Recruitment of local support staff for the Election Observation Mission to Armenia

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is the leading agency in Europe in the field of election observation. The Office coordinates and organizes the deployment of numerous observation missions, with thousands of observers, every year to assess the compliance of elections in OSCE participating States with OSCE commitments and other international standards for democratic elections, and 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 can be found at www.osce.org/odihr.

Following an official invitation to observe the 7 June 2026 parliamentary elections in Armenia, and in accordance with its mandate, ODIHR is preparing to deploy an Election Observation Mission  (EOM) for these elections. In this respect, ODIHR is looking to recruit local support staff for the below positions on a full-time basis.

These positions offer a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an international environment, working closely with ODIHR experts and contributing to the implementation of a high-profile election observation activity. It provides exposure to OSCE working methods and can serve as a strong foundation for further professional development in international organizations:

Advance Team support positions:

• EOM/ARM Senior Operations Expert Assistant                                – 1 positions,
• EOM/ARM Senior Procurement and Contracting Officer Assistant    – 1 position,
• EOM/ARM Senior Procurement and Contracting Officer Assistant (HR related, 2 weeks) – 1 position,
• EOM/ARM Security Expert Assistant                                               - 1 position,
• EOM/ARM Finance Officer Assistant                                              – 1 position

Administrative positions:

• EOM/ARM Front Office Assistant                                                 - 1 position,
• EOM/ARM Senior ICT Assistant                                                   - 1 position.
• EOM/ARM Office Cleaner                                                            - 1 position,
• EOM/ARM Security Room Assistant                                             - 3 positions,
• EOM/ARM Security Guard                                                            - 2-4 positions,
• EOM/ARM Office Driver with vehicle                                           - 4 positions,
• EOM/ARM Office Driver  with vehicle (temporary)                        - 1 position,
• EOM/ARM Junior Operations Expert Assistant (temporary)            - 3 positions,
• EOM/ARM ICT Assistant (temporary)                                           - 1 position.

Programmatic positions:

• EOM/ARM Executive Assistant to the Head of Mission                 – 1 position,
• EOM/ARM Senior Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Head of the Mission                                                                                                                     – 1 position,
• EOM/ARM Senior Political Analyst Assistant                                – 3 positions, 
• EOM/ARM Senior Election Analyst Assistant                                 – 1 position, 
• EOM/ARM Senior Legal Analyst Assistant                                     – 1 position,
• EOM/ARM Senior Media Analyst Assistant                                    – 1 position,
• EOA/ARM Campaign Finance Analyst Assistant                           - 1 position
• EOM/ARM Senior Long-Term Observers Coordinator Assistant     – 1 position,
• EOM/ARM Media Monitors                                                         – 5 positions,
• EOM/ARM Senior Parliamentary Liaison Officer Assistant (up to two weeks) – 2 positions 

Regional positions:

Regional positions - support staff to Long Term Observers (locations are subject to change, confirmation at a later stage of recruitment):

• ELE/ARM Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Yerevan                        – 3 positions
• ELE/ARM Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle, minivan in Yerevan           – 3 positions
• ELE/ARM Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Yeghegnadzor               – 1 position
• ELE/ARM Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle, minivan Yeghegnadzor        – 1 position
• ELE/ARM Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Sevan                                 – 1 position
• ELE/ARM Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle, minivan in Sevan              – 1 position
• ELE/ARM Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Abovyan                      – 1 position
• ELE/ARM Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle, minivan in Abovyan          – 1 position
• ELE/ARM Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Ijevan                           – 1 position
• ELE/ARM Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle, minivan in Ijevan              – 1 position
• ELE/ARM Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Vanadzor                      – 2 positions
• ELE/ARM Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle, minivan in Vanadzor         – 2 positions
• ELE/ARM Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Gyumri                        – 2 positions
• ELE/ARM Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle, minivan in Gyumri            – 2 positions
• ELE/ARM Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Ashtarak                       – 1 position
• ELE/ARM Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle, minivan in Ashtarak          – 1 position
• ELE/ARM Long Term Observer Assistant/Interpreter in Ejmiadzin                     – 1 position
• ELE/ARM Long Term Observer Driver with vehicle, minivan in Ejmiadzin        – 1 position

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.

Start date of employment for advance team support positions:          16 April 2026 (approx.)

Start date of employment for administrative positions:                      20 April 2026 (approx.)

Start date of employment for programmatic positions:                      23 April 2026 (approx.)

Start date of employment for regional positions:                                1 May 2026 (approx.)

Approximate duration of employment: 6-9 weeks (approx.). In case of second round, the duration will be for approximately thirteen weeks.

Location for advance and core teams: Yerevan, Armenia

Locations for regional teams: Yerevan, Yeghegnadzor, Sevan, Abovyan, Ijevan, Vanadzor, Gyumri, Ashtarak, Ejmiadzin. 

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: Those interested in applying should forward their most recent curriculum vitae in English to hr-armenia@odihr.pl indicating the position for which you are applying (e.g. EOM/ARM Senior Election Analyst Assistant).

Each candidate may apply for up to three positions in separate e-mails. Please do not attach photographs, motivation letters and certificates. Additional relevant information should be submitted only upon request. 

The applicants without the required experience may be considered in case of an insufficient number of fully qualified applications received by the application deadline.

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: 

For advance team positions –  13 April 2026, 17:00 local time in Yerevan.

For administrative positions (excluding drivers) - 17 April 2025, 17:00 local time in Yerevan.

For administrative positions (office drivers) – 14 April 2026, 17:00 local time in Yerevan.

For programmatic positions –  20 April 2026, 17:00 local time in Yerevan.

For regional team positions –   27 April 2026, 17:00 local time in Yerevan.

The OSCE 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 from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply.

Note: No application fees are required by ODIHR for its recruitment process at any stage (application processing, interview meeting, training or any other fees).