Job: ELE/ARM Senior Political Analyst 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 Political Analyst, the Senior Political Analyst Assistant assists the Political Analyst to perform his/her duties. S/he reports directly to the Political Analyst.

Deliverables:
- Schedules and minutes of meetings;
- List of contacts;
- Translations and interpretations;
- News summaries and reports;
- Presentations; and
- Research.

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
-Acquires knowledge of the political situation and landscape in the country
-Establishes and maintains contacts with representatives of political parties, candidates, civil society groups, political analysts, think tanks, and other organizations relevant to the election process, including women's groups and national minority representatives
-Follows and reports on campaign events
-Monitors the media (electronic and print) for political news and prepares summaries for the Political Analyst
-Arranges various meetings representatives of political parties, candidates, civil society groups, political analysts, think tanks, and other organizations relevant to the election process, including women's groups and national minority representatives where relevant
-Attends and interprets meetings into English from/to local language(s)
-Drafts minutes of meetings
-Prepares presentations for briefings
-Undertakes research as instructed
-Performs other duties as required

RequiredQualifications
-Completed secondary education. A degree in political science, social science, or related field is an asset
-Six years of relevant working experience. Experience in national election administration, international organizations or non-governmental organizations in the country is an asset
-Proven analytical and political research skills
-Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and in local language(s) are essential; translation/interpretation experience is an asset
-Good computer skills
-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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