Vacancy Notice
For short-term (3 months and less) Positions
COWATER International, acting as implementing partner for the European Commission, is seeking to recruit staff for support functions assigned to the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) in Zambia. All positions are short-term assignments (up to 3 months or less) based in Lusaka, except for the Long- and Short-Term Observer Assistants who will be required for the regions (Choma, Livingstone, Mongu, Solwezi, Zambezi, Kitwe, Ndola, Mansa, Kasama, Chinsali, Chipata, Serenje, Kabwe).
Applicants must be Zambian nationals and be politically neutral, not supporting any coalition, party, or candidate.
The required education for all positions is a university degree in a relevant field plus 5 years of progressively responsible experience at a national or international level in the related field.
Fluency in oral and written English and the local language, as well as computer literacy, are essential. Knowledge of the electoral framework or prior EU EOM experience is an asset. Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours and perform under tight deadlines. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
We are currently looking for candidates to fill the following positions:
VNE-1 Chief Observer / Deputy Chief Observer Assistant (1 Position)
VNE-2 Election Analyst Assistant (1 Position)
VNE-3 Legal Analyst Assistant (1 Position)
VNE-4 Deputy Legal Analyst Assistant (1 Position)
VNE-5 Political Analyst Assistant (1 Position)
VNE 6 Media Analyst Assistant (1 Position)
VNE-7 Social Media Analyst Assistant (1 Position)
VNE-8 Press & Outreach Officer Assistant (1 Position)
VNE-9 (Deputy) Observer Coordinator Assistant (2 Positions)
VNE-10 Data Analyst Assistant (1 Position)
VNE-11 Media Monitor (5 Positions)
VNE-12 Social Media Monitor (6 Positions)
VNE-13 Cameraman/Photographer (1 / 2 positions)
VNE-14 Project Manager Assistant (1 Position)
VNE-15 Operations Expert Assistant (2 Positions)
VNE-16 Security Expert Assistant (1 Position)
VNE-17 Deputy Security Assistant (1 Position)
VNE-18 IT Expert Assistant (2 Position)
VNE-19 Finance & Contract Assistant (2 Positions)
VNE-20 Security Operations Operators (6 positions)
VNE-21 Receptionist (1 Position)
VNE-22 Data Entry Clerk (3 Positions)
VNE-23 Liaison Officer Assistant (3 Positions)
VNE-24 Long Term Observer Assistant (16 Positions)
VNE-25 Short Term Observer Assistant (16 Positions)
Please send your CVby email to recruitment@eueomzambia2026.euas soon as possible and no later than 22 June 2026, clearly stating the position VNE number(for VNE 24 & 25 state the preferred region). The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Immediate availability to start working is required.
