Exploratory Mission (ExM) in view of a potential EU Election Observation Mission
Title: “Exploratory Mission (ExM) in view of a potential EU Election Observation Mission for
Presidential and Parliamentary Elections (28 September 2011) in Zambia”
POSITION:
EXPERT 1 - Election/Legal Expertise
EXPERT 2 - Logistics expertise
EXPERT 3 - Security expertise
PLACE: Zambia
DURATION:
30 working days.
STARTING DATE: 10th May 2011 (foreseen)
LANGUAGE: Excellent command of English
DEADLINE: 18th April 2011 (earlier submissions are preferred)
CONTACT: e.pisani@arsprogetti.com
DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The purpose of the ExM is to collect factual information to assess whether an EU Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) for the upcoming Presidential and Parliamentary elections in Zambia, scheduled to take place in September 2011, would be useful, advisable and feasible, in line with the criteria outlined in the Commission Communication on Electoral Assistance and Observation COM(2000)1911. Moreover the objective of the ExM is to produce specific documents containing clear information and recommendations for the deployment of a possible EUEOM.
REQUIRED OUTPUTS
The outputs of the mission to be delivered by the experts are the following:
1-. A summary of the main findings of the mission for the briefing of Heads of Missions in country
2-. ExM Executive Summary
3-. ExM Final Report comprising:
ü Report on Legal/Election part
ü Report on Logistics part
ü Report on Security part
ü Indicative Terms of reference for the Core team of the EU EOM
ü Indicative specifications and Terms of reference for the Service Provider
ü Expected costs and indicative budget of the EUEOM
ü Any other documents related to the ExM, such as maps, reports, quotations, business cards, contact details, etc.
EXPERT PROFILES
Expert 1- Election/Legal Expertise
Qualifications and Skills
- Advanced University degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations or any other discipline relevant to the assignment, OR equivalent professional experience of at least 11 years in the area related to Lot 12.
General Professional Experience
- At least 10 years of experience in the area related to Lot 12.
Specific Professional Experience
The Expert (Senior) will have extensive experience in election administration and/or election observation and assistance (minimum 10 years).
S/he must have comparative experience in election systems, legislation and administration, including voter/candidate registration. S/he must be familiar with election-related legislation and international standards in the election field. S/he must have experience in designing and drafting election-related projects. S/he must be familiar with planning and implementing election observation missions and election-related technical assistance projects. S/he must have previously been directly involved in the organisation of election observation by the EU or other organisations. Particular knowledge of the situation in the country and/or the region is an asset.
Language skills
S/he must be fluent in English (written and spoken).
Expert 2 – Logistics expertise
Qualifications and Skills
- Economic Science, Management, Business Administration or any other discipline relevant to the assignment and at least 10 years of experience in the area related to Lot 12 OR equivalent professional experience of at least 11 years in the area related to Lot 12;
General Professional Experience
- At least 10 years of experience in the area related to Lot 12.
Specific Professional Experience
The Expert (Senior) will have a minimum of 10 years experience in the field of logistics and at least 3 years in election assistance/observation. S/he must have participated, at co-ordination level, to the planning and implementation of election observation missions with the EU. S/he must be able to assess logistics needs and costs and draft a tentative budget for an EU EOM. S/he must have experience in designing and drafting a budget and Terms of Reference for the security and logistic component of (electoral observation) missions and related projects.
Demonstrated managerial skills would be beneficial as well as good interpersonal skills to work in a multicultural environment. Work experience in the country and/or the region is an asset.
Language skills
S/he must be fluent in English (written and spoken).
Expert 3 – Security expertise
Qualifications and Skills
- Management, Business Administration, or any other discipline relevant to the assignment and at least 10 years of experience in the field of security (including related relevant experience of minimum 5 years in international missions) OR equivalent professional experience of at least 11 years in the field of security (including related relevant experience of minimum 5 years in international missions);
General Professional Experience
- At least 10 years experience in the field of security
Specific Professional Experience
The Expert (Senior) will have a minimum of 10 years experience in the field of security including related relevant experience of minimum 3 years in international missions. S/he should have participated, at co-ordination level, to the planning and implementation of election observation mission or other monitoring/peace support missions with the EU or other organisations or have equivalent experience in security matters. S/he must be able to assess security needs and costs and assist in drafting a tentative budget for an EU EOM. S/he must have experience in designing and drafting a budget and Terms of Reference for the Security component of (electoral observation) missions and related projects. Demonstrated managerial skills would be beneficial as well as good interpersonal skills to work in a multicultural environment. Work experience in the country and/or region in particular is an asset.
Language skills
S/he must be fluent in English (written and spoken).
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