Recruitment of Local Support Staff for the Election Observation Mission to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

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 former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the OSCE/ODIHR is deploying an Election Observation Mission (EOM) for the upcoming municipal elections scheduled for 15 October 2017. In this connection, the OSCE/ODIHR is looking to recruit local support staff for the below mentioned positions on full-time basis:

Programmatic positions:

• ELE/Skopje Executive Assistant to the Head of Mission (HoM) – 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Administrative Assistant Deputy Head of Mission (DHoM) – 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Senior Election Analyst Assistants – 2 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Senior Voter Registration Analyst Assistant - 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Senior Legal Analyst Assistant – 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Senior Political Analyst Assistant – 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Senior Media Analyst Assistant – 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Media Monitor – 6 positions,

• ELE/ Skopje Senior LTO Co-ordinator Assistant – 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Parliamentary Liaison Assistant – 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje National Minority Expert Assistant – 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Statistics Analyst Assistant– 3 positions.

Administrative positions:

• ELE/ Skopje Security Expert Assistant – 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Senior Operations Expert Assistant – 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Junior Operations Expert Assistant – 4 positions,

• ELE/ Skopje Senior IT and Communications Assistant – 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Senior Procurement and Contracting Officer Assistant – 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Finance/Administrative Assistant – 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Front Office Assistant – 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Driver with own vehicle – 4 positions,

• ELE/ Skopje Cleaner – 1 position.

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

• ELE/ Skopje LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Skopje 2 positions,

• ELE/ Skopje Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Skopje 2 positions,

• ELE/ Skopje LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Kumanovo 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Kumanovo 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Veles 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Veles 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Kočani 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Kočani 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Štip 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Štip 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Strumica 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Strumica 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Prilep 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Prilep 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Bitola 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Bitola 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Struga 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Struga 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Gostivar 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Gostivar 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje LTO Assistant-Interpreter – Tetovo 1 position,

• ELE/ Skopje Driver with vehicle for LTO team – Tetovo 1 position.

  For more information about the responsibilities and requirements of the post, please read the terms of reference in the Key Resources section at the bottom of the page.

Start date of employment for programmatic positions: 12 September 2017 (approx.)

Start date of employment for administrative positions:  5 September 2017 (approx.)

Approximate duration of employment: 6 - 8 weeks depending on the post. Junior Operations Assistants and Statistics Assistants will work for 5-10 days. In case of a second round, this period may be prolonged for approximately 3 weeks.

Location: Skopje (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 former Yugoslav Republic of 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 application should include vehicle brand, type and year of production.

By submitting the curriculum vitae the applicants confirm correctness of information provided and consent to include them to the OSCE Roster of Temporary Staff.

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: 30 August 2017, 17:00 CET for administrative positions, 6 September, 17:00 CET for other 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 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 OSCE/ODIHR for its recruitment process at any stage (application processing, interview meeting, training or any other fees).