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Election Witness (Observer)

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International Election Witnessing (Observation) Mission in Egypt

Long-Term Witness (Observer) Recruitment Notice

Pending political developments and donor funding, The Carter Center is considering the deployment of international witnesses to assess forthcoming elections in Egypt, and is recruiting highly-qualified individuals to serve as long-term witnesses (LTWs) for elections in Egypt.

Deployment for selected candidates could begin as soon as mid January 2012 and may last through July 2012. These dates are subject to change. Candidates who can commit to the full deployment period will receive first consideration.

To read more about the work of The Carter Center in Egypt, please visit: http://cartercenter.org/news/publications/election_reports.html#egypt

Details of position:

LTW teams serve as the backbone of the Center’s election missions and are expected to monitor, assess and report on key electoral developments, including but not limited to: the electoral and political environment, security, human rights, civic and voter education, the media environment, voter registration, campaigning, polling, counting, and tabulation processes. This information will be used to generate public and private statements regarding preparations for the elections in order to provide an impartial assessment of the processes and detailed recommendations for ways to improve its inclusiveness, credibility, and transparency.

LTWs will work in pairs and travel regularly within their area of responsibility. Conditions vary, but candidates should be prepared to travel to remote, rural locations and must be able to work in difficult environments with minimal amenities. LTW safety is a serious priority for The Carter Center and candidates must be willing to carefully follow all communication and safety/security protocols.

Primary responsibilities:

  • Monitor and assess the electoral and political environment on the ground in the period leading up to, including, and following the elections.
  • Prepare weekly written reports for the Center’s field offices, as well as additional analysis requested by senior staff.
  • Provide planning and logistical support for the planned deployment of Carter Center Medium-Term Witness and Short-Term Witness teams, when applicable.

Financial compensation:

LTW positions are considered voluntary. Selected candidates will receive per diem to cover meals and incidental expenses, as well as a small weekly stipend as remuneration. All LTW housing and travel costs are undertaken by The Carter Center. The Center will provide for all communication, services, support, and equipment necessary to complete the tasks that the job requires.


Qualifications

Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will possess some or all of the following qualifications:

  • Experience in election observation or administration and/or democratic governance;
  • Knowledge of Arabic is highly preferred;
  • Knowledge of Egyptian politics and culture, regional expertise;
  • Expertise in some or all of the following areas: elections, human rights, conflict resolution and peace-building, political analysis;
  • Experience with countries transitioning to sustainable peace and democracy;
  • Cross-cultural understanding;
  • Ability to live in difficult conditions, perform well under stress, work within a team, and maintain professionalism at all times.


Contact Details

Contact:
Paul Linnell
Email:
tccobservers@gmail.com

Application Instructions

Please send a brief cover letter, CV and a list of references (preferably with email contact information) to:

Mr. Paul Linnell

Assistant Project Coordinator

The Carter Center

453 Freedom Parkway

Atlanta, Georgia 30307

E-mail: TCCobservers@gmail.com

Deadline for submissions: January 4, 2012

Note: Due to the large volume of applicants, only those candidates selected for an interview or additional consideration will be notified by the Center.

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