Support Staff for the Election Observation
Recruitment of National Support Staff for the Election Observation Mission to Montenegro
Following an official invitation to observe the parliamentary elections scheduled for 16 October 2016, based on the findings and conclusions of the Needs Assessment Mission deployed from 16-20 May 2016, and in accordance with its mandate, the OSCE/ODIHR is preparing to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) for these elections.
In this respect, the OSCE/ODIHR is currently undertaking recruitment of national support staff for the Election Observation Mission to Montenegro for the below mentioned positions:
Assistants to Core Team Members (programmatic posts):
| EOM/MNE Executive Assistant to Head of Mission | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Senior Administrative Assistant to Deputy Head of Mission | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Senior Political Analyst Assistant | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Senior Election Analyst Assistant | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Senior Legal Analyst Assistant | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Senior Media Analyst Assistant | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Senior Long-term Observers Coordinator Assistant | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Media Monitors | (5 positions) |
Assistants to Core Team Members (administrative posts):
| EOM/MNE Senior Procurement and Contracting Officer Assistant | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Senior Operations Expert Assistant | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Finance Officer Assistant | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Security Expert Assistant | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Senior IT Assistant | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Front Desk Assistant | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Driver with own vehicle | (3 position) |
| EOM/MNE Office Cleaner | (1 position) |
Regional positions – locations and quantity of positions are subject to confirmation at a later stage of recruitment:
| EOM/MNE Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Podgorica | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Podgorica | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Niksic | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Niksic | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Berane | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Berane | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Zabljak | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Zabljak | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Plav | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Plav | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Bijelo Polje | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Bijelo Polje | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Tivat | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Tivat | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Bar | (1 position) |
| EOM/MNE Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle in Bar | (1 position) |
Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of Montenegro. For more information about the responsibilities and requirements of the post, please read the terms of reference, under the link to the right.
Start date of employment for programmatic positions: 8 September 2016 (approx.)
Start date of employment for administrative positions: 1 September 2016 (approx.)
Approximate duration of employment 6 - 8 weeks depending on the post
Location: Podgorica, Montenegro (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: Those interested in applying should forward a recent Curriculum Vitaeand motivation letter in English to: HR-Montenegro@odihr.pl indicating the position for which you are applying. (e.g. EOM/MNE Senior Election Analyst Assistant).
Each candidate is eligible to apply for a maximum of three positions. Application for each position should be sent in separate emails. Please do not attach certificates, they should be submitted upon request.
Applications for the position of a driver should include vehicle make, type and year of production. No photos are required.
Application deadline: 5 September 12:00 CET for programmatic and regional positions, 30 August, 24:00 CET for administrative positions. Applications received after the deadline or with no indication of the position for which the candidate applies, will not be taken into consideration.
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 OSCE/ODIHR for its recruitment process at any stage (application processing, interview meeting, training or any other fees).