European Union Election Observation Mission 2021
European Union Election Observation Mission
Vacancy Notice
For Short-term (2-3 months) Positions
Open to External Candidates
IOM, acting as implementing partner for the European Commission, is seeking to recruit a number of local staff for support functions assigned to the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) in Zambia. All positions are short term assignments (2 to 3 months) based in Lusaka (or in the regions of Zambia) and offer successful applicants the opportunity to gain valuable experience of working for an International Organization.
All candidates, should be non-partisan and willing and flexible to work in an environment with an intensive workload, have excellent command of English, good analytical and drafting skills and be familiar with MS Windows, Excel and Outlook. Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours and be able to perform under tight deadlines. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Applications should be submitted by email to [email protected] as soon as possible and latest by 26 June 2021, clearly stating the position VNE number.
VNE-2 Election Analyst Assistant (1 Position)
Under the overall supervision of the Electoral Analyst, the Election Analyst Assistant will perform the following tasks: Translate and analyse the election legislation and documents, arrange meetings with high ranking officials, interpret and take minutes of meetings, gather and analyse information, assist in the preparation of reports, and any other duties assigned by the Election Analyst.
Desirable Qualifications include: Degree in Election Law, Administrative Law, Election laws, regulations and procedures, voter registration and voter education or related field. Relevant professional experience of at least 3 years (preferably with International Organizations or NGOs), experience in the interpretation and application of Zambia Election Laws. Excellent English communications skills are essential. Fluency in any other local language would be an asset.
Each application should include a CV and short application letter in English only, plus full contact details. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Immediate availability to start working is required.