Jobs and Careers

TERM: 

Full-time (for approximately 2 months)

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is the leading agency in Europe in the field of election observation. The Office coordinates and organizes the deployment of numerous observation missions, with thousands of observers, every year to assess the compliance of elections in OSCE participating States with OSCE commitments and other international 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 7 June 2026 parliamentary elections in Armenia, and in accordance with its mandate, ODIHR is preparing to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) for these elections. In this respect, ODIHR is looking to recruit local support staff for the below positions on a full-time basis.
These positions offer a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an international environment, working closely with ODIHR experts and contributing to the implementation of a high-profile election observation activity. It provides exposure to OSCE working methods and can serve as a strong foundation for further professional development in international organizations:

Programmatic positions:
- EOM/ARM Executive Assistant to the Head of Mission – 1 position,
- EOM/ARM Senior Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Head of the Mission – 1 position,
- EOM/ARM Senior Political Analyst Assistant– 3 positions,
- EOM/ARM Senior Election Analyst Assistant – 1 position,
- EOM/ARM Senior Legal Analyst Assistant – 1 position,
- EOM/ARM Senior Media Analyst Assistant – 1 position,
- EOA/ARM Campaign Finance Analyst Assistant - 1 position
- EOM/ARM Senior Long-Term Observers Coordinator Assistant – 1 position,
- EOM/ARM Media Monitors – 5 positions,
- EOM/ARM Senior Parliamentary Liaison Officer Assistant (up to two weeks) – 2 positions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Please follow the link for more information (please refer to "Programmatic Positions"):

https://odihr.osce.org/odihr/recruitment-local-support-staff-election-observation-mission-armenia

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Those interested in applying should forward their most recent curriculum vitae in English to hr-armenia@odihr.pl indicating the position for which you are applying (e.g. EOM/ARM 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.

The applicants without the required experience may be considered in case of an insufficient number of fully qualified applications received by the application deadline.

Applications received after the deadline or with no indication of the position for which the candidate applies, will not be taken into consideration.


Please follow the link for more information (please refer to "Programmatic Positions"):

https://odihr.osce.org/odihr/recruitment-local-support-staff-election-observation-mission-armenia

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.

ADDITIONAL NOTES: 

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 ODIHR for its recruitment process at any stage (application processing, interview meeting, training or any other fees).

ABOUT: 

These positions offer a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an international environment, working closely with ODIHR experts and contributing to the implementation of a high-profile election observation activity. It provides exposure to OSCE working methods and can serve as a strong foundation for further professional development in international organizations.