Job: ELE/ARM Parliamentary Liaison Assistant at OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Company

Location: Yerevan, Armenia

Category: Administrative/Clerical

Type: Contract

Deadline: 09-Nov-18 12:00:00 AM

Salary: N/A

Description
ODIHR is the leading agency in Europe in the field of election observation. It co-ordinates and organizes the deployment of several observation missions with thousands of observers every year to assess the compliance of elections in OSCE participating States in line with OSCE commitments, other international standards for democratic elections and national legislation. Its unique methodology provides an in-depth insight into all elements of an electoral process, and permits concrete recommendations to further improve electoral processes.

Further details of the organization can be found at www.osce.org/odihr.

Following an official invitation from the authorities of Armenia and Need Assessment Mission that took place from 23 to 25 October 2018 ODIHR is deploying an Election Observation Mission (EOM) for the upcoming early parliamentary elections scheduled for 9 December 2018. In this connection, ODIHR is looking to recruit local support staff on full-time basis.


Under the supervision of the Parliamentary Liaison Officer (PLO), the Senior Parliamentary Liaison Assistant assists the PLO to perform his/her duties.

Deliverables:
- Briefing material for parliamentary observers;
- Setup of collection points for observation forms filled by parliamentary observers;
- List of contacts;
- Translation/interpretation
- Correspondence file/log.

Start date of employment for programmatic positions: 10 November 2018 (approx.)

Approximate duration of employment: 2 - 7 weeks depending on the post.

Location: Yerevan (except drivers and interpreters for Long-Term Observers)

Location: Yerevan

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.

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).

Responsibilities
-Organizes briefings and debriefings for all parliamentary observer delegations
-Co-ordinates activities with secretaries of parliamentary delegations
-Prepares briefing materials for parliamentary observers
-In co-ordination with the Operations Team, ensures that meetings rooms are fully equipped for de/briefing of parliamentary observers
-In co-ordination with the Operations Team, identifies suitable interpreters, drivers and cars for parliamentary observers
-Ensures a smooth deployment of parliamentary observers on election day
-Ensures the setup of collection points for observation forms filled by parliamentary observers
-Attends the meetings the PLO may have to attend with local stakeholders and ensures interpretation into English
-Translates documents of a general nature into English when required
-Keeps records of all correspondence with parliamentary assemblies' secretariats
-Responds to queries and requests for assistance from parliamentary observers
-Performs other duties as required

RequiredQualifications
-Completed secondary education. A degree in political science, social sciences, international relations or related field is an asset
-Six years of relevant working experience. Experience with national parliament, international organizations or non-governmental organizations is an asset
-Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and local language(s)
-Good computer skills
-Attention to detail
-Ability and willingness to work as a member of a team
-Tact, discretion and diplomacy
-Ability to work long hours and under pressure
-Demonstrated ability to work with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity

Benefits

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