ODIHR is the leading agency in Europe in the field of election observation. It co-ordinates and organizes the
deployment of several observation missions with thousands of observers every year to assess the compliance
of elections in OSCE participating States in line with OSCE commitments, other international standards for
democratic elections and national legislation. Its unique methodology provides an in-depth insight into all
elements of an electoral process, and permits to make concrete recommendations to further improve electoral
processes. Further details of the organization can be found at www.osce.org/odihr.

The Junior Operations Expert Assistant assists the Operations Expert. S/he reports directly to the Operations
Expert.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Under supervision of the Operations Expert, prepare the equipment, supplies, consumables and
  documents for the Long-Term Observers (LTOs) and Short-Term Observers (STOs);
• Under supervision, pack and distribute all relevant mission materials to international observers;
• Manage mission documents, as instructed by the Operations Expert;
• Help in organizing in-city and in-country transportation of LTOs and STOs under the plan prepared by
  the Operations Expert;
• Help with accommodation and meeting arrangements of LTOs and STOs under the plan prepared by the
  Operations Expert;
• Supervise the execution of pre-negotiated and signed contracts for the required goods and services, as
  instructed by the Operations Expert;
• Under the supervision of Operations Expert, help with all other necessary operations arrangements;
• Support the activity of the mission and of the international observers in every other aspect that is
  required; and
• Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience:

• Completion of secondary education;
• Two years of relevant operations and/or logistics experience; experience with international organizations
  is an asset;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and in local language(s);
• Flexibility, attention to details and problem solving skills;
• Ability to work long hours and under pressure;
• Ability and willingness to work as a member of a team; and
• Demonstrated ability to work with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different
  gender and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.

Deliverables:

• Distribution of documents and equipment for observers; and
• Implementation of accommodation, transportation and meeting arrangements

Application procedure:

Those interested in applying should send the most recent curriculum vitae in English to ensure an equal and transparent treatment during the recruitment/appointment process to:   [vezi email]miso.imamovic@odihr-moldova.org