Recruitment for the Election Observation Activity to Malta

Following an official invitation to observe the early parliamentary elections scheduled for 30 May 2026, in accordance with its mandate, and pending the recommendation of the Needs Assessment Mission (NAM) and publication of the NAM report, ODIHR is preparing for a potential deployment of 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 observation activity for the upcoming elections. As such, ODIHR retains the right to cancel any of the vacancies below:

• Head of Mission
• Deputy Head of Mission 
• Political Analyst
• Election Analyst 
• Legal Analyst
• Media Analyst

Procedure

All assignments are temporarily contracted positions and their duration will be for approximately three weeks. 

Candidates should be available from 14 May and be prepared to depart at short notice. They must be citizens of OSCE participating States, excluding citizens of Malta. 

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 in order 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 once the recruitment is completed under Recruitment Result and receive an automatic notification via e-mail.

The deadline for applications is 10:00 am CET, 11 May 2026.

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.

The OSCE 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. 

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.

Key Resources