Recruitment for the Election Expert Team to Portugal

Following an official invitation to observe the early parliamentary elections scheduled for 18 May 2025, based on the findings and conclusions of the Needs Assessment Mission deployed from 1 to 4 April, and in accordance with its mandate, ODIHR is preparing to deploy an Election Expert Team for these elections. In this respect, ODIHR is currently looking for external consultants to fill the following positions:

• Team Leader/ Gender Analyst
• Political Analyst
• Legal Analyst/ Campaign Finance Analyst

Procedure

All assignments are temporary contracted positions, and their duration will be for approximately two weeks. Candidates should be available from 1 May and be prepared to depart at short notice. Candidates must be citizens of OSCE participating States, excluding citizens of Portugal. 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. Please complete the following steps in order to apply:

1. Register in the ODIHR Election Expert Database. If you have already registered, please move on to the next steps.
2. Complete or update all sections of Your Profile, including your personal information, professional experience, training, and education. Complete your profile accurately, as ODIHR will select you on the basis of the information provided.  
3. Using the Election Expert Database, apply for the positions indicated under Available Vacancies. Please note that you may apply for a maximum of two core team positions.
4. Check the status of your applications once the recruitment is completed under the Recruitment Result and receive an automatic notification via e-mail.

The deadline for applications is 09:00 am CET, 29 April.

Please note that it will not be possible to apply after the deadline. Applications that are not submitted through the ODIHR Election Expert Database will not be considered. ODIHR retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration. The OSCE is an equal opportunity organization and encourages applications from women candidates.

Remuneration will be in accordance with established OSCE election consultancy rates. Coverage of travel expenses and a standard per diem will be provided by ODIHR, in accordance with OSCE travel policies.