Following an official invitation to observe the parliamentary elections in the Republic of Azerbaijan, scheduled for 1 November 2015, based on the findings and conclusions of the Needs Assessment Mission deployed from 12-14 August 2015, and in accordance with its mandate, the OSCE/ODIHR is preparing to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) for these elections.

Head of Mission

Deputy Head of Mission

Political Analyst

Election Analyst

Legal Analyst

Media Analyst

Co-ordinator of Long-Term Observers

All assignments are temporarily contracted positions and their duration will be for approximately eight weeks. Candidates should be available from the beginning of September 2015 and be prepared to depart on short notice. Candidates must be citizens of OSCE participating States, excluding citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan. For more information about the responsibilities and requirements of each post, please read the terms of reference in the "Overview of Core Team Positions", under the links to the right. Please complete the following steps in order to apply:

1. Register in the OSCE/ODIHR's election experts database. If you have already registered, please move on to the next steps.

2. Send an email to [email protected], indicating the position for which you are applying. Please note that you may apply for a maximum of two positions.

3. Attach a motivation letter and a completed application form or recent Curriculum Vitae.

The deadline for applications is 10.00 CET, 4 September 2015. Applications received after this date, as well as applications of those individuals who have not registered in the OSCE/ODIHR election expert database and who did not attach all required documents, will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The OSCE is an equal opportunity organization and encourages applications from women candidates.

Remuneration will depend on qualifications and experience, and will be in accordance with established OSCE rates. Coverage of travel expenses and a standard per diem will be provided by the OSCE/ODIHR, in accordance with OSCE travel policies.

Long-term and short-term observers

OSCE participating States will also be requested to second 30 long-term and 350 short-term observers. Should you wish to become a long-term or a short-term observer, please contact your respective OSCE delegation in Vienna or your Ministry of Foreign Affairs.