Local support staff for the election observation mission to moldova

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 local elections scheduled for 05 November 2023, ODIHR is preparing to deploy 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:

Assistants to Core Team Members (programmatic positions):
• Parliamentary Liaison Officer Assistant 1 position (short term approx. 2 weeks)
• Statistics Expert Assistant 2 positions (short term approx. 2 days)
Assistants to Core Team Members (administrative positions):
• ICT Assistant 1 position
• Temporary driver with own vehicle for election period 1 position (short term up to 2 weeks)
• Junior Operations Expert Assistant 3 positions (short term approx. 2 weeks)
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 Căușeni 1 position
• Long-term Observer Driver with vehicle, Căușeni 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.
Start date of employment for programmatic positions: 26 October 2023 (approx.)

Start date of employment for administrative positions: 26 October 2023 (approx.)

Start date of employment for regional positions: 20 October 2023 (approx.)

Approximate duration of employment: 2-3 weeks depending on the post, with the exception of short-term posts.

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:

Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of Moldova.

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-moldova@odihr.pl 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.
Applications received after the deadline or with no indication of the position for which the candidate is applying, will not be taken into consideration.


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:

26 October 2023, 12:00 CET for administrative positions,
26 October 2023, 12:00 CET for programmatic positions,
21 October 2023, 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.

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