Senior Media Analyst Assistant

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is the leading agency in Europe in the field of election observation. The Office co-ordinates and organizes the deployment of numerous observation missions, with thousands of observers, every year to assess the compliance of elections in OSCE participating States with OSCE commitments and other international obligations and standards for democratic elections, and with national legislation. ODIHR's unique methodology provides in-depth insights into all elements of an electoral process, allowing the Office to offer concrete recommendations to further improve electoral processes. Further details about ODIHR can be found at www.osce.org/odihr. Following an official invitation to observe the upcoming local elections in Ukraine scheduled for 25 October 2020, ODIHR is preparing to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) for these elections. In this respect, ODIHR is looking to recruit local support staff for the below mentioned positions on full-time basis:

Start date of employment for programmatic positions: 22 September 2020 (approx.)

Approximate duration of employment: 6-11 weeks depending on the post, with exception of Assistants to Senior National Minority Analyst, Senior Parliamentary Liaison Assistant, Statistical Analysts Assistant and Junior Operation Expert Assistants who are employed for less than 3 weeks.

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Remuneration is commensurate with the qualifications of the incumbent and requirements of the post, and is similar to those offered under the United Nations Common System for general services employees (in accordance with established OSCE rates). Social security will include participation in the OSCE life and accident disability insurance scheme.

Application procedure: Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of Ukraine. To ensure an equal and transparent treatment during the recruitment/appointment process, those interested in applying should send the most recent curriculum vitae in English to: Отправить резюме indicating the position for which you are applying (e.g. ELE/UKR Senior Election Analyst Assistant). Each candidate may apply for up to three positions in separate e-mails. Please do not attach photographs, motivation letters and certificates. Additional relevant information should be submitted only upon request. CV should be sent in Word or PDF format and named by applicant's name. Driver's CV should include vehicle brand, type and year of production. By submitting the curriculum vitae the applicants confirm correctness of information. Applications received after the deadline or with no indication of the position for which the candidate is applying, will not be taken into consideration.

Application deadline for programmatic positions: 19 September 2020 24:00 CET

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration. Only shortlisted applicants 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.

Note: No application fees are required by ODIHR for its recruitment process at any stage (application processing, interview meeting, training or any other fees).

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Monitors and analyses programmes and articles related to electronic and print media on the national and

regional levels based on the training provided by the Media Analyst;

• Assesses and produces findings on time and space allocated to all election contestants as well as the

time/space allocation given to all the relevant political entities and relevant election-related topics;

• Enters data related to electronic and print media monitoring as instructed by the Media Analyst;
• Provides the Media Analyst with daily briefing on the conduct of the media in the election campaign;
• Provides information to the Media Analyst so that he/she acquires knowledge of the media laws and

regulations and the overall situation of mass media in the country;

• Establishes and maintains contact with the main electronic and print media in the country;
• Prepares briefing materials on media issues as requested by the Media Analyst;
• In coordination with the Media Analyst, prepares relevant information on the media-election situation,

and any press reporting on the mission;

• Prepares daily press digest on election and political issues as requested by the Media Analyst;
• Assists the Media Analyst in organizing and conducting press conferences held by the mission as

requested by the Media Analyst;

• Arranges high level meetings for the Media Analyst with public officials, journalists and media

representatives and provides interpretation;

• Translates newspaper articles and broadcast news items and programmes as requested;
• Coordinates the work of the media monitors as instructed (if applicable); and
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Completed secondary education. A degree in journalism, political communication, political science,

social science, or related field is an asset;

• Six years of relevant working experience. Experience in national election administration, international

organizations or non-governmental organizations in the country is an asset;

• Proven analytical and research skills, preferably in media monitoring;
• Tact, discretion and diplomacy;
• Ability to work long hours and under pressure;
• Good computer skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and in local language(s) are essential.

Translation/interpretation experience is an asset;

• Ability and willingness to work as a member of a team; and
• Demonstrated ability to work with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different

gender and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.

Deliverables:

• Media monitoring reports and data entry;
• Translations and interpretations;
• News summaries, daily press digests, press reports and media briefings;
• Minutes of meetings; and
• Research.