Recruitment of support staff for the Election Observation Mission to the Republic of Tajikistan

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

In an anticipation of an official invitation to observe the parliamentary elections in the Republic of Tajikistan set for 2 March 2025, pending the publication of the Needs Assessment Mission report, and in line with its mandate, ODIHR is preparing for an anticipated deployment of an Election Observation Mission (EOM) for these elections. In this respect, ODIHR is looking to recruit support staff for the below mentioned positions on a full-time basis:

Advance team support positions:

• EOM/TJK Security Assistant                                                                         – 1 position
• EOM/TJK Operations Expert Assistant                                                       – 1 position
• EOM/TJK Procurement and Contracting Assistant                                  – 1 position
• EOM/TJK Driver with own vehicle                                                               – 1 position.

Administrative positions:

• EOM/TJK Front Office Assistant                                                                                 – 1 position
• EOM/TJK ICT Assistant                                                                                                – 1 position
• EOM/TJK Office cleaner                                                                                              – 1 position
• EOM/TJK Driver with own vehicle                                                                             – 3 positions
• EOM/TJK SEC OPS room assistant                                                                            – 3 positions
• EOM/TJK Driver with own vehicle (2 weeks around elections day)                     – 2 positions
• EOM/TJK Junior operations expert assistant (2 weeks around elections day)  – 5 positions

Programmatic positions:

• EOM/TJK Executive Assistant to the Head of Mission                                        - 1 position
• EOM/TJK Senior Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Head of Mission    - 1 position                                        
• EOM/TJK Senior Political Analyst Assistant                                                         – 2 positions
• EOM/TJK Senior Election Analyst Assistant                                                         – 1 position
• EOM/TJK Senior Legal Analyst Assistant                                                              – 1 position
• EOM/TJK Senior Media Analyst Assistant                                                            – 1 position
• EOM/TJK Senior LTO-Coordinator Assistant                                                       – 1 position
• EOM/TJK Media Monitor                                                                                        – 5 positions
• EOM/TJK Parliamentary-Liaison Officer Assistant (2 weeks around elections day)                                                                                                                              – 1 position.

Regional positions:

• EOM/TJK Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Dushanbe           – 2 positions
• EOM/TJK Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Dushanbe               – 2 positions

• EOM/TJK Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Khujand               – 1 position
• EOM/TJK Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Khujand                   – 1 position

• EOM/TJK Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Pendzikent          – 1 position
• EOM/TJK Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Pendzikent              – 1 position

• EOM/TJK Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Garm                    – 1 position
• EOM/TJK Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Garm                        – 1 position

• EOM/TJK Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Kurgan-Tyube     – 1 position
• EOM/TJK Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Kurgan-Tyube         – 1 position

• EOM/TJK Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Kulob                   – 1 position
• EOM/TJK Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Kulob                       – 1 position

• EOM/TJK Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Shartuz                – 1 position
• EOM/TJK Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Shartuz                    – 1 position

• EOM/TJK Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Khorog                – 1 position
• EOM/TJK Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Khorog                    – 1 position

• EOM/TJK Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Gorno-Badakhshan   – 1 position (TBC)
• EOM/TJK Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Gorno-Badakhshan       – 1 position (TBC)

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.

Start date of employment for advance team support positions: 13 January 2025 (approx.)

Start date of employment for administrative positions: 18 January 2025 (approx.)

Start date of employment for programmatic positions: 21 January 2025 (approx.)

Start date of employment for regional positions: 29 January 2025 (approx.)

Approximate duration of employment depending on position: 6-9 weeks (approx.)

Location for all except regional support positions: Dushanbe, Tajikistan

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 Tajikistan. Those interested in applying should forward their most recent curriculum vitae in English to: [email protected] indicating the position for which you are applying (e.g. EAM/TJK 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 in English the applicants confirm correctness of information.

Applications received after the deadline or with no indication of the position for which the candidate applies, will not be taken into consideration.

Application deadline for advance team support positions: 10 January 2025, 18:00 local time

Application deadline for administrative positions: 15 January 2025, 18:00 local time

Application deadline for programmatic positions: 17 January 2025, 18:00 local time

Application deadline for regional positions: 24 January 2025, 18:00 local time.

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).