Qualifications and Skills:

• Possesses a university degree in sociology or political science or adequate training and relevant work experience, which may be accepted in lieu of a university degree
  

General Functions 

Under the direct supervision of the Observer Coordinator, the incumbent will assist with the following tasks:

• Assist the Observer Coordinator in the preparation of the observer deployment plan
  
• Assist the coordinator in the preparation of observer briefings and debriefings. Ensure the signature of presence lists at the briefings/debriefings
  
• Assists in the preparation of the Long Term Observers (LTO) and Short Term Observers (STO) briefing packs and reference documents
  
• Assist in the co-ordination of the Long Term Observers (LTOs) reports on political issues at a regional level
  
• Ensure a daily communication with the deployed observers and the follow-up of their daily reports
  
• Ensure the regular transmission of information and requests to the observer teams deployed in the country
  
• Ensure, in conjunction with the Logistics Expert and Security Expert assistants the follow up of observer movements and identification of accommodations
  
• Inform all observers of meeting and events agendas
  
• Assist in the preparation of a weekly report for the Chief Observer on the activities of the observers
  
• Assist in the preparation of documents for LTO/STO briefings/debriefings
  
• Liaise between the Core Team and the LTOs
  
• Assist to provide the appropriate statistical information for the debriefing of LTOs and all information required by the Chief Observer for the Final Report
  
• Any other tasks as may be required
  

NOTE:

• All positions are open to men and women with no discrimination
  
• For all positions, a good linguistic competence (spoken and written) in both English and Nepali is mandatory
  
• All candidates must have sufficient computer skills to operate with electronic mail, word processing, public presentation and spreadsheet software
  
• Flexibility required. Work is expected on occasions both in the evenings and weekends or even public holidays
  
• Place of work is Kathmandu