Recruitment for the Election Observation Activity to Bulgaria

Following an official invitation to observe the early parliamentary elections scheduled for 19 April 2026, pending the recommendation of the Needs Assessment Mission (NAM) deployed from 16 to 19 February 2026, publication of the NAM report, and in accordance with its mandate, ODIHR is preparing to deploy an Election Observation Activity (EOA) for these elections. This recruitment notice is published in advance of the final decision regarding the deployment, scope, size, and duration of an EOA for the upcoming elections. As such, ODIHR retains the right to cancel any of the vacancies below:

• Head of Mission
• Deputy Head of Mission
• Election Analyst
• Voter Registration Analyst 
• Legal Analyst
• Campaign Finance Analyst
• Political Analyst
• Media Analyst
• Election Accessibility Analyst 
• Long-term Observer Co-ordinator

Procedure

All assignments are temporary contracted positions, and their duration will depend on the recommendation of the NAM regarding the scope and duration of the EOA.

Candidates should be available from 11 March 2026 and be prepared to depart at short notice. Candidates must be citizens of OSCE participating States, excluding citizens of Bulgaria. 

For more information about the responsibilities and requirements of each post, please read the terms of reference in the key resources section at the bottom of this page. Please complete the following steps to apply:

1. Register in the ODIHR Election Expert Database. If you have already registered, please move on to the next steps.
2. Complete or update all sections of Your Profile, including your personal information, professional experience, training, and education. Complete your profile accurately, as ODIHR will select you on the basis of the information provided.
3. Using the Election Expert Database, apply for the positions indicated under Available Vacancies. Please note that you may apply for a maximum of two core team positions.
4. Check the status of your applications under Recruitment Result once recruitment is completed and receive an automatic notification via e-mail.

The deadline for applications is 3 March 2026, 15:00 CET.

Please note that it will not be possible to apply after the deadline. Applications that are not submitted through the ODIHR Election Expert Database will not be considered. 

ODIHR retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration. The OSCE is an equal opportunity organization and encourages applications from women candidates and persons with disabilities.

Remuneration will be in accordance with established OSCE election consultancy rates. Coverage of travel expenses and a standard per diem will be provided by ODIHR, in accordance with OSCE travel policies.