International Election Observer
JOB DETAIL
NORCAP’s mission is to improve aid to protect and empower people affected by crises and climate change. With expertise in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, we collaborate with local, national and international partners on finding solutions that meet the needs of people at risk.
We do this by:
- Supporting humanitarian, development and peacebuilding initiatives that protect and empower people
- Improving impact at the global and local level through joint projects with partners and stakeholders
- Providing expertise and developing capacity that enable partners to meet the needs of people in fragile situations and crises
- Strengthening the global system that we are part of through support for leadership, coordination and policy development
- Building bridges between the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors
Are you a Norwegian citizen with an interest in elections and democracy and want to work internationally? NORCAP is recruiting 25 new election observers to join our election observation pool. We are looking for candidates with a solid understanding of and passion for democratic processes, international affairs, and human rights.
Each year, 60-80 NORCAP election observers take part in election observation missions conducted by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and the European Union (EU).
As an election observer with NORCAP, you will:
- Play an important role in promoting democracy and human rights worldwide
- Get international experience
- Be part of an engaged and competent group of election observers and get the opportunity to take part in training and seminars on elections and democracy.
As an election observer, you must:
- Demonstrate the ability to act objectively and independently.
- Be analytical, accurate, systematic and able to follow instructions.
- Possess strong intercultural understanding and excellent collaboration skills.
- Be able and willing to work under demanding conditions. Our assignments also include hardship and high-risk areas.
Role and responsibilities:
- You will take on the following responsibilities:
- Collect information and analyse an election process against international standards and national legislation. This includes preparing reports on election day procedures, the election administration, electoral campaigns, and the participation of underrepresented groups.
- Establish and maintain contact with regional election authorities, political parties and candidates, media, and civil society.
- Plan and carry out logistical preparations.
Read more about what the job is like.
Formal Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum three years of professional experience in areas such as analysis, reporting or project management. Relevant voluntary work may be considered.
- Higher education at bachelor level in fields such as social science, history, law, journalism or related disciplines. Relevant experience may compensate for formal education.
- Fluency in Norwegian and English. At least ten of the new observers should also be proficient in either French (C1), Spanish (B2) or Portuguese (B2).
- Interest in and understanding of democratic processes, human rights, and elections.
- Experience with elections and/or international experience is an advantage.
- Be a Norwegian citizen and hold a valid Norwegian passport.
What does it mean to be part of the NORCAP pool of election observers?
- You will become part of a dedicated group of 150 Norwegian election observers.
- The duration of assignments varies from 8-10 days for short-term assignments and 6-8 weeks for long-term assignments. Preference will be given for candidates available for the longer assignments.
- You are expected to be available for at least one assignment a year with 3-4 weeks’ notice.
- Please note that being an election observer is not a full-time job, and your current employer should be informed and willing to grant you leave.
Election Observers are part of NORCAP’s pool of experts:
The main competencies of a NORCAP Expert are:
- Building working relationships
- Planning and organising
- Adaptability
- Resilience
Terms and Conditions
- We provide the following benefits:
- NORCAP offers salary when on mission. The pay scale ranges from 53 792 – 65 574 NOK per month.
- NORCAP offers a disruption allowance and other relevant allowances according to the duty station.
- NORCAP covers insurance, accommodation, and travel costs during assignments.
Our Commitment to Diversity:
NORCAP values diversity, equity and inclusion. We want our election observers to reflect the diversity of the Norwegian society, and therefore encourage all qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, or disability, to apply.
We especially encourage persons with disabilities to apply to become election observers.
We believe your life experiences offer important perspectives on key issues such as voter participation and accessibility, and that your voice and insights are crucial in enhancing the quality of our analysis and reports. We are therefore dedicated to making reasonable accommodations in order to ensure an inclusive and supportive work environment; so that you feel seen, heard, and able to contribute in a meaningful way.
For this recruitment, NORCAP is cooperating with Inclue, a recruitment consultancy, owned by the Norwegian Association of the Disabled.
How to apply:
- CV and motivation letter must be submitted in English.
- Please submit a short motivation letter (maximum 400 words) stating why you want to become an election observer and why you are a good fit for the position. Please highlight specific examples that demonstrate the skills required to be an election observer
- When submitting your application, kindly register your full employment history and education. Please include your full name as written in your passport. Uploaded CVs alone will not be reviewed.
- Short listed candidates will be invited for a pre-recorded video interview and a final competency-based interview on Teams.
- NORCAP reserves the right to conduct a background check on shortlisted candidates.
- We aim to inform all candidates of the results by the end of June.
- Successful candidates will undergo a mandatory one-day training in election observation methodology.
If you have any questions or need accommodations during the application process, feel free to contact us at: [email protected]
Apply before 12 March 2025, 23.59 PM.
We look forward to receiving your application!
