți                                    2 positions
• Long-term Observer Assistant in Soroca                                                1 position
• Long-term Observer Driver with vehicle, in Soroca                                1 position
• Long-term Observer Assistant in Edinet                                                 1 position
• Long-term Observer Driver with vehicle, in Edinet                                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.

The applicants without the required experience may be considered in case of an insufficient number of qualified applications received by the application deadline.

Start date of employment for programmatic positions: 11 September 2024 (approx.)

Start date of employment for administrative positions: 4 September 2024 (approx.)

Start date of employment for regional positions:  20 September 2024 (approx.)

Approximate duration of employment: 5-7 weeks depending on the post, with the exception of short-term posts. Some posts might be extended for an additional period of up to 2 weeks.

Location: Chișinău, Moldova (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:

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. 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. CV should be sent in Word or PDF format and named by applicant’s name. By submitting the curriculum vitae the applicants confirm the correctness of the information.

Driver’s CV should include vehicle brand, type and year of production, no right hand steering wheel vehicles are allowed.

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:

02 September 2024, 12:00 CET for administrative positions,

09 September 2024, 12:00 CET for programmatic positions,

19 September 2024, 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.

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. Applicants should consider that engaging in an assignment related to an international election observation activity may present great career opportunities for the future. In addition, in case of an insufficient number of qualified applications received by the application deadline, applicants without the required experience may be considered.

Note: No application fees are required by ODIHR for its recruitment process at any stage (application processing, interview meeting, training or any other fees).