Job Description

Posted on June 25, 2021

Vacancy Notice
For Short-term (2-3 months) Positions
Open to External Candidates
IOM, acting as implementing partner for the European Commission, is seeking to recruit a number of local staff for support functions assigned to the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) inZambia. Allpositions are short term assignments (2 to 3 months) based in Lusaka(or in the regions of Zambia) and offer successful applicants the opportunity to gain valuable experience of working for an International Organization.
All candidates, should be non-partisan and willing and flexible to work in an environment with an intensive workload, have excellent command of English, good analytical and drafting skills and be familiar with MS Windows, Excel and Outlook. Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours and be able to perform under tight deadlines. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
VNE – 15 Security Expert Assistant (1 Position)
Under the overall supervision of the Security Expert, Security Expert Assistant will support the Security Expert in his responsibility to establish appropriate safety and security arrangements for the mission and its mission members, and in providing instructions and guidance on the safety of EU observers. The assistant will support in establishing and maintaining working relations with relevant security personnel operating in the host country, such as security officers at the EU Delegation and Member States representations in the host country and the region, United Nations Security Officers, in particular UNDSS, and other diplomatic missions. Under the guidance of the Security Expert, the Security Expert Assistant will assist in analysing the risk, security procedures and evacuations overall context in Zambia with particular emphasis on the electoral process.
Applications should be submitted by email to recruitment@eueomzambia2021.eu as soon as possible and latest by 26 June 2021, clearly stating the position VNE number.
Each application should include a CV and short application letter in English only, plus full contact details. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Immediate availability to start working is required.