Recruitment of Local Support Staff for the Election Observation Mission to Albania

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is the leading agency in Europe in the field of election observation. Every year, ODIHR coordinates and organizes the deployment of numerous observation missions, with thousands of observers. This is 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 to observe the parliamentary elections scheduled for 25 April 2021, ODIHR is preparing to deploy an Election Observation Activity (EOA) for these elections. In this respect, ODIHR is looking to recruit local support staff for the below mentioned positions on full-time basis.

Administrative position

• ELE/ALB Drivers with vehicles (minivan preferably) – 4 positions
• ELE/ALB Senior IT & Telecommunications Assistant – 1 positions 

Regional positions

Referring to support staff to long-term observers (locations are subject to change, confirmation at a later stage of recruitment):

Tirana

• EOA/ALB Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter  – 1 position
• EOA/ALB Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle – 2 positions

Berat

• EOA/ALB Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter – 1 position
• EOA/ALB Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle – 2 positions

Diber

• EOA/ALB Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter – 1 position
• EOA/ALB Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle – 2 positions

Durres

• EOA/ALB Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter – 1 position
• EOA/ALB Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle – 2 positions

Elbasan

• EOA/ALB Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter – 1 position
• EOA/ALB Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle – 2 positions

Fier

• EOA/ALB Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter  – 1 position
• EOA/ALB Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle – 2 positions

Gjirokaster

• EOA/ALB Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter  – 1 position
• EOA/ALB Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle – 2 positions

Korce

• EOA/ALB Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter – 1 position
• EOA/ALB Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle – 2 positions

Kukes

• EOA/ALB Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter – 1 position
• EOA/ALB Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle – 2 positions

Lezhe

• EOA/ALB Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter – 1 position
• EOA/ALB Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle – 2 positions

Shkoder

• EOA/ALB Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter – 1 position
• EOA/ALB Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle – 2 positions

Vlore

• EOA/ALB Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter  – 1 position
• EOA/ALB Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle – 2 positions

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 this page.

Start dates and location

For administrative positions: 18-19 March 2021 (approx.)

For regional positions: 24 March 2021 (approx.)

Approximate duration of employment: 5-7 weeks depending on the post, with exception of Assistants to Senior National Minority Analyst, Senior Parliamentary Liaison Assistant, Statistical Analysts and Junior Operation Expert Assistants who are employed for less than 3 weeks.

Location: Tirana, Albania (except drivers and interpreters for Long Term Observers)

Remuneration

Remuneration is in line 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

Application procedure 

Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of Albania. 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-Albania@odihr.pl indicating the position for which you are applying (e.g. ELE/ALB 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 CV should include vehicle brand, type and year of production.

By submitting the curriculum vitae the applicants confirm correctness of 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 deadlines

For Drivers: 17 March 2021, 17:00 CET

For Senior IT & Telecommunications Assistant: 18 March, 14:00 CET 

For regional positions: 19 March 2021, 17:00 CET

Note

EOA deployment is subject to final decision and ODIHR reserves the right to cancel deployment at any moment.

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. Interviews for support staff selection will be conducted remotely, to minimize the risk of COVID transmission.

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).