Recruitment of Support Staff for the Election Assessment Mission to Slovenia

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is the leading agency in Europe in the field of election observation. The Office co-ordinates and organizes the deployment of numerous observation and assessment missions every year to assess the compliance of elections in OSCE participating States with OSCE commitments and other international obligations and standards for democratic elections, as well as 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’s election work can be found at www.osce.org/odihr/elections.

Following an official invitation to observe the forthcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for 22 March 2026, based on the findings and conclusions of the Needs Assessment Mission deployed from 17 to 21 November 2025, and in accordance with its mandate, ODIHR is preparing to deploy an Election Assessment Mission (EAM) for this election. The Office is therefore recruiting support staff for the below-mentioned positions on a short-term but full-time basis:

Assistants to Operations Team members (administrative posts):

• Senior Assistant to Procurement and Contracting Officer (Office Support Assistance) (1 position)

Assistants to Core Team members (programmatic posts):

• Senior Assistant to Head of Mission                                                   (1 position)
• Senior Assistant to Deputy Head of Mission/Political Analyst         (2 positions)
• Senior Election/Legal Analyst Assistant                                            (1 position)
• Senior Media Analyst Assistant                                                         (1 position)

For more information about the responsibilities and requirements of the post, please read the terms of reference at the bottom of the vacancy notice page.

Start date of employment for administrative positions: 4 March 2026

Start date of employment for programmatic positions: 5 March 2026

End date of employment for all positions: 25 March 2026

Location:  Ljubljana, Slovenia 

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.

Application procedure: Candidates must be citizens or residents with work permit allowing to work at the duty station(s) advertised. Those interested in applying should forward the most recent curriculum vitae in English to ensure an equal and transparent treatment during the recruitment/appointment process to: hr-slovenia@odihr.pl, indicating the position for which you are applying (e.g., Senior Election/Legal Analyst Assistant).

Each candidate is eligible to apply for up to three positions only. The application for each position should be sent in separate emails. Please do not attach motivation letters and certificates; they should be submitted upon request. 

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

Application deadline: 27 February 2026; 17:00 CET.

The OSCE/ODIHR 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, including persons with disabilities, from all religious, ethnic, and social backgrounds to apply.

ODIHR does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment process, including application, interview, or training. Any request for payment in connection with recruitment should be treated as fraudulent.

Please note that, for these positions, the ODIHR does not reimburse any costs related to participation in interviews or tests, nor relocation expenses.