Background:
In order to improve the integrity of elections, by improving knowledge and skills of election administration at lower levels, Municipal Election Commissions and Polling Station Committees, the Mission will support reform of curriculum for MECs, to make it more practical and customized. The Mission will also provide support to CEC BiH, as the main body responsible for administration of the elections, in organizing and conducting comprehensive and continuous training and certification of MECs, both during election and non-election years and in-person and online. For that purpose, the Mission will recruit two consultants for preparation of training materials and delivery of training to members of 143 MECs and to the instructors responsible for conducting training of the candidates for PSCs Presidents and Deputy Presidents. The consultants will perform respective tasks by working in selected locations of trainings (Bihac, Banja Luka, Tuzla, Bijeljina, Mostar, Sarajevo), or any other location in BiH, as per CEC’s request.
Objective of Assignment:
The Mission will support the development of training materials and training delivery on all practical aspects of MECs’ and PSCs’ work, including organization of the election day and application of the current by-laws reflecting the amended Election Law.
Duration of Assignment:
This is a consultancy assignment with an expected duration of approximate 35 working days.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Mission, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:
To develop the training materials and delivery of training to MECs on organization of the election day from the MECs perspective, selection and training of the PSCs’ and application of CEC’s by-laws; To develop the training materials and delivery of training of the candidates for Presidents of the PSCs on practical aspects of organization and performance of the PSCs, with testing and certification; To present training material developed and deliver training for MECs at selected locations across BiH, as per CEC’s request; To present training material developed and deliver training for instructors responsible for training of candidates for Presidents and Deputy Presidents of the PSCs at selected locations across BiH, as per CEC’s request; To evaluate the knowledge of training participants.
Deliverables:
For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, please see please see: https://www.osce.org/mission-to-bosnia-and-herzegovina.
Necessary Qualifications:
First-level university degree in political sciences, international relations, public policy, law, or other related fields; A minimum of six (6) years of professional experience in the field of capacity building of election administration, including MECs, PSCs; Comprehensive experience in drafting of the by-laws from the CEC’s competences; Comprehensive experience in drafting and designing of election protocols; Experience of working on similar projects dealing with election process; Comprehensive experience and understanding of roles and responsibilities of MECs and PSCs; Understanding the context of the BiH environment and the election systems in BiH; Excellent communication, organisational and writing skills; Professional fluency in local languages with excellent oral and written communication skills; Basic knowledge of English language.
Remuneration Package:
Remuneration will be based on the selected consultant's/expert's qualifications, experience, the tasks and deliverables for this position and in accordance with the OSCE established rates.
This position is open to citizens and permanent residence of BiH only.
If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/.
The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.
Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment 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 to become a part of the Organization.
Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, please see https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.
Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process. Additional Information
Issued by: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina Requisition ID: BAH000195 Contract Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA) / Consultant Grade: No grade Job Level: Professional Job Type: Consultant Number of posts: 2 Location: BAH - OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo Issue Date: Jun 11, 2025 Closing Date: Jun 24, 2025 Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent) Target Start Date: ASAP