Political and Legal Analyst Assistant
11 days ago
London
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 and assessment missions every year to assess the compliance of elections in OSCE participating States with OSCE commitments and other international obligations and standards for democratic elections, as well as 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’s election work can be found at osce.org/odihr/elections.
Following an official invitation to observe the forthcoming early general election scheduled for 4 July 2024 and in accordance with its mandate, ODIHR is preparing to deploy an Election Assessment Mission (EAM) for this election. The Office is therefore recruiting support staff for the below mentioned positions:
Assistants to Core Team members (programmatic posts):
ELE/UK Senior Political Analyst Assistant (1 position)
ELE/UK Senior Election/Legal Analysts Assistant (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: 20 June 2024 (approx.)
Approximate duration of employment: 3 weeks
Location: London, United Kingdom
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.
Each candidate may apply for either or both 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.
Application deadline: 19 June 2024, 15:00 CET
ODIHR 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).
Please note that for these positions ODIHR does not reimburse expenses such as travel in connection with interviews, tests and relocation.
