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.
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.
VNE-4 PoliticalAnalyst Assistant (1 Position)
Under the overall supervision of the Political Analyst of the EU EOM, the PoliticalAnalyst Assistant will provide technical and administrative assistance in the analysis of the political situation taking into consideration the country’s history, the most recent political development, the existing legal framework, other legal documents relevant to the election process. Arrange meetings with high ranking officials, with political parties, candidates, civil society and any other party as requested by the Political Analyst; Interpret and take minutes of meetings. Desirable Qualifications include: Degree in Law, Political Scienceor related field. Relevant professional experience of at least 3 years (preferably with International Organizations or NGOs in the related field). Excellent English communications skills are essential. Fluency in any other local language would be an asset.
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.