Osce/odihr Election Observation Mission To Azerbaijan For Presidential

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OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission to Azerbaijan for Presidential Election 2008

Recruitment of National Staff

Following an official invitation from the Azerbaijan authorities, the OSCE/ODIHR is deploying an election observation mission (EOM) to Azerbaijan for the 15 October Presidential Election. In this respect, the OSCE/ODIHR is currently recruitment national staff to fill the following positions:

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Senior Assistant to Head of Mission

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Assistant to Deputy Head of Mission

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Assistant to Political Analyst

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Assistant to Legal Analyst

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Assistant to Election Analyst

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Assistant to Long Term Observers Coordinator

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Assistant to Media Analyst

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Assistant to the Logistics Expert

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IT & Communication Assistant

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Finance Assistant

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Front Office Manager

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Translator/Interpreter

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Security Assistant

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Data entry Clerk

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Office Driver

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Cleaner

START DATE AND TIME:

Between 20 and 31 August 2008

DURATION:

Approximately 8 weeks

LOCATION:

Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Description varies for different positions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

For all Assistants positions in general:

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Degree in related field.

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At least 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level. Experience with international organizations is an asset.

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Ability to work long hours and under pressure.

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Demonstrated ability to work with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.

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Proficiency in English and local languages.

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Ability to maintain professional independence

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Good communication skills

For positions as Assistants to Analysts:

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Excellent English skills

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Knowledge of political and election situation in the Republic of Azerbaijan

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:

Remuneration will depend on the qualifications and experience, and will be in accordance with established OSCE rates.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Candidates interested in applying for any of above mentioned positions should send a recent CV in English language to

eom.azerbaijan@gmail.com

Please indicate for which position you are applying.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview shortly after the application deadline.

APPLICATION OPENING DATE:

19 August 2008.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

31 August 2008.

ABOUT OSCE/ODIHR:

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 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 to make concrete recommendations to further improve electoral processes. More info on:

www.osce.org/odihr

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Working language of the OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission is English.